The number of suspected scams involving unusually high and belated compensation claims for minor or non-existent traffic accidents in Hong Kong has doubled to more than 70 in less than a week, according to the security minister. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung told a radio programme on Sunday that the increase was recorded after…
Hong Kong’s treasury minister has said authorities will shelve a proposed levy on private cars crossing the border into mainland China, citing feedback from lawmakers and members of the public. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu told the Legislative Council on Friday that the government had decided not to go ahead…
Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year parade next month is expected to attract 100,000 people, with global toy sensation Labubu and the city’s storied wishing tree being featured on floats in the procession. The Hong Kong Tourism Board, which organises the event, said that eight “distinctive” floats would be displayed at the Kai Tak Sports Park…
Item 1 of 2 A Chinese national flag flutters in the wind with the Cheung Kong Center building and CK Hutchison logo in the background in Hong Kong, China, April 1, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu [1/2]A Chinese national flag flutters in the wind with the Cheung Kong Center building and CK Hutchison logo in the background in…
10 witnesses to be called for criminal damage charge against Chinese ship captain Eight other witnesses to testify for additional two charges Case adjourned until February 11, when plea is expected HONG KONG, Jan 20 (Reuters) – A lawyer for a Chinese captain of a Hong Kong-registered ship alleged to have damaged undersea cables in…
A female cyclist died after being struck by a van in Hong Kong’s North district on Sunday. The driver of the vehicle was later arrested. Police said they received a report about the collision at the junction of Ma Sik Road and Tin Ping Road, at 8.41am. The van was travelling towards Sheung Shui and…
Company positions itself as a ‘chip department store’ Net profit shot up nearly 7 times in 2024, revenue jumped 28% Chip and AI firms tapping HK market as Beijing seeks self-sufficiency HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Shares of GigaDevice Semiconductor soared 40% in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday, with investors latching on…
Lai was found guilty under national security law in December Tycoon, now 78, faces potential life sentence Family says his health has deteriorated after more than 1,800 days in prison Court will also hear mitigation for eight other defendants who pleaded guilty HONG KONG, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s High Court will on Monday…
Zhipu and MiniMax are first Chinese ‘AI tigers’ to list MiniMax surges 78%, potential for its consumer apps in focus Zhipu jumps further on its second day of trade SINGAPORE/HONG KONG/BEIJING, Jan 9 (Reuters) – MiniMax Group (0100.HK), opens new tab, the second so-called Chinese “AI tiger” to go public, rocketed 78% higher on its…
Item 1 of 3 A view of a logo at the PUMA flagship store in New York City, U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo [1/3]A view of a logo at the PUMA flagship store in New York City, U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Anta has offered…