The first passenger flight to return to Hong Kong from the Middle East on Wednesday night amid the escalating conflict in the region was made possible by safe corridors in United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace, an aviation expert has said, outlining the challenges of flying over conflict zones. Captain Steven Dominique Cheung, chairman of the…
Some Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East amid a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran have called for greater help from the Chinese embassy and Hong Kong government, as others considered travelling by road to another city to fly back home. As of Monday, at least 432 residents were stranded in the region, according to immigration…
Adverse impacts from the US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded on Monday, disrupting supply chains, driving up oil prices and leaving many Middle East business leaders at a major trade fair in Hong Kong in an awkward position. As the strikes entered a third day, oil prices surged 13 per cent – the biggest rise in…
new video loaded: U.S. and Iranian Officials Meet in Oman for Talks transcript Back transcript U.S. and Iranian Officials Meet in Oman for Talks Iran’s foreign minister said that talks in Oman with U.S. officials aimed at preventing another conflict in the region were off to a “good start.” Reporter: “Sir, on Iran. The supreme…
Hong Kong’s finance chief has promoted the city’s regulatory regime for digital assets as “responsible and sustainable” at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos. Delivering opening remarks at a closed-door workshop on Tuesday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said finance and technology were “mutually reinforcing”, but a balanced approach was needed to support their…
Hong Kong has signed a comprehensive avoidance of double taxation agreement (CDTA) with Norway, marking its fourth such pact this year as the city steps up efforts to strengthen its appeal as an international business and investment hub. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu signed the agreement with the Government of…
Home » Canada Travel News » Oman Joins Turkey, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Philippines, Indonesia And More As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Increased Security Concerns Published on October 15, 2025 As security concerns grow around the world, Oman, alongside countries like Turkey, the UK, China, Mexico, the Philippines, and Indonesia, has started receiving…
Hong Kong private-equity manager, Templewater, sees significant opportunities in connecting Asia’s fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) and energy-storage industries with Middle Eastern markets seeking clean-energy solutions as the region shifts away from oil reliance. Templewater, which this month held a signing ceremony in Hong Kong with Omani sovereign wealth fund Future Fund Oman for the launch…
With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this new series, SCMP Fact-Check, the Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. “Air India flight AI-315 from Hong Kong sparked panic after a fire broke out in…
With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this new series, SCMP Fact-Check, the Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. “Air India flight AI-315 from Hong Kong sparked panic after a fire broke out in…