Hong Kong’s exports rose 15.4% in 2025 to ‘historical high’

    Hong Kong’s exports rose 15.4% in 2025 to ‘historical high’

    Hong Kong’s exports in 2025 rose by 15.4 per cent year on year to a “historical high”, with authorities expecting sustained global economic growth, improved ties with new markets and strong demand for artificial intelligence-enabled products to continue supporting the city’s trade. According to the Census and Statistics Department, the total value of Hong Kong’s…

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    43 months’ jail for vocal instructor who molested 7 male students

      43 months’ jail for vocal instructor who molested 7 male students

      A Hong Kong court has sentenced a vocal instructor to 43 months in prison after convicting him of molesting seven male students over a five-year period, with the judge condemning him for a serious breach of trust. Deputy District Judge Bernard Chung Wai-keung on Monday sentenced Drawson Lam Chun-yat for nine counts of indecent assault…

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      Fans snap up merchandise ahead of the girl group’s shows in Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo

        Hong Kong hitting high notes as fans roll in for Blackpink concerts

        Hong Kong could gain about HK$200 million (US$25.6 million) in economic value from K-pop powerhouse Blackpink’s coming concerts at Kai Tak Stadium, with fans of the girl group pouring into the city ahead of the three much-awaited shows. Excited fans splurged on band merchandise on Thursday ahead of the first concert at the weekend, while…

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        US Secures Historic Chip Deal Amid Tech War With China

          US Secures Historic Chip Deal Amid Tech War With China

          The United States has clinched a sweeping agreement with Taiwan that would reduce tariffs on the “Silicon Island” in exchange for up to a quarter‑trillion dollars in investments, a move that carries significant security implications for Taipei amid mounting pressure from China. The deal follows similar arrangements Washington struck last year with Japan, European countries…

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          China’s Propaganda Playbook for Targeting Rivals

          TAIPEI—When Beijing wants to intimidate its rivals, it has an extensive—and often menacing—playbook to draw from. Representational illustration. This menu for browbeating countries that cross it has been on display in the weeks since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi riled Beijing by saying that Japan could get drawn into conflict if China tried to seize…

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          Hong Kong Cantopop singer Raymond Lam cancels 2 concerts in Japan

            Hong Kong Cantopop singer Raymond Lam cancels 2 concerts in Japan

            Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actor Raymond Lam Fung has cancelled two coming concerts in Japan, adding to a growing list of high-profile entertainment disruptions amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. Japanese promoter Promax Inc said on Wednesday that Lam’s “Go With The Flow in Japan” tour – originally scheduled for January 31…

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