The decision by English snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan to become a Hong Kong resident has been hailed by personal finance experts as a timely move that may spare him from looming tax status reform in the United Kingdom. But one expert said the seven-time champion would have to give up his UK citizenship to escape…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning, cautioning that Gaza may face “ethnic cleansing” at the hands of Israel if global intervention does not occur soon. Meanwhile, Israel has called for UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s resignation following her claims of an Israeli “genocidal campaign”. In India, air quality in Delhi has dipped…
Meetings between Beijing’s top official in charge of Hong Kong affairs and two major British companies reflect the nation’s commitment to reinforcing the city’s status as an international finance centre and also serve as a warning to the US, business and political experts have said. They voiced their opinion on the significance of the meetings…
Kamala Harris has pledged that she would hold Donald Trump accountable for his alleged offences when she wins the US elections in ten days. In China, Lieutenant General Fang Yongxiang is reportedly the new military secretary. He was seen accompanying President Xi on a recent PLA inspection. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has expressed hope that Israel’s…
Hong Kong parents who send their children to private independent schools in Britain may not be facing as much of a tuition fee increase as feared under a looming 20 per cent value-added tax (VAT) hike, according to educators and a consultant. The UK government is expected to announce its final decision on Wednesday on…
A case of alleged spying involving Hong Kong’s trade promotion office in London has returned to court, with the defence asking for more information to process thousands of messages, encrypted audio files and untranslated materials presented as evidence. But the judge at the Central Criminal Court, commonly known as the Old Bailey, denied the request…
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy meets his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. ReutersBritain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy meets his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. Reuters UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for ‘mutually beneficial co-operation’ on Beijing visit Source link
Thousands of civilians are trapped in Gaza’s Jabalia Camp as Israeli forces intensify their assault, targeting Hamas, while Médecins Sans Frontières reports that people trying to flee are being shot. In India, the shooters behind the killing of politician Baba Siddique have claimed affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, with two suspects arrested. Kamala Harris,…
Tickets for Coldplay’s coming shows in Hong Kong have appeared on reselling platforms such as Facebook and Carousell for up to three times their original price, as the first batch of tickets were officially released. The British rock band started ticket sales on Monday at 10am for certain fans who had previously signed up on…
A former Hong Kong chief executive has dismissed concerns over the local container port losing out to rivals, while emphasising the need to develop related legal and insurance services to strengthen the city’s status as an international shipping centre. Leung Chun-ying, now a vice-chairman of the country’s top political advisory body, also said on Sunday…