Economy
Hong Kong’s IPO haul more than doubles to HK$388b in first 9 months: Paul Chan
Oct 4, 2026

Hong Kong’s IPO haul more than doubles to HK$388b in first 9 months: Paul Chan

Funds raised through initial public offerings in Hong Kong more than doubled year on year to over HK$388 billion (US$49.4 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, already surpassing the total amount...

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HK deepens ties with Mideast, Global South: FS
Oct 4, 2026

HK deepens ties with Mideast, Global South: FS

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said Hong Kong’s cooperation with the Middle East and the Global South was deepening and becoming more substantive. Chan made the remarks after his visit to...

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'HKIC drives market capital into promising firms'
Oct 4, 2026

'HKIC drives market capital into promising firms'

Chief Executive of Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), Clara Chan, on Sunday said the company had evolved from acting as a pure investor into a corporation playing diverse roles. Speaking on a...

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Rita Fan pays tribute to late former CE Tung Chee-hwa
Oct 4, 2026

Rita Fan pays tribute to late former CE Tung Chee-hwa

The first president of the Legislative Council following the establishment of the HKSAR, Rita Fan, on Sunday praised the late former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, saying he worked for the good of Hon...

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Pilot scheme for foreign elderly carers begins in 2027
Oct 4, 2026

Pilot scheme for foreign elderly carers begins in 2027

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun on Sunday said a pilot scheme to import foreign domestic carers with advanced training and experience in elderly care is expected to launch in the second hal...

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Statue of storied Sacramento stallion swiped
Oct 4, 2026

Statue of storied Sacramento stallion swiped

Sacramento-trained Ben Ali won the Derby in 1886 and was commemorated with a statue in 2008. The bronze was reported stolen on Wednesday....

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New Mong Kok bookshop opens amid harsh winter for indie outlets in Hong Kong
Oct 4, 2026

New Mong Kok bookshop opens amid harsh winter for indie outlets in Hong Kong

Small independent bookstores tucked away in walk-up tenement buildings above neon-lit streets have long made Mong Kok a sanctuary for Hong Kong book lovers, until recently when one after another was f...

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New AI laws should target data governance, safety to build public confidence: experts
Oct 4, 2026

New AI laws should target data governance, safety to build public confidence: experts

Hong Kong should enact laws on data governance and underlying safety standards to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), experts have said, as the government pledged to tackle dis...

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Authorities seize $39 million from sale of building linked to scam probe
Oct 4, 2026

Authorities seize $39 million from sale of building linked to scam probe

Building linked to Cambodia’s Prince Group has been taken over by a local automotive firm in a private deal...

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Cornell President Calls Alleged Gang Rape 'Deeply Disturbing,' Pledges Greater Transparency
Oct 4, 2026

Cornell President Calls Alleged Gang Rape 'Deeply Disturbing,' Pledges Greater Transparency

Cornell University’s president has called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 “deeply disturbing.”....

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