Economy
South Korean president orders probe into wave of data breaches at banks, public agencies
Oct 4, 2026

South Korean president orders probe into wave of data breaches at banks, public agencies

Regulators believe the attacks may have broadly scanned multiple financial companies for vulnerabilities...

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Ageing in Asia: Huge potential for the consumer economy
Oct 4, 2026

Ageing in Asia: Huge potential for the consumer economy

Healthcare, travel and tourism are the top 2 spending sectors for those aged 60 and above by 2030...

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Lee hails HK's record showing at Asian Games
Oct 4, 2026

Lee hails HK's record showing at Asian Games

The Nagoya Asian Games is drawing to a close on Sunday, with Hong Kong, China wrapping up its campaign ninth on the medals table with 11 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze medals – marking the delegation's...

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Flight to Okinawa diverts back to Hong Kong after suspected landing gear fault
Oct 4, 2026

Flight to Okinawa diverts back to Hong Kong after suspected landing gear fault

A flight bound for Okinawa returned to Hong Kong airport on Sunday morning after its landing gear was suspected to have failed to fully retract after take-off. Hong Kong Airlines said the crew of flig...

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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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