Economy
Rock Icon Phil Collins Spells Out Exactly What He Dislikes About Trump
Oct 6, 2026

Rock Icon Phil Collins Spells Out Exactly What He Dislikes About Trump

The former Genesis frontman described the current era as a “very scary time.”...

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Hong Kong remains world’s freest economy as Switzerland overtakes Singapore
Oct 6, 2026

Hong Kong remains world’s freest economy as Switzerland overtakes Singapore

Hong Kong has retained its status as the world’s freest economy in the latest annual ranking by a top Canadian think tank, although its score has declined in recent years. Switzerland overtook Singapo...

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WKCDA deficit widens to HK$998 million
Oct 6, 2026

WKCDA deficit widens to HK$998 million

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) on Tuesday said its deficit widened to HK$998 million for the 2025/26 financial year, mainly due to preparatory work for the WestK Performing Arts ...

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Top world unis head to HK for summit on NM
Oct 6, 2026

Top world unis head to HK for summit on NM

The Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit will be staged at the Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 27 and 28, its organiser announced on Tuesday. The host — Hong Kong Association...

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RTHK to beef up public service, expand new media reach
Oct 6, 2026

RTHK to beef up public service, expand new media reach

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau told lawmakers on Tuesday that RTHK would strengthen its role as a government department and public broadcaster, enhancing the disseminatio...

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China’s Transsion, Africa’s top phone maker, targets US$500 million Hong Kong listing
Oct 6, 2026

China’s Transsion, Africa’s top phone maker, targets US$500 million Hong Kong listing

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings has begun to take investor orders for its Hong Kong listing, with the maker of Africa’s bestselling phones offering 86.6 million shares at a maximum price of HK$38.8 per sh...

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West Kowloon arts hub deficit widens to HK$998 million as operating costs rise
Oct 6, 2026

West Kowloon arts hub deficit widens to HK$998 million as operating costs rise

The authority managing Hong Kong’s arts hub in West Kowloon recorded a wider deficit in the 2025-26 financial year but expects to generate more income next year by putting a residential development pr...

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Parliament approves increases to salaries of President, Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Speakers
Oct 6, 2026

Parliament approves increases to salaries of President, Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Speakers

The Government had earlier accepted recommendations by an independent committee tasked to review Singapore’s political salary framework...

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