Economy
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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Singapore firms’ payment delays worsen for third straight quarter in Q3: SCCB
Oct 6, 2026

Singapore firms’ payment delays worsen for third straight quarter in Q3: SCCB

Ongoing trends highlight financial strain on local businesses, says bureau’s CEO Audrey Chia...

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Mox, BOCHK, ZA Bank and Citibank apps land among Asia-Pacific’s 10 best, study says
Oct 6, 2026

Mox, BOCHK, ZA Bank and Citibank apps land among Asia-Pacific’s 10 best, study says

Banking apps from Mox Bank, Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK), ZA Bank and Citibank Hong Kong are among the top 10 in Asia-Pacific, according to a study exclusively previewed by the South China Mornin...

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Abby Choi called ex-father-in-law ‘old crook’ amid HK$72m flat row, court hears
Oct 6, 2026

Abby Choi called ex-father-in-law ‘old crook’ amid HK$72m flat row, court hears

Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung called her former father-in-law an “old crook” as she accused her ex-relatives of turning her children against her when she tried sell a HK$72 million (US$9.17 m...

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‘Shaking In His Boots’: Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Trump’s Biggest Fear Right Now
Oct 6, 2026

‘Shaking In His Boots’: Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Trump’s Biggest Fear Right Now

The late-night host also offered the president an easy way to save some money....

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Donald Trump Floats Grim Scenario For 2 Democrat-Led Cities While Defending Iran War
Oct 6, 2026

Donald Trump Floats Grim Scenario For 2 Democrat-Led Cities While Defending Iran War

The president offered a startling hypothetical as he defended the rising costs associated with the conflict....

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AI appears to have been used in bank hacks: South Korea’s Lee
Oct 6, 2026

AI appears to have been used in bank hacks: South Korea’s Lee

Police are investigating breaches affecting several major lenders; details of alleged artificial intelligence tools used remain undisclosed...

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North-South Corridor delay: Higher costs likely, surface works will be prioritised, says Jeffrey Siow
Oct 6, 2026

North-South Corridor delay: Higher costs likely, surface works will be prioritised, says Jeffrey Siow

Revised plan is for the viaduct from Admiralty Road West to Lentor Avenue to open in phases from 2029...

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