Hong Kong Court Dismisses Father’s "Inappropriate" Habeas Corpus Bid for Infant Son Born Outside Medical System
A Hong Kong court has definitively dismissed a father’s application for a writ of habeas corpus concerning his infant son, Danny, who was born at home without medical assistance and…
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Achieves Record Profits Driven by Tech and AI IPO Boom
Hong Kong’s stock exchange has reported a surge in profits, reaching record levels, primarily propelled by an unprecedented demand for initial public offerings (IPOs) from technology and artificial intelligence (AI)…
Father Sentenced to 22 Years for Decade of Rape and Abuse Against Daughter
A 48-year-old man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the horrific decade-long sexual abuse of his daughter, a period of sustained violation that began when she was…
Owner Arrested After Large Dog Kills Two Smaller Dogs in Yuen Long
The owner of a large dog, identified as the perpetrator in the fatal mauling of two smaller dogs in Yuen Long, has been arrested. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department…
Apple Daily Ordered to Pay HK$1.5 Million in Defamation Damages to Couple Accused of Espionage
A Hong Kong court has mandated that the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily pay HK$1.5 million (approximately US$192,000) in damages to a couple who successfully sued the publication for defamation.…
Hongkong Post to End Permanent Civil Service Contracts for New Staff Amidst Declining Mail Volume and Financial Strain
Hongkong Post is set to discontinue offering permanent civil service contracts to newly hired staff, a significant policy shift aimed at curbing costs as the postal service grapples with a…
Hong Kong to Overhaul Heat Stress Warning System Amidst Record-Breaking Heatwave and Expert Criticism
Hong Kong authorities are accelerating efforts to revise the city’s heat stress warning system by the end of August, a move prompted by widespread criticism from former Observatory chiefs who…
China Mourns Former Premier Zhu Rongji, Architect of Economic Reforms, as Nation Reflects on His Legacy
China is observing a period of national mourning for former Premier Zhu Rongji, who passed away last week at the age of 97. The tributes, marked by lowered flags at…
Taiwan Proposes Record Defense Spending Amidst Rising Tensions with China
Taiwan’s government is set to propose a record-breaking defense budget for 2027, a significant move underscoring the island democracy’s commitment to bolstering its security in the face of escalating military…
Wise Reverses Decision to Close Accounts of Hong Kong Activist and Media Outlet Amidst International Pressure
Financial technology firm Wise has reversed its decision to close three bank accounts belonging to a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist based in the United Kingdom, following significant intervention from…
















