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…
A Disturbing Trend: Over One in Ten Hong Kong Students Report Self-Harm, With School Identified as Primary Stressor
A recent survey has unveiled a deeply concerning reality within Hong Kong’s education system: more than one in ten primary and secondary school students have engaged in self-harming behaviours. The…
Hong Kong’s Inadequate Housing Reaches Lethal Temperatures as NGO Warns of Public Health Crisis
Residents confined to Hong Kong’s notoriously cramped and substandard housing, often referred to as "shoebox" flats and "coffin homes," have endured scorching summer temperatures that felt as extreme as 52…
Hong Kong Police Officer Under Internal Investigation for Viral TikTok Dance Video
A Hong Kong police officer is currently facing an internal investigation following the circulation of a video that has gone viral on social media platforms, particularly in mainland China. The…
Taiwan Simulates Chinese Invasion Amid Heightened Geopolitical Tensions
Millions of people in Taiwan were forced indoors and mobile internet speeds slowed for 30 minutes on Thursday during a simulation of a Chinese attack on the island democracy. This…
















