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China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage

HONG KONG: China’s national security office in Hong Kong warned foreign media on Saturday not to spread “false...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

World

Hong Kong apartment fire toll hits 159, infant among dead

HONG KONG: The death toll in Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades hit 159 on Wednesday, with police revealing that...

Published 03 Dec, 2025 04:43pm

World

Hong Kong leader orders independent probe into fire that killed 151

Police have arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter in a criminal investigation into last week's disaster

Published 02 Dec, 2025 12:06pm

World

Police comb fire-ravaged Hong Kong apartments, death toll at 146

The cause of the blaze that started last Wednesday and quickly fanned across the exterior of the apartments under renovation is still being investigated

Published 01 Dec, 2025 12:43pm

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Hong Kong in mourning as fire death toll climbs to 146

The city's anti-corruption watchdog has arrested 11 people in connection to the fire

Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:59pm

World

Calls for accountability over lethal Hong Kong fire silenced

The demands reflected a belief that the fire was “not an accident” but a man-made disaster, he said

Published 30 Nov, 2025 11:21am

World

Hong Kong begins mourning period after fire kills at least 128

HONG KONG: An outpouring of grief swept Hong Kong on Saturday as thousands paid their respects and laid flowers for...

Published 30 Nov, 2025 05:06am

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Hong Kong’s blaze kills at least 128

HONG KONG: The death toll from Hong Kong’s worst blaze in decades rose to 128 on Friday, with dozens still ...

Published 29 Nov, 2025 02:39am

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Hong Kong Junior Squash Open: Umair secures 1st runner-up position

LAHORE: Pakistan’s rising squash talent, Muhammad Umair Arif from Peshawar, delivered an exceptional performance ...

Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:49am

World

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific unveils deal to buy 14 Boeing jets

HONG KONG: Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday it would place a US$8.1 billion order for 14 Boeing...

Published 07 Aug, 2025 05:56am

Business & Finance

1HFY25 FDI clocks in at $1.3bn, up 20% YoY

Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan grew 20% during the first half of the ongoing fiscal year (1HFY25),...

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 07:22pm

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Aurangzeb leaves for Hong Kong

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Saturday, left for Hong Kong to...

Updated 12 Jan, 2025 10:25am

Markets

Hong Kong equities soar on China stimulus

HONG KONG: Chinese property and financial companies led rally in Hong Kong stocks on Wednesday, as Beijing’s...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

World

US-funded Radio Free Asia shuts Hong Kong bureau

HONG KONG: US-funded Radio Free Asia said on Friday it had closed its Hong Kong bureau citing concerns over staff...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 05:34am

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US to impose new visa curbs on Hong Kong officials

WASHINGTON: The United States said on Friday it will impose new visa restrictions on a number of Hong Kong officials...

Updated 31 Mar, 2024 09:14am

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‘World’s most durable DJ’ dies aged 98 in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: A beloved Hong Kong radio host dubbed the “world’s most durable DJ” by Guinness World Records has...

Published 15 Jan, 2023 04:01am

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Hong Kong eyes reopening border with China by mid-January

HONG KONG: Hong Kong is aiming to reopen its border with China by mid-January, city leader John Lee announced on...

Published 25 Dec, 2022 03:29am

Technology

Tencent Music shares open at HK$18 each in Hong Kong debut

HONG KONG: China’s Tencent Music Entertainment Group shares started trading at HK$18 ($2.29) each in the company’s...

Published 21 Sep, 2022 11:47am

World

Hong Kong office vacancies double after protests, pandemic

HONG KONG: The amount of vacant top-tier office space has more than doubled in Hong Kong over the last three years ...

Published 19 Sep, 2022 05:45am

World

Mystery deepens over fate of Hong Kong's Jumbo Floating Restaurant

HONG KONG: Mystery over the fate of Hong Kong's Jumbo Floating Restaurant deepened Friday after its owner stirred...

Published 24 Jun, 2022 12:04pm

Markets

China shares fall as high valuations drain out power from EV stocks

SHANGHAI: China shares fell on Wednesday with new-energy vehicle makers leading losses as investors dumped equities...

Published 02 Mar, 2022 11:42am

World

Hong Kong expected to report record 10,000 new COVID cases on Friday

HONG KONG: Hong Kong is expected to report about 10,000 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, setting a new daily ...

Published 25 Feb, 2022 11:50am

Markets

Hong Kong unveils $22bn budget for virus plagued economy

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's finance chief on Wednesday unveiled a costly HK$170 billion ($21.79 billion) budget, ...

Published 23 Feb, 2022 10:12am

Business & Finance

Hong Kong extends ban on flights from eight countries including Pakistan

HONG KONG: Hong Kong on Friday extended a ban on incoming flights from eight countries, including Pakistan, the...

Published 11 Feb, 2022 06:08pm

World

Hong Kong to report daily record of 610 new COVID cases

HONG KONG: Hong Kong is expected to report a record of around 610 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, while 300 others ...

Published 07 Feb, 2022 11:07am

World

New Covid infections in Hong Kong reach record high

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's "zero-Covid" policy was on the ropes Saturday as authorities announced a record number of new...

Published 05 Feb, 2022 05:24pm

Markets

Hong Kong stocks close slightly higher

HONG KONG: Shares in Hong Kong ended slightly higher on Wednesday after a volatile day, helped by hopes the Chinese...

Published 19 Jan, 2022 02:12pm

World

Hong Kong airport bans transit passengers from 153 countries

HONG KONG: Hong Kong announced a ban on passengers from more than 150 nations transiting its airport on Friday as...

Updated 14 Jan, 2022 01:29pm

World

Hong Kong to offer COVID-19 vaccine for children older than five

HONG KONG: Hong Kong will start offering COVID-19 vaccines for children over the age of five, Chief Executive Carrie...

Published 11 Jan, 2022 10:33am

Business & Finance

Cathay Pacific faces 'legal action' over Hong Kong virus outbreak: leader

HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific is being investigated and faces possible legal action over an Omicron variant coronavirus...

Published 11 Jan, 2022 10:01am