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List every article · Times in UTC| Oct 30 18:05 |
China |
Hong Kong’s Deadly 2025 Fire: Accountability on Lee’s Terms
A ministerial resignation, official apologies, and promises of reform leave a fundamental question unanswered: What power do Hong Kong citizens have to demand accountability beyond what their government is willing to offer?
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| Oct 30 15:57 |
Malaysia |
Pang Ron-Pei Jing storm into Hylo Open semis in Germany
The Malaysian pair have now made it to five World Tour semi-finals since pairing up in May.
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| Oct 30 15:37 |
China |
Hong Kong primary pupils to study AI under new technology subject
A new subject called information and innovation technology (IIT) will be introduced gradually in Hong Kong primary schools from September 2028 to boost students’ digital literacy, with artificial intelligence (AI) one of …
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| Oct 30 14:24 |
China |
Hong Kong development chief denies U-turn over agency to support homeowners
Hong Kong’s development chief has rejected accusations of a policy U-turn over the establishment of a dedicated agency to help flat owners with building repair tenders, insisting the agency’s planned remit differs …
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| Oct 30 14:04 |
China |
Hong Kong ministers defend decision not to resign over deadly Tai Po fire
Ministers have defended their decision not to step down over the deadly Tai Po fire, insisting they are putting Hong Kong’s well-being ahead of personal considerations. A senior official also hinted that …
Same story: 7 more articles · 3 outlets
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| Oct 30 13:59 |
China |
Hong Kong’s planned renovation body may be liable for poor oversight: minister
A planned renovation monitoring body could be held liable for poor oversight when recommending and keeping tabs on consultants and contractors, Hong Kong’s development chief Bernadette Linn Hon-ho has warned, as officials …
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| Oct 30 13:56 |
China |
Central government office commends HKSAR's probe into residential fire
A spokesperson for the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) said on Thursday that the HKSAR government's efforts to investigate the major fire …
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| Oct 30 13:13 |
China |
Hong Kong artist dismayed as works stolen hours before exhibition due to open
Hong Kong police are investigating the suspected theft of five styrofoam sculptures created by local artist Keith Lam Yan-kit. The sculptures were discovered missing from Hong Kong City Hall in Central hours …
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| Oct 30 12:02 |
Singapore |
HK housing secretary resigns over Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 168, officials bow in public apology
The resignation came as Hong Kong authorities released an independent investigation report into the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po.
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
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| Oct 30 11:36 |
China |
Security chief vows his task force will root out bid-rigging in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s security chief has expressed confidence that a new joint task force led by him will eradicate the decades-long problem of bid-rigging, while denying that the reforms came too late after …
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| Oct 30 11:32 |
China |
Hong Kong to be exclusive host of Vinexpo Asia trade fair for next 5 years
Hong Kong will be the exclusive host of Vinexpo Asia from 2027 to 2031, ending the international wine and spirits trade exhibition’s rotation with Singapore. The organiser of the fair, Vinexposium, confirmed …
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| Oct 30 11:02 |
Hong Kong |
Tai Po fire: 300 civil servants from disgraced inspection unit to be transferred to new regulatory body
Around 300 civil servants at a government inspection unit will be transferred to a new regulatory body set up to replace the unit, authorities have said, after an independent investigation blamed it …
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| Oct 30 09:29 |
Malaysia |
Bursa’s key index ends higher on renewed buying interest
Domestic investors remain cautious amid corporate earnings assessments, high oil prices and external uncertainties, says analyst.
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| Oct 30 09:17 |
China |
8 companies apply for Hong Kong ride-hailing licences ahead of deadline
Eight companies have applied for licences to provide ride-hailing services in Hong Kong under the new regulatory regime ahead of Friday’s deadline, the Transport Department has confirmed. US-based Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap …
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| Oct 30 09:05 |
China |
Private equity firm swoops on China Evergrande unit in rare win for creditors
Hong Kong-based PAG offers $513mn to liquidators recovering assets from world’s most indebted property developer
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| Oct 30 08:55 |
Malaysia |
Liquidators agree to sale of China Evergrande property management unit
Evergrande Group once epitomised China’s decades-long property boom, selling dreams of home ownership before defaulting on its massive debts in 2021.
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| Oct 30 08:38 |
China |
Cathay Pacific says data from 53,000 bookings compromised in Amadeus cyberattack
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has revealed that 53,000 bookings were compromised after hackers breached its technology service provider’s system. The carrier is among hundreds of airlines worldwide that use …
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| Oct 30 08:12 |
Hong Kong |
‘Following captain’s orders’: Asked about resigning over Tai Po fire, development chief likens self to crew under John Lee
Hong Kong’s development chief has likened herself to a sailor who must put her captain’s orders over her “personal wishes,” when asked by a reporter about calls for her to resign over …
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| Oct 30 08:01 |
Hong Kong |
'Huanggang port ready for increased traffic flows'
The Transport Department has warned that traffic around the Huanggang control point and San Tin Road will be very heavy on Friday night and over the next two nights, as Halloween celebrations …
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| Oct 30 07:18 |
China |
Frontier tech: Sharing AI dividends across Asia-Pacific
Frontier tech: Sharing AI dividends across Asia-Pacific
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| Oct 30 06:36 |
Hong Kong |
Evidence insufficient to link district councillor Peggy Wong to Wang Fuk Court bid-rigging, inquiry report says
Evidence presented to an independent committee investigating last year’s deadly Wang Fuk Court fire has shown insufficient proof that a local politician was involved in bid-rigging at the Tai Po housing estate, …
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| Oct 30 05:49 |
Hong Kong |
Event: ‘The Last Two Cannibals on Cannibal Island’ – new theatre production at The Hive Studios
[Sponsored] Experimental theatre at The Hive Studios, Kennedy Town, this November. Tickets available now. The Last Two Cannibals on Cannibal Island is not an allegory for a failing marriage, or anything so …
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| Oct 30 05:47 |
China |
Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law pleads guilty to illegal disposal of her body in stark U-turn
The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has made a U-turn midway through her murder trial and pleaded guilty to the illegal disposal of her body. As the …
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| Oct 30 05:12 |
Malaysia |
Chinese stocks set for 12th straight weekly loss on AI-led selloff
AI-related shares led declines onshore, tracking overnight losses in New York and falls among their Asian peers.
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| Oct 30 05:04 |
Hong Kong |
Some Wang Fuk Court survivors say top officials’ apology nearly one year since fatal fire lacked ‘sincerity’
Former residents of the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court housing estate have criticised Hong Kong leader John Lee and top officials for their apology, saying the gesture — coming nearly a year after …
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| Oct 30 04:46 |
China |
‘Why did it take 11 months?’: apology too late for some Tai Po fire survivors
Hong Kong officials’ apology over the deadly Tai Po blaze nearly a year ago came too late, residents of the fire-ravaged estate have said, as they urged authorities to learn from the …
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| Oct 30 04:15 |
China |
Lula’s win aids China ties; Hong Kong official quits over Tai Po fire: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If …
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| Oct 30 03:25 |
Malaysia |
Philippine exports rise at fastest in five years on weak peso, AI boom
The Southeast Asian nation exported US$9.87 billion worth of goods in September, up 36% from a year ago.
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| Oct 30 03:15 |
China |
Hong Kong’s M+ forges new alliance with MoMA and Centre Pompidou to redefine museum loans
Hong Kong’s M+ museum, New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Centre Pompidou in Paris signed an agreement on October 30 to establish a three-way cultural alliance, aiming to redefine …
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| Oct 30 03:15 |
Laos |
Anchored in Data Sovereignty, the Engagement Enables the Legal Sector to Adopt Generative AI Safely and Confidently
Ridger Delivers MUX Private AI Deployment to Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors in Hong Kong SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Ridger, an AI infrastructure company, today announced …
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| Oct 30 03:10 |
Laos |
One Earth Summit Unites Global Leaders to Advance
Collective Flourishing in the Intelligent Age HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – The third One Earth Summit (the Summit), jointly organised by the Institute of Sustainability …
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| Oct 30 02:29 |
China |
Development minister on accountability: I am just a sailor following my captain
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Hong Kong authorities will provide more details about reforms to tackle bid-rigging and enhance oversight …
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| Oct 30 02:00 |
Laos |
Hill’s Enhances Cat and Dog Food with Prebiotics to Support Senior Pet Health in Hong Kong
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced that it is promoting ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology in Hong Kong and enhancing its life-stage cat …
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| Oct 30 01:30 |
China |
France’s protests, like Hong Kong’s in 2019, risk being defined by violence
No protester sets out expecting a friend to be arrested, injured or caught in a confrontation with the police. Yet when that happens, the reasons for returning to the streets can change. …
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| Oct 30 00:50 |
Macau |
SMEs and community groups turning pink ribbon into action
In Macau, breast cancer awareness is increasingly being advanced not only by hospitals and advocacy groups but also by small businesses, survivors, and community organizations willing to make the issue visible. From …
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| Oct 30 00:34 |
Macau |
CE extends condolences for the death of the former Vice Premier
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai expressed deep sorrow at the death of former Vice-Premier Liu Yandong and, on behalf of the Macau SAR, extended condolences to her family. Liu, a former …
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| Oct 30 00:07 |
China |
Hong Kong national security judge Alex Lee promoted to the Court of Appeal
A Hong Kong judge who has overseen high-profile national security trials, including the collusion case of former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, has been promoted to the Court of Appeal. A Judiciary …
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| Oct 29 23:45 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong catches nearly 110,000 live rats in first nine months of 2026
The Hong Kong government has caught nearly 110,000 live rats and collected over 20,000 dead ones in the first nine months of this year as the city steps up efforts to combat …
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| Oct 29 22:00 |
China |
Hong Kong’s wider yuan push: a gateway to the world?
In September, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled the city’s first five-year plan along with his policy address, highlighting Hong Kong’s strategic role in promoting the greater use of the yuan outside …
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| Oct 29 14:30 |
China |
Communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of 20th CPC Central Committee
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its fifth plenary session on Thursday in Beijing with a communique issued.
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