Asian Geopolitics
Northern Metropolis and AI vital to Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: business chambers
Hong Kong’s business community has articulated a clear vision for the city’s future development, urging the government to place paramount importance on the ambitious Northern Metropolis project, solidify its standing as a global financial hub, and accelerate its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy within the framework of the upcoming inaugural five-year plan. These priorities, put forth […]
What comes next for Hong Kong as a global financial hub?
Hong Kong needs more yuan products, commodity trading infrastructure and fintech innovation, market participants say. Published: 8:30am, 13 Aug 2026 Updated: 8:33am, 13 Aug 2026 The future trajectory of Hong Kong as a preeminent global financial centre hinges on a strategic expansion of its renminbi (yuan) product offerings, the development of robust commodity trading infrastructure, […]
Hong Kong Poised to Become Asia’s Legal Capital with New International Mediation Body
Hong Kong’s ambition to solidify its position as a premier international legal hub in Asia has taken a significant step forward with the establishment and operationalization of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed). The organization, spearheaded by former Hong Kong Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, has announced its readiness to mediate state-to-state disputes, a […]
Hong Kong Labour Authorities Pledge Review of Heat Stress System Amid Record Temperatures
Hong Kong’s labour authorities have committed to a comprehensive review of the city’s existing heat stress warning system, a significant move that follows mounting pressure from experts and the public. This pledge comes in the wake of a perplexing situation where the lowest-level amber heat stress alert was issued for outdoor workers on Sunday, even […]
Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight in Sophisticated Compensated Dating Scam Targeting Professionals, Allegedly Swindling HK$6.2 Million
Hong Kong police have apprehended eight individuals, a mix of four men and four women aged between 23 and 57, in connection with an elaborate compensated dating scam syndicate that allegedly defrauded victims, including teachers and healthcare workers, of approximately HK$6.2 million (US$790,000). The arrests, made last week, stem from an investigation into a sophisticated […]
Youth Membership in Hong Kong’s Uniformed Groups Declines Amidst Shifting Extracurricular Landscape and Funding Debates
A significant and persistent decline in youth membership across Hong Kong’s uniformed groups has been observed over the past five years, a trend that has prompted discussions about the efficacy of public funding and the future of these organizations. Despite a steady allocation of government subsidies, the number of young people participating in these traditionally […]
Typhoon Dolphin Unleashes Fury on Okinawa, Stranding Hong Kong Tourists and Crippling Island Infrastructure
Hong Kong holidaymakers found themselves weathering the disruptive force of Typhoon Dolphin on Friday, facing a grim reality of depleted supermarket shelves, the specter of power outages, and increasingly violent weather as the storm slammed into Japan’s southern island of Okinawa. The typhoon’s onslaught led to the closure of Naha Airport, the island’s primary gateway, […]
Belgian Designer Sues Prada for $5 Million Over Alleged Breach of Rolls-Royce Collaboration Agreement
A Hong Kong-based Belgian designer, Jonathan Riss, has initiated legal proceedings against the globally recognized fashion conglomerate Prada, seeking a minimum of US$5 million in damages. Riss alleges that Prada has repudiated a significant partnership agreement that was intended to culminate in the redesign of a series of Rolls-Royce cars for prestigious international exhibitions and […]
Independent Inquiry Reveals Tragic Details of Firefighter’s Final Moments in Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze in Decades
An independent inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has released further details about the final moments of fallen firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who died in the line of duty while responding to the blaze at Wang Fuk Court last November. An interim report from an interdepartmental fire investigation task force, commissioned by a government-appointed […]
Ex-CEO of AsiaWorld-Expo Allen Ha Advocates for "Homegevity" Model to Prevent Costly Building Renovations
Hong Kong homeowners are being urged to embrace a forward-thinking approach to property maintenance, one that prioritizes targeted, consistent repairs over expensive, large-scale renovations. This innovative strategy, dubbed "homegevity" by Allen Ha Wing-on, former CEO of AsiaWorld-Expo and convenor of the Residence Bel-Air owners’ committee, promises to extend the lifespan of buildings and significantly reduce […]
