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Sun Life and charity partner join hands to bounce into the Chinese New Year and connect the community through joy Over 1,000 gift vouchers distributed in celebration of Sun Life’s milestone as it looks ahead to its 135th anniversary in Hong Kong HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The “Sun Life ‘The Big Bounce’ World Tour –
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Teachers in Hong Kong will be given a year to fulfil a proposed government requirement to obtain a practising certificate, in light of the large number of applications expected in the first 12 months of its implementation, the education minister has said. Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin on Friday also warned schools not to
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The industry organisations convened stakeholders to explore productivity innovations and emerging technologies reshaping construction practices. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM) and the Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA) successfully co-hosted the highly anticipated HKICM/HKCA Joint Conference 2026 on 23 January 2026
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HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On February 6th, 2026, Muyuan Foods Co., Ltd. (“Muyuan Foods” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 02714.HK), a global leader in the pig farming industry, was officially listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, becoming the first pig farming enterprise with “A+H” dual-listing in China. Assuming the
The whistle-blower behind a suspected cheating scandal involving an award-winning medical prescription app developed by a student has been arrested for doxxing, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source confirmed on Friday that Hailey Cheng Hei-lam, the student who rose to fame overnight last year after raising concerns about the MediSafe app’s development
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Hong Kong authorities have repealed a law requiring bus passengers to wear seat belts through subsidiary legislation, after discovering it only applied to vehicles registered since late January. The government gazetted the Road Traffic (Safety Equipment) (Amendment) Regulation 2026 on Friday, which repeals section 8D requiring passengers to wear seat belts. Section 8D stipulated that
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Hong Kong authorities have said the first batch of licensed ride-hailing platforms is expected to commence operations by the fourth quarter of this year and floated measures to further improve taxi services as part of the government’s latest transport blueprint. The Transport Department on Friday revealed the 124-page transport strategy blueprint, covering areas including the
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A barge carrying recycled metal caught fire at the New Yau Ma Tei Public Cargo Working Area in Hong Kong early on Friday, marking the second similar blaze at the site in less than a week and prompting renewed calls by a lawmaker for stronger oversight and safety measures. The Fire Services Department said it
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Delayed Hong Kong S.E. 12:21:16 2026-02-06 am EST 5-day change 1st Jan Change 188.20 HKD -2.28% -8.15% -12.26% Published on 02/05/2026 at 11:02 pm EST Reuters © Reuters – 2026 11:02pm Diary – Hong Kong corporate earnings week ahead RE Jan. 26 China’s gaming regulator: approved games include one title from NetEase RE Jan. 20
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he “would not be surprised” if China is already looking into ways to challenge the US’ pre-eminence in digital assets, given Hong Kong’s efforts to develop the industry. When testifying before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, Bessent said that there are “lots of rumours of Chinese digital assets”
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About 400 passengers were evacuated from an MTR train on the Tuen Ma line on Thursday morning after a portable power bank caught fire in a carriage, filling the compartments with thick smoke. Police said they received a report at about 8.35am that an external battery pack had ignited on a train bound for Wu
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A Hong Kong court will sentence former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and his associates on Monday for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces in violation of the national security law. Three High Court judges who oversaw Lai’s high-profile trial are expected to hand down penalties on the 78-year-old defendant at 10am, according to the
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Ricky Tam Wai-kit’s pet-friendly Uluru Cafe in Wan Chai was recently issued a grim ultimatum by Hong Kong food hygiene officers – a week-long closure if officers spotted one more dog in his restaurant, with another offence meaning losing his licence forever. “We like pets and animals, but this has made us a target for
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Track the latest dynamics of southbound capital flows. On February 5, southbound funds recorded a net purchase of HKD 24.977 billion worth of Hong Kong stocks, marking the highest single-day net inflow since August 15, 2025. The breakdown includes: a net purchase of HKD 4.576 billion in Tracker Fund, HKD 5.578 billion in Tencent, HKD
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Mid-Levels occupies a distinctive position on Hong Kong Island. Set immediately above Central, the enviable location allows residents to live at the heart of Asia’s financial centre while retaining daily access to established green space – a combination that has long been
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Hong Kong’s health authorities have warned of a recent “drastic increase” in norovirus-related food poisoning incidents that are all related to raw oyster consumption, with 20 of them being recorded over the past 2½ weeks. The Centre for Health Protection said on Thursday that it had received 23 reports of food poisoning, involving 69 patients,
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Japan’s representative to Hong Kong has said his consulate is making “steady progress” in developing ties with the city, while noting the absence of top local officials at a celebration of the emperor’s birthday amid tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. Jun Miura, the country’s consul general to the city, on Thursday expressed his thanks for
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A Hong Kong academic had a relationship with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with correspondence revealing a proposed collaboration that he deemed was “a good rebrand” for an island owned by the disgraced American financier, where he hosted parties. The exchange of emails also showed Epstein became interested in the academic’s pursuit of finding
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The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas), Sinopec (Hong Kong) and Sinopec Star Company have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership to collaborate on clean energy solutions, including hydrogen and green fuels, among other things. Source: Towngas The tripartite partnership will cover hydrogen business development, hydrogen refuelling station
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Read more news stories here The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) has announced that its concertmaster, Jing Wang, has assumed the position of guest concertmaster with the China National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Orchestra in Beijing, beginning in February 2026. Wang will continue to serve full-time as the HK Phil’s concertmaster, while
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