FCC Moves to Bar Hong Kong Telecom Carrier From US Networks

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr testifies before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington on May 21, 2025. John McDonnell/Getty Images The U.S. Federal...

Alibaba-backed Robot Maker Yunji Raises $76M In Hong Kong IPO

The maker of scenario-based, AI-empowered robots, mostly used in hotels, raised about $76 million, as it becomes the first maker of flexible, service-based robots to list in Hong Kong Key Takeaways: Yunji raised about $76 million in its Hong Kong...

Hong Kong phone scams triple since real-name SIM card registration required

The number of phone scams in Hong Kong has tripled since a real-name SIM card registration system was implemented in 2022, despite the government’s claim that it would help crack down on fraud. People on their phones in Hong Kong. File photo: Kyle...

Hong Kong Games chief confident events will run smoothly as clock counts down

The venues for the first two National Games events to be staged in Hong Kong will be ready for inspection over the next two weeks, the man tasked with ensuring everything runs smoothly in the city has told the Post. Hong Kong will host eight...

Missing Filipino domestic helpers in Hong Kong found, refuse to reveal where they hid

Two Filipino domestic helpers have refused to reveal to Hong Kong police where they had been hiding during a two-week search by authorities after being found, the Post has learned. Sources said Aleli Perez Tibay, 33, and Imee Mahilum Pabuaya, 24,...

US ‘overstretching’ national security fears by threatening HKT, Hong Kong says

The United States is “overstretching the concept of national security” with its threat to oust HKT International from the country’s telecommunication network, Hong Kong authorities have said. Political commentators also warned on Thursday that...

Hong Kong’s first Chinese Medicine hospital to begin services in December

It is expected to provide full inpatient services by the end of 2030. The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong (CMHHK) at 1 Pak Shing Kok Road in Tseung Kwan O will begin phased operations on 11 December. It is the first hospital in Hong Kong to...

Hong Kong public riding school reopens after HK$375 million, 3-year renovation

A decades-old public riding school in Hong Kong has reopened after three years of renovation with a new indoor sand arena, expanded stables and longer operating schedules. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Pok Fu Lam Public Riding School opened its doors...

Super Typhoon Ragasa lashes Hong Kong

Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s most powerful tropical cyclone this year, lashed Hong Kong with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain on Wednesday as the city shut down and more than 700 flights were cancelled. Roads were deserted as...

Hong Kong’s first TCM hospital: services, prices and what else to expect

Hong Kong’s first hospital dedicated to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) will open on December 11, offering a range of services complemented by Western medicine. The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong, located on Pak Shing Kok Road in Tseung...

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific faces customer backlash over membership changes

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has suddenly announced plans to revamp its membership policy, prompting criticism from customers who have accused the airline of prioritising top-tier clients. In a press release on Wednesday, the...

Spending on healthcare as proportion of Hong Kong’s GDP grows by 50%

Healthcare expenditure as a proportion of Hong Kong’s gross domestic product grew by nearly 50 per cent over the past decade, driven by the city’s ageing population, new data shows. The domestic health accounts for the 2023-24 financial year,...

Taxi industry shifts focus to fair play after Hong Kong passes ride-hailing bill

Hong Kong’s taxi industry is gearing up for a new battle over fair competition in the wake of a ride-hailing bill’s passage, demanding a meeting with transport officials and warning that the government’s franchised fleet initiative may be...

Tickets for K-pop’s MAMA Awards in Hong Kong go on sale as nominees revealed

Tickets for South Korea’s 2025 MAMA Awards go on sale this Friday with several K-pop girl groups and three superstars from Blackpink among shortlisted artists for the major music awards ceremony in Hong Kong. The two-day event, which returns to...

Hong Kong aim to ‘get one up on China’, as city sevens teams gun for Asian joy

Hong Kong rugby sevens mainstay Liam Herbert has targeted the twin goals of “getting one up on China”, and earning a HSBC SVNS 3 shot over this weekend’s Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg in Sri Lanka. The city team powered to victory in last month’s...

Tesla Rival Li Auto To Boost Hong Kong Presence For Research, Supply Chain Operations

China’s Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) established its overseas headquarters in Hong Kong earlier this year, the company said on Thursday, tapping the region’s status as a global financial center and technology hub to support its international...

FCC cites national security concerns to block Hong Kong’s HKT from U.S. networks

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved to bar Hong Kong’s telecommunications company, HKT, and its subsidiaries from interconnecting with U.S. networks due to national security concerns. The Commission’s Chairman, Brendan Carr, said...

Hong Kong lifestyle medicine summit to champion holistic vision for health

As Hong Kong grapples with a rise in chronic diseases like cardiovascular issues, cancer and diabetes, a growing frustration is emerging: the conventional medical model, focused on quick diagnosis and prescriptive medication, often falls short of...

Brother of wanted Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok says unaware father met her

The eldest brother of wanted Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok has said he was previously unaware that their father – who is accused of handling funds linked to an “absconder” – had met his sister earlier this year. Kwok Yin-sang (right) getting into a...

3 arrested in Hong Kong, mainland Chinese operation targeting money launderers

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities have arrested three men in a cross-border operation targeting a money laundering syndicate that allegedly used pre-recorded footage to bypass digital bank accounts’ facial recognition software and...