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'State key labs should explore uncharted territories'

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2025/08/25

A senior Beijing official has called on state key laboratories in Hong Kong to explore "uncharted territories" in technological development while setting their sights on cementing a powerful position in the global race. Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun told a plaque presentation ceremony on Monday that the SAR should do its part in turning the city into an international innovation and technology centre and supporting the nation's development. "I hope the state key laboratories in

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Mass housing project charges 'to be strong deterrent'

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2025/08/25

The head of a construction sector union on Monday said the decision by authorities to file more than 200 charges over a Kwun Tong housing project will have a strong deterrent effect. On Friday, the Buildings Department charged two companies and seven individuals in connection with alleged substandard reinforcement bars used in six residential towers on Anderson Road. The Construction Industry Employees General Union's Chau Sze-kit is also of the view that improvements can be made to the

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Vietnam shuts down as Typhoon Kajiki sweeps in

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2025/08/25

Vietnam has shut down airports, closed schools and begun mass evacuations as it prepares for the most powerful storm so far this year. Typhoon Kajiki, with gusts of up to 166 kilometres per hour at sea, was around 110 kilometres off the northern part of Vietnam's central coast at 11am and was due to make landfall on Monday afternoon, the country's weather agency said. "This is an extremely dangerous fast-moving storm," the government said in a statement on Sunday night, warning that Kajiki would

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Moscow Zoo panda cub Katyusha turns two

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2025/08/24

Russia’s first giant panda cub, Katyusha, marked her second birthday with a festive celebration at the Moscow Zoo on Sunday. Katyusha, born to Ding Ding and Ru Yi – a pair of pandas on loan from China – was the first ever baby giant panda born in Russia. On her second birthday, she was gifted with special cake made of fruits, ice, and bamboo. She ate the cake in front of crowds of Moscow Zoo visitors taking pictures of her. Visitor Olga Batsuknova came from Rostov-on-Don, a city in the south of

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Israeli strikes on Yemeni capital Sanaa kill six

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2025/08/24

Israeli strikes hit the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday in retaliation for Houthi missiles fired towards Israel, with a Houthi health official saying the attack killed six people and wounded 86. The strikes are the latest in over a year of direct attacks and counterstrikes between Israel and Houthi militants in Yemen, part of a spillover from the war in Gaza. The Israeli military said the targets included a military compound housing the presidential palace, two power plants and a fuel storage

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'Govt to enhance alertness over water incident'

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2025/08/24

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui said the government’s priority now is “damage control” after a contractor was accused of lying about the source of bottled water supplied to public offices. His remarks came after Chief Executive John Lee said he was “very disappointed” with the Government Logistics Department for failing to act as a gatekeeper during the procurement process. Speaking on a radio programme on Sunday, Hui said the government terminated the contract

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Brazilian activists hold anti-Trump protest at Rio

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2025/08/23

Brazilian activists from the Alvorada Collective unfurled a banner at Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer monument on Saturday, protesting against what they described as unacceptable interference by the Trump administration in Brazil’s justice system and constitution. Security personnel promptly asked the protesters to remove the banner, which read: “Trump, keep your hands off Brazil,” and the group complied without incident. The brief demonstration, lasting about a minute, took place in front

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'Saudi Super Cup confirms HK's event power'

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2025/08/23

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law said the Saudi Super Cup final at Hong Kong Stadium showcased the city’s ability to host world-class sporting events. She noted the Saudi Arabian Football Federation praised Hong Kong’s hospitality and may bring the tournament back. With the government rolling out Muslim-friendly measures, Law said cooperation between Hong Kong and Middle Eastern countries “will only get better.” This summer alone, top clubs including Manchester United,

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John Lee to deliver policy blueprint on September 17

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2025/08/23

Chief Executive John Lee announced on Saturday that he will deliver his Policy Address on September 17. The announcement came as he paid a trip to Ngau Tau Kok, where he met residents and visited housing estates. Lee said more than 40 consultations had been carried out for his fourth policy blueprint over the past two months and that the administration had received 10 percent more submissions of opinions than in the past. Lee has said this year's address would take place a month earlier than

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CE 'very disappointed' over bottled water slip

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2025/08/23

Chief Executive John Lee said on Saturday he is "very disappointed" with the Government Logistics Department's failure to act as a gatekeeper in the procurement process of bottled water for public offices. The city's leader also vowed disciplinary action if negligence was found to be the cause of the failure. "I am very disappointed that the incident occurred in a department responsible for procurement on a daily basis," Lee said. "Our priority is to identify any shortcomings as quickly as

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Standby Signal No 1 to be in force until at least 5 pm

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2025/08/23

The Observatory on Saturday said the Standby Signal No 1 will remain in force until at least 5 pm as tropical cyclone Kajiki is steadily moving westwards and intensifying gradually. At noon, the storm was about 560 kilometres south-southeast of Hong Kong. The Observatory said the storm will move towards waters south of Hainan in the next few days and skirt around Hong Kong from Saturday night. "Kajiki is expected to skirt around 500 kilometres or more to the south of Hong Kong tonight and

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Patients urged to check credentials of online doctors

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2025/08/23

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says online medical consultations can play a role in providing health services – but that members of the public need to be sure of the doctor's credentials. His comment came after the Consumer Council released a report on such services, urging service providers to beef up transparency and the government to educate the public on how to use virtual consultations. Speaking on a radio programme, Lo said people should not simply get a diagnosis through online

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HA chief announces e-platform for specialist visits

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2025/08/23

The head of the Hospital Authority has revealed plans to introduce a one-stop digital platform, aimed at reducing the time spent by patients at each specialist doctor visit. Libby Lee, the authority's chief executive, on Saturday said the platform – which would be available next year on the "HA Go" app – was based on a system at the Hong Kong Eye Hospital, which had streamlined the waiting process and shortened visits by up to an hour. "We would like to have all the information about one single

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FBI raids home and office of ex-Trump advisor Bolton

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2025/08/23

The FBI searched the Maryland home and Washington office of former Trump administration national security advisor John Bolton as part of a criminal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information, a source said. Bolton, who emerged as an outspoken critic of US President Donald Trump after being fired in 2019 and fought with the first Trump administration over a scathing book he wrote documenting his time in the White House, was not in custody on Friday and has not been

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Bowlers get the ball rolling at National Games in HK

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2025/08/22

The National Games' bowling competition began on Friday at the Kai Tak Sports Park, with bowlers competing as individuals in the first of three days of matches in the mass participation event. Hong Kong has 10 athletes taking part, facing off against more than 20 teams across the country for the top prize. The SAR's Boco Wong, who was among the first bowlers in action, said he needs to adjust to the new bowling lanes. "I think there's room for improvement in terms of how I performed. There were

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CE warns of hegemony risks at war anniversary expo

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2025/08/22

Chief Executive John Lee on Friday warned that aggression and hegemony have never truly ceased as he called on the public to safeguard national security and development interests. He made the remarks at the launch of a special large-scale exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Speaking at the event in Wan Chai, Lee noted that the war victory served to build a foundation for the

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Thaksin cleared of royal insult charge

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2025/08/22

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared on Friday of royal defamation charges, relieving a threat to his embattled political dynasty that has dominated Thai politics for two decades.The 76-year-old had faced up to 15 years in prison, but a Bangkok court found him not guilty of breaching the kingdom's strict lese-majeste laws criminalising criticism of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and his family. "The court dismissed the charges against Thaksin, ruling that the evidence

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Privacy office raps retailers over data breaches

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2025/08/21

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has issued enforcement notices to three retail organisations following cybersecurity incidents that compromised the personal data of more than 130,000 customers and employees.The first breach involved Japanese fashion retailer Adastria, with the office reporting that a hacker used an employee's administrator credentials to access its platforms, which is provided by a third-party vendor, from an unknown overseas IP address, downloading order

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Drinking water saga spurs race to procure improvements

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2025/08/21

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui says the government will seek to pinpoint areas for improvement in its procurement system as soon as possible before making an announcement to the public. Xin Ding Xin – a company that was recently awarded a HK$52 million contract to provide bottled drinking water to certain government offices – is accused of lying about how it sourced the water from the mainland. The government has since terminated all contracts with the firm

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Bowlers set sights on National Games prizes in HK

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2025/08/21

The National Games' bowling competition will begin in Hong Kong on Friday - the only mass participation event the SAR will be hosting. The chairwoman of the Hong Kong, China Tenpin Bowling Congress, Vivien Lau, said she hopes the SAR can make the podium in front of home fans at the Kai Tak Sports Park Bowling Centre. All 10 Hong Kong players but one are former members of the SAR's squad, with Daniel Tse the exception, as he plays for the team at the top level as a part-time athlete. The rest,

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