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China studying HK-Macau-mainland free trade zone

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2025/09/10

Vice commerce minister Yan Dong on Wednesday said that Beijing is studying the feasibility of setting up a free trade zone between Hong Kong, Macau and the mainland, as part of measures to further boost the SAR's trade appeal and contribute to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The remark came as he delivered a keynote speech at the city's annual Belt and Road Summit at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. Yan said China's trade with countries under the BRI initiative has achieved "fruitful"

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Xiaohongshu, WeChat mulled for illegal labour reports

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2025/09/10

The government says it will explore more ways for the public to report illegal workers, including via social media platforms Xiaohongshu and WeChat.Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Wednesday said he was "satisfied" with the existing reporting mechanism, but extra options could be brought in. Tang was responding to a question from lawmaker Peter Shiu on the possibility of introducing monetary rewards for identifying illegal workers. "Each month, we receive on average around 800 reports of

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HK is the ideal Belt and Road hub: CE

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2025/09/10

Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday said Hong Kong stands as the premier hub under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), after trade with BRI countries soared over the past decade. He made the remarks as the 10th edition of the Belt and Road Summit got underway in Wan Chai, with some 6,000 government leaders and guests from various enterprises and international organisations gathering to review progress made over the past decade. Lee said the SAR is "delighted to welcome friends" from around the

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'Unlicensed cars exemption could last up to a decade'

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2025/09/10

The Transport Department on Wednesday said the exemption period could last up to a decade for owners of vehicles that have not been licensed for at least two years under new rules aimed at stopping drivers abandoning unwanted cars. Officials earlier announced that starting December 22, owners will be issued a notice that requires them to either renew their licence, or cancel the registration after scrapping the vehicle or shipping it out of Hong Kong. This means that the registration for

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Iran, IAEA agree on resuming nuclear inspections

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2025/09/09

Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday they had reached a deal on resuming inspections at sites including those bombed by the US and Israel but gave no specifics, and Tehran warned the West the deal was off if sanctions were re-imposed. The agreement, struck between International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi at a meeting in Cairo, should in principle pave the way for a full resumption of inspections interrupted by the military

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Israeli strikes on Qatar roundly condemned

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2025/09/09

Israel's attempt to kill the political leaders of Hamas with airstrikes on Qatar on Tuesday has drawn widespread condemnation from the international community. While Israel defended the attacks as being justified, Qatar said Israel was treacherous and engaged in "state terrorism." Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said the airstrikes threatened to derail the peace talks Qatar has been mediating between Hamas and Israel. US President Donald Trump said he considered

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Israel attack won't derail peace efforts, says Qatar

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2025/09/09

Qatar will continue trying to mediate a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza despite Israel's deadly attack on a Hamas compound in Doha, its prime minister said on Tuesday. Six people died, including top Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya's son and a Qatari security officer, in an unprecedented airstrike that threatened to derail flagging mediation efforts. Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said Qatar reserved "the right to respond to this blatant attack", calling the strike a

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Fugitive dad 'was always on move to evade NZ police'

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2025/09/09

A fugitive father killed in a shootout with New Zealand police after nearly four years on the run with his children maintained a bushland hideout stocked with firearms and ammunition, the force said on Tuesday. Tom Phillips' days as a fugitive came to a bloody end this week when he was killed in a police shootout in the rolling hill country of the North Island's Waikato region. His three kids were all safely recovered. Police detailed on Tuesday their time in the bush and how they were able to

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Top court rules Thaksin must go to prison for a year

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2025/09/09

Thailand's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in jail because his detention in a VIP wing of a hospital in lieu of prison was unlawful, in another major blow for a powerful family that has dominated politics for two decades. The court has ordered that Thaksin, a former prime minister, be taken into custody. His daughter, former prime minister Paetongtarn, said Thaksin remained "in good spirits" despite the sentence. "My father remains a spiritual

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Lee builds on ties with key trading partner Asean

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2025/09/09

Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday Hong Kong and Asean member states need to work together as "like-minded economies" in upholding free trade and multilateralism in trying times for the world. He made the comment while delivering a speech at an HK-Asean Summit hosted by the South China Morning Post. He said deeper cooperation between the two sides would pave the way for stronger economic partnerships and regional connectivity, creating opportunities for shared growth and

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Suicides spur special needs pivot in eviction appeals

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2025/09/09

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho said on Tuesday she was deeply saddened by the deaths of a mother and son who fell to their deaths this April and July respectively after being told to move out of their Tin Shui Wai public housing flat for not fully declaring their assets. She also said more medical professionals may be involved with handling eviction appeals in future. Under a compassionate arrangement, the two – who each had a history of mental illness – had been allowed to remain in their home

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HK soars to best finish in talent ranking

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2025/09/09

Hong Kong has climbed to fourth place and its best-ever position in a world talent ranking by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development. The SAR moved up five spots from last year to finish highest in Asia. The global chart was topped by Switzerland, Luxembourg and Iceland, with Singapore dropping five places to seventh. The SAR government noted that Hong Kong improved in all of the three indicators, with its "appeal" to outside talent jumping eight places to 20th

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Nepal backs down on social media ban to stem protests

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2025/09/09

Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in protests demanding the government lift its restrictions and tackle corruption. All major social media apps were working, a reporter in Kathmandu said. Nepal's Minister for Communication Prithvi Subba Gurung was quoted by local media as saying that the government has withdrawn its ban following an emergency cabinet meeting. Several social media sites – including Facebook, YouTube and X – were blocked

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UK PM meets Palestinian leader Abbas

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2025/09/08

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas in London on Monday, as the UK government edges towards recognising a Palestinian state. The leaders discussed "the need for an urgent solution to end the horrific suffering and famine" in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas, a spokesperson for Starmer's Downing Street office said in a statement. Abbas welcomed the UK's "pledge to recognising a Palestinian state ahead of the UN General Assembly

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Israeli PM tells Gaza City residents to 'leave now'

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2025/09/08

Israel on Monday told residents of Gaza City to leave immediately after warning that it would step up airstrikes and ground operations in the Gaza Strip in a "mighty hurricane" if Hamas does not free the last hostages it is holding and surrender. In what it called a final warning, Israel's military told the Palestinian militant group that Gaza would be destroyed if it did not disarm and release 48 hostages seized in the 2023 attacks on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza. Residents said Israeli

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French PM Bayrou ousted in parliament confidence vote

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2025/09/08

France's parliament brought down the government on Monday over its plans to tame the ballooning national debt, deepening a political crisis that is weakening the euro zone's second-largest economy at a time of steep global tensions. President Emmanuel Macron, who is facing calls from the opposition to dissolve parliament and resign, will instead hunt for his fifth prime minister in less than two years. His office said he would appoint one in the next few days. The next government's most pressing

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At least six dead in Jerusalem shooting

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2025/09/08

Palestinian attackers opened fire at a bus stop at a busy intersection in north Jerusalem on Monday, killing six people and injuring another 12, according to Israeli police, emergency rescue services and local hospitals. Police said the attackers shot people waiting at a bus stop. An Israeli soldier and civilian who were at the scene shot and killed the attackers, police said. The war in Gaza has sparked a surge of violence in both the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Israel. Palestinian militants

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No injuries as HK Express plane hits runway signage

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2025/09/08

An HK Express flight from Beijing was involved in a runway incident on Monday morning after it reportedly struck signage while taxiing at Hong Kong International Airport, according to the Airport Authority. The flight, UO235, had just touched down on the north runway after arriving from Beijing Daxing International Airport with 137 passengers and crew on board when the incident happened. The aircraft is suspected to have collided with signage along the edge of the runway. Authorities confirmed

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Tapah forces flight cancellations and delays

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2025/09/08

The Airport Authority said it is expecting about 100 flights to be cancelled on Monday while other passengers saw their flights delayed. A man surnamed Chan who was flying to Osaka said his flight was delayed by about 40 minutes. "I was originally planning to arrive at the airport one-and-a-half hour ahead of my flight, now I'm almost three hours ahead. The delay was okay, not too long... My hotel booking is not refundable, so I have to come to the airport no matter what," he said. Another

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Widening taxonomy for green finance a key goal: FS

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2025/09/08

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Monday said that initiatives by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to expand the taxonomy for sustainable finance are pivotal to scaling up capital flows to accelerate green transformation. The HKMA launched another phase of public consultation on Monday aimed at supporting Hong Kong's decarbonisation efforts, facilitating the region's transition to a low-carbon economy, and reinforcing the city's position as an international financial centre and a leading

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