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- 1Paul Chan: China-US dialogue eases concerns but rivalry persistsβΌChina-US dialogue will ease concerns, but competition will remain: Paul Chan
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said renewed dialogue between China and the United States will help ease concerns, but he expects competition between the two powers to continue. His remarks reflect cautious optimism among policymakers that talks can stabilise relations, even as underlying economic and strategic rivalry remains unresolved.
- 2Pentagon Probes Diversion of F-35 Parts to Hong KongβPentagon Investigating How F-35 Fighter Jet Parts Bound for US Were Diverted
The Pentagon has opened an investigation into how parts intended for F-35 fighter jets in the United States were diverted to Hong Kong. The probe focuses on how the components, bound for the US, ended up in Chinese territory, raising concerns about supply-chain security for the stealth fighter programme and potentially for US export controls on sensitive military technology.
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US authorities have opened an investigation after parts from F-35 fighter jets were diverted to Hong Kong, according to a report picked up by Congress. The incident has raised concerns in Washington about the risk of sensitive American military technology reaching China, given Hong Kong's status and Beijing's control. Lawmakers are expected to press for answers on how the diversion happened and what safeguards failed.
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Pakistan are playing Hong Kong in the men's cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, with India taking on Afghanistan in the other fixture. The matches are being followed live by fans across South Asia and beyond, with the fixture trending in the United States, Britain, India, Australia and Canada as results come in.
- 5Chinese companies push comprehensive global business strategies, HKTDC findsβΌMainland # Chinese # enterprises are increasingly adopting comprehensive # global # business # strategies , targeting bo
New research from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council indicates that mainland Chinese enterprises are increasingly adopting comprehensive global business strategies. The survey shows these companies are targeting both advanced economies and emerging markets as they expand internationally, a shift observers see as a sign of growing maturity and ambition among Chinese firms operating abroad.
- 6Hong Kong expects strategic sector investment deals within monthsβHong Kong to close deals with firms from strategic sectors in months: Paul Chan
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the government expects to finalise deals with companies from strategic sectors in the coming months. The statement signals the city's push to attract investment in priority industries as it works to reinforce its position as a regional financial and business hub. Details of which firms or sectors are involved have not yet been disclosed.
- 7Hong Kong and Indonesia Expand Cross-Border QR Payment CooperationβΌHong Kong, Indonesia Central Banks Deepen Cooperation On Cross-Border QR Payments
The central banks of Hong Kong and Indonesia are deepening cooperation on cross-border QR code payments, aiming to make retail payments between the two economies faster and more interconnected. The move fits a broader regional push, led by Southeast Asian regulators, to link national payment systems and reduce reliance on traditional correspondent banking channels for everyday transactions.
- 8Hong Kong lists eight ETFs for Chinese overseas demandβHong Kong lists eight ETFs to tap Chinese demand for overseas assets
Hong Kong's exchange has listed eight new exchange-traded funds, aiming to capture growing demand from mainland Chinese investors for exposure to overseas assets. The move reflects efforts to position the city as a gateway for Chinese capital seeking international diversification, as tightening onshore investment options push investors toward offshore products for foreign market access.
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Pakistan are playing Hong Kong in the men's cricket quarter-final at the 2026 Asian Games. Fans are searching for live streaming and telecast details ahead of the match, with coverage guides published by major sports outlets. The fixture is drawing attention across Pakistan, Hong Kong and beyond as the knockout stage of the tournament gets underway.
- 10Hong Kong positions itself as an AI governance modelβHong Kong can offer AI governance solutions for major economies: Paul Chan
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the city can offer AI governance solutions to major economies. He argues Hong Kong's regulatory approach and experience with emerging technologies position it as a useful reference point as governments worldwide grapple with how to oversee artificial intelligence development.
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Pakistan are playing Hong Kong in the men's cricket quarter-final at the 2026 Asian Games, with broadcasters and streaming details drawing wide interest from fans. The match is trending heavily in Pakistan, India, Australia and Canada as viewers look for when and where to watch live coverage of the tie.
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Pakistan are playing Hong Kong in the men's cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games. The match is drawing heavy interest across several countries, with broadcasters and sports outlets detailing when and where to watch the live telecast and streaming. Fans are searching for lineups, scores and streaming details as Pakistan, one of the tournament's strongest teams, aim to move a step closer to a medal in Japan-format Twenty20 cricket at the Games.
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Searches are surging for Pakistan against Hong Kong as the two cricket teams meet in an Asia Cup fixture, with the match drawing attention in India, the US, the UK, Italy, Australia and Canada. Interest comes amid a busy tournament window, with Hong Kong arriving off a confident 41-run win over Oman that has made their campaign one of the competition's early storylines.
- 14Congress investigates F-35 parts diverted to Hong KongβHill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
Congressional leaders have opened an investigation into how components for US F-35 fighter jets ended up diverted to Hong Kong. Lawmakers want to determine whether the parts reached Chinese hands through suppliers or intermediaries, raising concerns about export controls and potential exposure of sensitive stealth aircraft technology to Beijing.
- 15Hong Kong deepens economic ties with Central Asiaβ# HongKong is stepping up efforts to deepen # economic and professional # ties with # CentralAsia . The # HKTDC and # HK
Hong Kong is stepping up efforts to strengthen economic and professional links with Central Asia. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council, together with the city's Department of Justice, led the Collaborate2Win campaign across Xinjiang, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, promoting Hong Kong's financial, legal and professional services as it seeks new markets and partners in the region.
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Cricket fans are focused on an upcoming Pakistan vs Hong Kong match, with attention sharpened after Hong Kong defeated Oman by 41 runs in their previous game. The upset win has put Hong Kong in the spotlight and raised interest in how they will fare against Pakistan, with searches and discussion climbing across multiple countries, including Australia and India.
- 17Insilico Medicine signs multimillion AI drug discovery dealβΌInsilico Medicine strikes tens-of-millions AI co-development deal with unnamed foundation-model lab
Insilico Medicine has signed a co-development deal worth tens of millions of dollars with an unnamed foundation-model laboratory, joining forces to apply large AI models to drug discovery. The Hong Kong-based biotech, known for using generative AI to design drug candidates, has not disclosed its partner or the exact terms, leaving observers speculating about which AI lab is behind the agreement.
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Pakistan are set to take on Hong Kong in the first quarter-final of the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games. ESPN is running a match preview as fans across India, Australia and Singapore follow the fixture, with Pakistan widely expected to be the stronger side but Hong Kong seen as a potential upset threat in the knockout format.
- 19Abby Choi case: relatives admit disposing of body, deny murderβHong Kong model Abby Choiβs former relatives admit to body disposal, deny murder
Relatives of Abby Choi's ex-husband have admitted in a Hong Kong court to disposing of the model's body parts but pleaded not guilty to her murder. The 28-year-old socialite was killed in February 2023 in one of the city's most shocking crimes, involving dismemberment. The case has drawn sustained attention in Hong Kong and across Chinese-language media as the trial proceeds.
- 20Hong Kong fashion trade fair CENTRESTAGE 2026 draws record buyersβ# CENTRESTAGE 2026 concluded in # HongKong with a record attendance of more than 12,000 # trade # buyers from 93 countri
CENTRESTAGE 2026 has concluded in Hong Kong with record attendance of more than 12,000 trade buyers from 93 countries and regions. Organisers say the four-day event strengthened its position as an international platform for discovering emerging Asian fashion brands. The result marks a high point for the city's fashion industry calendar.
- 21Man arrested over hidden cameras in Hong Kong gym changing roomsβΌPolice arrest man, 34, over hidden cameras found in Hong Kong gym changing rooms
Hong Kong police have arrested a 34-year-old man after hidden cameras were discovered in gym changing rooms in the city. Officers are investigating how long the devices were installed and whether footage of people changing was recorded or distributed. The case has raised fresh concern in Hong Kong about voyeuristic filming in public facilities and the pressure on gyms to check premises and protect members' privacy.
- 22Hong Kong trials new approach to its land value problemβOpinion | How Hong Kong is trying a new solution to its land value problem
A South China Morning Post opinion piece examines how Hong Kong is pursuing a new solution to its long-running land value problem. The city has struggled for years with extremely high property prices driven by scarce land supply, making land policy a persistent political and economic issue. The article outlines the approach being tried and debates what it could mean for housing affordability and government revenue.
- 23World News Day puts spotlight on Hong Kong's independent pressβΌWorld News Day: Why independent journalism is a lifeline for Hong Kong
World News Day is being marked with attention on Hong Kong, where independent journalism is described as a lifeline for the city. Outlets such as Hong Kong Free Press are highlighting why reliable, independent reporting matters to residents at a time when press freedom in the territory has come under sustained pressure. Commentators argue that access to trustworthy news remains essential for holding power to account.
- 24Pakistan face Hong Kong with semi-final spot at stakeβΌNew-look Pakistan take on inconsistent Hong Kong for semi-final spot
A reshaped Pakistan cricket team is preparing to take on an inconsistent Hong Kong side with a place in the semi-finals on the line. Pakistan have fielded a new-look squad for the tournament, while Hong Kong have shown unpredictable form, making the outcome harder to call. The winner advances to the knockout stage.
- 25Hong Kong's sustainable fashion ranking rises in latest ESG indexβ# HongKong βs status as a # leading # sustainable # fashion # hub in # Asia has been reinforced by the latest # HKTDC ES
Hong Kong's position as a leading sustainable fashion hub in Asia has been strengthened by the latest HKTDC ESG Index 2026, which scored the city's fashion industry at 65.5, an increase of 2.3 percentage points from 2025. The index, released by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, points to growing adoption of sustainability practices among local fashion businesses.
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Searches are spiking around a Pakistan versus Hong Kong matchup, ranking as the top trend in Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada. The pairing points to a cricket meeting between the two sides, though the collected material contains no details on the venue, format, date or result, and no reporting on how the match unfolded.
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Pakistan are set to play Hong Kong in the quarter-finals of the Asian Games, with Hong Kong confirmed as their opponent in the knockout stage. The match is drawing attention across several countries, with searches about the fixture trending in Italy, Australia, Spain, India and Singapore as fans look for team news, start times and score updates for the encounter.
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Pakistan are playing Hong Kong in the men's cricket quarter-final at the 2026 Asian Games, with live scores being followed widely. The match has drawn attention across multiple countries, including the US, India, the UK, Spain, Italy, Australia and Canada, as fans track Pakistan's progress in the tournament.
- 29Hong Kong Exchange Launches Phase 2 Listing Rules ConsultationβΌHong Kong Stock Exchange Publishes Phase 2 Consultation Paper on Competitiveness Review of Listing Framework
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has published a Phase 2 consultation paper as part of its review of the competitiveness of its listing framework. The paper invites market participants to comment on proposed changes aimed at making Hong Kong a more attractive venue for listings. Legal observers and market practitioners are examining the proposals for their implications for issuers and investors.
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A new-look Pakistan side take on an inconsistent Hong Kong team with a place in the semi-finals on the line. The match is drawing attention from cricket fans as Pakistan, under a rebuilt squad, look to secure progression, while Hong Kong aim to cause an upset despite patchy recent form.
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Hong Kong police have opened an investigation into suspected pinhole cameras found in gym changing rooms, according to the South China Morning Post. The discovery has raised privacy concerns among gym-goers in the city, where hidden-camera incidents in public facilities have repeatedly drawn public anger. Details about the gym, the number of devices, or any suspects have not yet been released as inquiries continue.
- 32Finance Minister Holds Talks With Georgian and Hong Kong OfficialsβΌFinance Minister Meets Georgian Counterpart, Hong Kong SAR Financial Secretary
A national finance minister has met with his Georgian counterpart and the Hong Kong SAR financial secretary, according to a Fana News report. The trilateral meeting signals deepening financial and trade ties between the parties, though details of the agenda or any outcomes were not disclosed in the report.
- 33Macao-Malaysia business seminar in Kuala Lumpur yields 54 cooperation agreementsβA # Macao β#Malaysia # business # seminar in Kuala Lumpur generated 54 # cooperation agreements and nearly 120 business-
A Macao-Malaysia business seminar held in Kuala Lumpur produced 54 cooperation agreements and nearly 120 business-matching sessions. The event underscores growing commercial ties between Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region and China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with business delegations using the forum to strike deals and expand cross-border partnerships.
- 34Greater Bay Area Conference 2026 draws nearly 300 delegates to Hong KongβΌThe # GreaterBayArea # Conference 2026 brought nearly 300 government officials, consular representatives, # business # e
The Greater Bay Area Conference 2026 brought together nearly 300 government officials, consular representatives, business executives, academics and policy specialists in Hong Kong on 3 September. Discussions focused on how Hong Kong can serve as a connector between Guangdong and international markets within the Greater Bay Area development, with participants weighing the city's role in regional economic integration.
- 35Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026 draws 4,000 to CyberportβThe # Digital # Entertainment # Leadership # Forum 2026 attracted more than 4,000 participants during its three-day # pr
The Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026 concluded in Hong Kong, attracting more than 4,000 participants over three days from August 28 to 30. Organised by Cyberport under the theme "The Dreamatic Circus," the forum examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping the digital entertainment industry, with discussions and showcases bringing together industry leaders, creators and technology firms.
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Pakistan are playing Hong Kong, China in the first quarterfinal of the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games. Pre-match prediction pieces are weighing up the sides ahead of the clash, with Pakistan widely expected to advance. The fixture is drawing search interest across the UK, India, Italy, Australia and Canada as the knockout stage gets underway.
- 37OOCL Wins Two Singapore Environment Achievement AwardsβΌOOCL Receives Two Singapore Environment Achievement Awards
Hong Kong-based container shipping line OOCL has received two Singapore Environment Achievement Awards, recognising its performance in environmental management and sustainability within the maritime logistics sector. The honours come as shipping companies face growing pressure to cut emissions and demonstrate credible green practices across their operations.
- 38Pakistan Face Hong Kong in Asian Games Cricket Quarter-FinalβΌPakistan vs Hong Kong Live Streaming Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket Quarter-Final Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Pakistan are set to meet Hong Kong in the men's cricket quarter-final at the 2026 Asian Games, with broadcasters and streaming details for the match now being published. Fans are looking up when and where to watch the knockout fixture, as Pakistan enter the tie as clear favourites against a Hong Kong side chasing an upset.
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A new-look Pakistan side is taking on an inconsistent Hong Kong team in a match that will decide who advances to the semi-finals. The clash is drawing attention across multiple countries, with cricket fans debating whether Pakistan's rebuilt squad can deliver under pressure against a Hong Kong side looking to cause an upset.
- 40Hong Kong Stadium may host tennis during Victoria Park upgradeβHong Kong Stadium could host tennis events amid Victoria Park upgrade: minister
Hong Kong's government says Hong Kong Stadium could be used to host tennis events while nearby Victoria Park undergoes an upgrade. The arrangement would keep tournaments running in the city during the multi-year renovation of the park's tennis facilities, with the minister confirming the option is being considered. Officials have not detailed a timeline or which competitions might relocate.