Five government-aided secondary schools in Hong Kong have recently received approval to expand their intake for the 2026 Form One central allocation, adding much-needed capacity in sought-after institutions. This decision, emerging from an Education Bureau pilot scheme, allows these schools to increase their Form One capacity to five classes, aiming to meet sustained parental demand…
After more than three decades championing Democratic causes on Capitol Hill, former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has announced her retirement from Congress. The landmark political figure, who broke barriers as the first woman to lead the House, revealed her decision via social media on Thursday morning, signaling the end of her legislative career…
After more than 30 years representing her San Francisco district, Nancy Pelosi, the pioneering California Democrat and the first woman to wield the gavel as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has confirmed she will retire from Congress next year at age 85. The long-serving House leader formally announced her decision via a video…
China’s wealthiest individuals experienced an unprecedented surge in net worth in 2025, driven by a powerful stock market rally and renewed optimism regarding government stimulus measures. According to the latest Forbes ranking of China’s 100 Richest, the collective fortune of this elite group swelled by $320 billion, reaching a staggering total of $1.35 trillion, up…
Hong Kong health officials reported a new imported case of Chikungunya fever, raising the year’s total as global incidence surges, prompting enhanced public health surveillance and community outreach to mitigate potential transmission risks. The Centre for Health Protection confirmed the diagnosis in a 73-year-old Tung Chung resident who became symptomatic shortly after returning from mainland…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has initiated legal proceedings against a man who sexually harassed her in public, sending a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated, even against the nation’s highest office. The incident unfolded on Tuesday outside the National Palace in Mexico City while the president was engaging with constituents. During the…
King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand is scheduled to embark on a significant five-day state visit to China beginning November 13, 2025, accepting an invitation extended by Chinese President Xi Jinping. This highly anticipated trip, which concludes on November 17, marks the first time a reigning Thai monarch has formally visited the People’s Republic…
Beijing strongly rebuked a recent joint statement on maritime security issued by the defense leadership of the United States, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines, asserting that the declaration misrepresents the regional climate and risks escalating geopolitical tensions. The statement, which followed a sideline meeting at the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) on November 3rd,…
A restaurant worker tragically died Thursday afternoon after collapsing at K11 MUSEA, the upscale retail and cultural complex located on Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. The incident occurred just after 4:00 p.m. when colleagues discovered the 49-year-old Thai national unconscious within the premises of the eatery where he was employed. Emergency services…
President Xi Jinping recently underscored the critical importance of upholding the highest global standards in developing the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), defining the massive undertaking as central to China’s long-term strategy of deepening reform and expanding openness in the contemporary era. Speaking in Sanya following a progress briefing, Xi, who also serves as General…
Authorities in Hong Kong have launched an urgent investigation after six dogs were found dead in what is being treated as a potential case of deliberate poisoning and animal cruelty in the Kwu Tung area. The grim discovery, made on Wednesday evening, has heightened concerns over a recurring pattern of attacks targeting dogs in the…
Hong Kong law enforcement launched an immediate manhunt Thursday evening following a volatile anti-narcotics operation in To Kwa Wan that left three men injured, including at least one Customs officer, following a struggle inside a residential building. The incident unfolded just after 5 p.m. at Honour Building on 80 To Kwa Wan Road, where Customs…
A high-profile legal battle is escalating in Hong Kong as one of the key figures linked to the massive JPEX virtual asset platform investigation, Joseph Lam, made an appearance in Eastern Magistrates’ Courts this week. Lam, an influencer, is among 16 individuals formally charged in connection with the alleged fraud, which police report has impacted…
A prominent Hong Kong personality, Joseph Lam, appeared in Eastern Magistrates’ Courts this morning amidst the ongoing legal fallout from the substantial JPEX virtual asset platform investigation. Lam is among 16 individuals, including several social media influencers, charged in connection with the alleged scheme, which authorities assert has impacted at least 2,709 victims with reported…