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‘On-the-ground exports’: Shanghai turns to foreign tourists to boost consumption

Inbound visitors are considered a low-cost initiative to address the nation’s consumption figures.

Tourists from Russia take a selfie at the Bund area in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

China-Nepal border disaster: 1,000-plus missing as Beijing sends rescue teams

Diplomacy

Wang Yi calls on US to ‘overcome obstacles’ ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

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SERIES: US visa pause fallout

‘Panic’ as US immigrant visa interview pause hits at least 100 Hongkongers

‘They are worried that they might not be able to migrate to the US, as there are rumours that the immigration programme is terminated,’ immigration consultant says.

US President Donald Trump. At least 100 Hong Kong-based applicants have been affected by the indefinite postponement of US immigrant visa interviews worldwide. Photo: AP
The US Consulate General in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse

Science

Chinese scientists discover that trees are producing ozone smog in Beijing

The city’s poplars and willows have been identified as the source of an unexpected spike in ozone levels during the heat of the summer.

Beijing has an unusually high number of willows and poplars. Photo: Shutterstock

Arts

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist famous for pumpkins and polka dots, dies aged 97

The avant-garde artist, who enjoyed a strong following in Hong Kong, died on August 14 at a hospital in Tokyo due to multiple organ failure.

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama waves during a press preview of her exhibition titled “My Eternal Soul” at the National Art Centre in Tokyo on February 21, 2017. Photo: AFP

China

Live broadcast of Fan’s German Cup clash sells out Chinese cinemas in minutes

Table tennis star Fan Zhendong will play for club side Borussia Dusseldorf in a German Cup clash against Ochsenhausen on Saturday.

Fan Zhendong has been attracting crowds wherever he goes during his time in Germany. Photo: Xinhua

Business

Why Hong Kong’s strategic advantages attract global talent

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Married couple Robert Lay and Emma Li, who are both finance industry veterans, moved to Hong Kong from New Zealand with their children in 2023.

China Business

China’s Akeso says cancer drug beat AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi in phase 3 trial

The biliary tract cancer trial is the latest breakthrough for Akeso’s ivonescimab, which has also shown promise in treating some lung cancers.

China’s biopharmaceutical firms are increasingly looking to compete directly on the global market. Photo: Shutterstock

Military

Japan fast-tracks anti-drone system amid China’s military build-up

Ukraine conflict shows the value of nimble procurement, which experts say could help Tokyo respond to Beijing’s expanding capabilities.

Analysts have questioned whether Tokyo can replicate the rapid procurement process with other systems in the future. Photo: Terra Drone

Hong Kong Economy

Bruno Mars to play 4 shows in Hong Kong next May, returning after nearly a decade

Grammy-winning US pop star will perform on May 7, 8, 11 and 12 in ‘Romantic Tour’ that also includes stops in Singapore, Japan and Thailand.

Bruno Mars performs at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in February this year. Photo: Getty Images

Politics

Philippines’ rising military pensions risk triggering budget ‘time bomb’

The surge in pensions may weaken the country’s push to buy modern military assets to strengthen its deterrence.

Philippine military servicemen take part in a live fire exercise during the annual US-Philippines joint Balikatan exercise in Rizal, Palawan, last year. Photo: AFP
Philippine soldiers pose for a picture in front of the Japanese Type 88 surface-to-ship missile launcher during the annual Balikatan military drills between the US and the Philippines at Paoay, Ilocos Norte province, in May. Photo: Reuters
Philippine troops participate in live‑fire exercises in Barangay Aporawan, Aborlan, Palawan, during the Balikatan joint military drills between the US and the Philippines in April. Photo: Reuters

Lifestyle & Culture

Can Singapore’s new anti-scam rules help stop online fraud before it occurs?

The new rules shift more responsibility to messaging platforms, in a move analysts say could become a regional model.

People walk past a poster warning of scam threats in the financial business district of Raffles Place in Singapore in September 2025. Photo: AFP

Big Tech

Nvidia ships first H200 chips to China, expects no data-centre computing revenue

AI chipmaker upbeat on global demand, saying it expects revenue to grow by about 70 per cent in 2028 financial year.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Tokyo last month. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong remains most international city in Asia, widening lead over Singapore

City leads in business, connectivity and talent diversity but trails rivals in technology investment, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce finds.

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Hong Kong has retained first place in the Asian Cities Internationality Index, widening its lead over Singapore. Photo: Dickson Lee

Lifestyle & Culture

Bears and pest control: how Japan is spending its departure tax windfall

Critics say the funds are being channelled into projects with limited direct benefit to travellers and question how the money is being spent.

A sign warning of bears is seen at the start of a hiking trail in Nikko, Japan, in July. Photo: AFP
People enjoy the cherry blossom viewing with nemophila at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in Fukuoka, Japan, in April. Photo: AFP

Science

China launches world’s first 100kW bamboo-built floating solar farm

The experimental platform is part of a broader push to replace steel and plastic components with more environmentally friendly materials.

The floating solar platform, named Jilin-2, is made of composite bamboo tubes and pipes. Photo: QQ.com

Markets

Diversification drive after chip sell-off gives China’s private funds a boost

Mutual funds’ net assets under management shrank by 1.4 per cent in July, while private funds grew 8.7 per cent to record high.

China’s private funds grew faster than its mutual funds last month. Photo: Getty Images

Health & Environment

In Focus | As Hong Kong faces more heatwaves, what must be done to improve its resilience?

From supporting vulnerable residents to revamping laws and public spaces, experts say city must adopt comprehensive climate resilience strategy.

Illustration: Davies Christian
A woman struggles in the sweltering heat in Hong Kong amid record-high temperatures in August. Photo: Karma Lo
An elderly woman takes shelter from the heat at a shopping centre in Sham Shui Po. Older residents are increasingly vulnerable to Hong Kong’s extreme temperatures during the summer months. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Diplomacy

Global US immigrant visa pause: fallout across China, Asia and Hong Kong

On August 26, the US State Department announced a temporary pause on immigrant visa interview appointments at all embassies and consulates globally. Explore our complete coverage of its ripple effects across mainland China, Hong Kong, and the rest of Asia.

The US has issued a global pause for immigration visa appointments. Photo: Dreamstime/TNS
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