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Start-up unveils prototype ‘heart’ of EUV lithography amid China chipmaking push
Oct 15, 2026

Start-up unveils prototype ‘heart’ of EUV lithography amid China chipmaking push

A Chinese start-up has unveiled a prototype extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light-source machine – a component often described as the “heart” of advanced lithography systems – marking an early but critical ...

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AI job losses set to rein in office demand in developed Asia-Pacific economies: report
Oct 15, 2026

AI job losses set to rein in office demand in developed Asia-Pacific economies: report

A mild displacement of jobs across the Asia-Pacific region as companies expand their use of AI would trim five percentage points off growth in office space demand in the next few years, according to p...

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2 Hong Kong MTR disruptions may be linked, expert says
Oct 15, 2026

2 Hong Kong MTR disruptions may be linked, expert says

Two rush-hour disruptions at Hong Kong’s Lam Tin MTR station within 15 hours could be connected if they involved the same power supply circuit or exposed procedural shortcomings, an engineering expert...

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Bridge opens new chapter in DPRK ties: Li Qiang
Oct 15, 2026

Bridge opens new chapter in DPRK ties: Li Qiang

China and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) relations are entering a new stage and opening a new chapter, Premier Li Qiang said in a video address on Thursday at the opening ceremony of the...

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Emboldened by hybrid car deal, Europe coalesces around tougher China stance
Oct 15, 2026

Emboldened by hybrid car deal, Europe coalesces around tougher China stance

The EU’s surprise deal with China on hybrid cars last week was supposed to ease the pressure on Beijing. Instead, Brussels is preparing to intensify its crackdown on Chinese trade practices, emboldene...

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Visitor arrivals top 40mn in first three quarters
Oct 15, 2026

Visitor arrivals top 40mn in first three quarters

Hong Kong received about 4.03 million visitor arrivals in September, up 22 percent year on year, pushing the cumulative total for the first nine months of 2026 past the 40 million mark, the Tourism Bo...

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Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: veteran who keeps flame of Cantonese opera alive
Oct 15, 2026

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: veteran who keeps flame of Cantonese opera alive

Veteran Cantonese opera teacher Leung Sum-yee does not expect every child who enters her classroom to become a performer. If they leave knowing what good Cantonese opera sounds and looks like, she con...

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AI 'can be problem, not solution in retail services'
Oct 15, 2026

AI 'can be problem, not solution in retail services'

The Consumer Council has called on the retail sector to proactively follow up on customer complaints and ensure that their handling of any ensuing disputes are transparent instead of solely relying on...

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Record 99.2pc of HKers didn't encounter graft: ICAC
Oct 15, 2026

Record 99.2pc of HKers didn't encounter graft: ICAC

An annual survey by the Independent Commission Against Corruption survey showed 99.2 percent of respondents said they had not personally encountered corruption in the past year – the highest figure ev...

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5 Guangdong-registered yachts to sail into Hong Kong as southbound scheme launches
Oct 15, 2026

5 Guangdong-registered yachts to sail into Hong Kong as southbound scheme launches

Five Guangdong-registered yachts will sail into Hong Kong waters on Friday when the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme launches, the city’s marine chief has said, adding that officers will step up patrols...

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