Bashir in 12-man England squad for final Ashes Test
England name off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.
China must take action to avoid Japan-style deflation spiral, scholars warn
As China grapples with persistent deflationary pressure, scholars from one of the country’s top universities have urged the government to take more forceful action to prevent the economy from becoming trapped in a Japan-style downward spiral.
Beijing should adopt a binding inflation target and make reviving price growth a top priority, they argued, pointing to Japan’s “lost decades” as a cautionary tale of how deflation can become deeply entrenched if left unchecked.
“Japan’s experience has...
CityU joins ranks of schools snapping up Hong Kong offices with Festival Walk buy
City University of Hong Kong has bought an office property in Kowloon for HK$1.96 billion (US$252 million), joining a growing list of educational institutions buying office assets amid depressed prices as the city’s office market shows early signs of stabilising.
CityU Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the university, acquired the low-rise office block at Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong from Singapore-based Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust. The agreement was signed on December 10, and the...
Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia
It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.
Man City assets to haul v Caicedo-less Chelsea - FPL team of week
With Moises Caicedo missing for Chelsea, Manchester City's attacking FPL assets could have a field day.
Man City assets to haul v Caicedo-less Chelsea - FPL team of week
With Moises Caicedo missing for Chelsea, Manchester City's attacking FPL assets could have a field day.
Singapore’s JJ Lin slams ‘smear campaigns’ after relationship reveal with Annalisa
After Singaporean singer JJ Lin seemingly soft-launched his romance with Chinese influencer Annalisa Qi Qi in a family photo posted on social media Instagram on Monday, internet users have been wasting no time hazarding guesses on the who, what, when, where and how of the 44-year-old’s love life.
Lin took to social media on Wednesday to provide a recap of an eventful 2025, including difficult moments where his private life was scrutinised.
He started by acknowledging the end of the year as well...
Dental practice 'gave ultimatum' after people queued for hours to register, patients claim
People say they were told they could not register unless they paid for hygienist appointments first.
Dental practice 'gave ultimatum' after people queued for hours to register, patients claim
People say they were told they could not register unless they paid for hygienist appointments first.
I swapped my personal trainer for AI - and it's working
Could AI be changing the fitness industry by offering a cheaper alternative to personal trainers?
Exhibition on classic Hong Kong police films opens at revitalised old station
An exhibition on Hong Kong’s classic crime films opened at the old Yau Ma Tei police station on Friday, with an intricate replica of a detective’s office among the immersive displays captivating long-time fans of the genre.
Curated by local filmmakers and titled “Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey”, the exhibition at the revitalised and newly reopened 103-year-old venue is sold in 25-minute sessions, with each session catering to just 20 people. Tickets for the first three days have...
'National treasure' Brighton pier put up for sale
Brighton Palace Pier is now on the market after warnings of "difficult" trading in previous years.