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President Viola Amherd

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po in Paris. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong finance chief woos French wealth managers as European tour starts

Paul Chan, who arrived in Paris on Monday, met representatives of French asset management association and think tank Asia Centre in Paris, sources say.

19 May 2026 - 8:30AM

Africa

US to screen for Ebola at airports as American worker is infected

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World Health Organization (WHO)

‘Crises’: WHO kicks off annual assembly amid Ebola, US withdrawal

18 May 2026 - 10:07PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary?

Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China.

17 May 2026 - 10:10PM

Financial Secretary Paul Chan’s trip will take him to Paris, Brussels and Zurich. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Richard Mille’s pared-back powerhouse, RM 55-01 Manual Winding

All 3 versions of the new watch – in black Carbon TPT, and in grey or white Quartz TPT – are masterpieces of minimalism.

15 May 2026 - 10:00AM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong leverages ‘unrivalled’ medical hub status amid global hantavirus alarm

Leader John Lee and health chief Lo Chung-mau highlight city’s unique role in boosting global pandemic readiness at summit.

11 May 2026 - 9:27PM

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Style Edit: Vacheron Constantin unveils 2 new Overseas marvels

The Dual Time Cardinal Points and Self-Winding Ultra-Thin blend Swiss craftsmanship and mechanical refinement to redefine luxury travel timepieces.

11 May 2026 - 10:00AM

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points comes in four dial colours, representing the four points of the compass. Photo: Handout

Food and Drinks

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Stübli to Blanc de Noirs

Discover Hong Kong’s latest dining gems: Stübli’s Alpine delights, Sichuan Verandah’s spicy fare, Blanc de Noirs’ bubbly haven and Lola Maria’s Spanish charm.

11 May 2026 - 8:00AM

Hong Kong property

Is Hong Kong’s cultural hub of West Kowloon emerging as ‘Central 2.0’?

SHKP to benefit as tenants including UBS, JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander set to move into new office space near high-speed rail station.

10 May 2026 - 1:32PM

Wealth: Healthcare

Resort-based genetic testing might be medical tourism’s next frontier

Humansa and Chi Longevity are working with resorts like The Chedi Andermatt and the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, while The Lanserhof has its own resorts.

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Timepieces

5 watch moments in April and May 2026 – from the Met Gala to a shocking theft

Timothée Chalamet joins Urban Jürgensen, Connor Storrie and Colman Domingo wear Omega at the Met Gala, Watches and Wonders returns, and more.

7 May 2026 - 3:55PM

From left: Watches and Wonders 2026; Cleguer Inspiration One; Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie wearing Omega at the Met Gala. Photos: Handout, Reuters

Hong Kong tourism

Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war

Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.

6 May 2026 - 8:01PM

North Korea

North Korea’s own-brand phone is sleek, colourful – and possibly watching you

Reports suggest North Korean-produced phones periodically capture screenshots that are stored in hidden folders accessible to authorities.

6 May 2026 - 10:18AMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

From footwear to AI services: China moves up the value chain in exports

In 2025, China’s export growth in telecoms, computer and information services far outpaced exports of traditional goods, such as footwear.

3 May 2026 - 8:30PM

Robots produce automotive body parts at a mold stamping company in Fuzhou, Fujian province, April 16, 2026. Photo: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Style Edit

Style Edit: Audemars Piguet launches a new atelier at Watches and Wonders 2026

At the annual Geneva event, the maison announced the Atelier des Établisseurs to preserve traditional watchmaking skills, and also released 3 distinctive new models.

27 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

The Audemars Piguet booth at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026. Photo: Handout

Banking & finance

How T+1 settlement could sharpen Hong Kong’s edge as a financial hub

After more than 30 years of T+2 settlement, Hong Kong plans to move to T+1. Here’s why the shift matters for markets and investors.

27 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM

Stock Connect

Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions

Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.

24 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Tudor’s new models at Watches and Wonders 2026

The maison brought back the Monarch collection, complete with quirky dial and numerals, and added new models to its Royal and Black Bay marques.

23 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

The Monarch collection returns to the Tudor roster this year, with an unusual dial featuring both Roman and Arabic numerals. Photo: Handout

China exports

How a Chinese plastics hub shapes Tesla’s supply chain – and moulds the modern world

From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on.

23 Apr 2026 - 6:54AMvideocam

Singapore

UN alarmed by Singapore executions for drug-related offences

UN rights chief Turk said drug-related offences not involving loss of life did not meet the ‘most serious crimes’ standard by international law.

22 Apr 2026 - 7:21PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Tag Heuer reimagines the chronograph for Watches and Wonders

From a ground-up redesign of the chronograph to a 500-metre dive watch, the maison’s 2026 line-up is all about pushing boundaries.

24 Apr 2026 - 3:02PM

Powered by the in-house Calibre TH20-11, the new Tag Heuer Monaco comes in three versions, including this one in a black dial with silver subdials and rose gold accents. Photo: Handout

China shipbuilding

The Iran war’s unlikely winner: China’s shipyards

China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand.

22 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM

Ships under construction at China Merchants Industrial Nanjing Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, on April 16. Photo: Getty Images

Style Edit

Style Edit: The Omega Speedmaster story – from Apollo 11 to Artemis II

From Nasa’s punishing 1965 trials, to the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite, ‘Reverse Panda’ and X-33 – this is how a space icon keeps evolving.

21 Apr 2026 - 11:45AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Jaeger-LeCoultre adds 2 impressive new models for 2026

The 2026 Master Hybris Inventiva Gyrotourbillon À Stratosphère is a technical and decorative marvel, while the new Master Control Chronometre is based on the 1973 Master Mariner Chronometre.

21 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

Canada

Canada’s Carney says economic ties with US have become a ‘weakness’

In a blunt video address, Canada’s prime minister promises regular updates on efforts to diversify away from the US.

20 Apr 2026 - 1:09PMvideocam

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP

Israel-Gaza war

Israeli attacks killed over 38,000 women, girls in Gaza since October 2023: UN

About 11,000 women and girls survived the war with injuries that will result in lifelong disabilities.

17 Apr 2026 - 9:42PMvideocam

Palestinian women and girls elbow their way to receive cooked rice from a charity kitchen in Gaza City. Photo: AFP

Style Edit

Style Edit: IWC Schaffhausen celebrates its Pilot’s Watch’s 90th anniversary

New pieces soar with Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn, and the adventurous spirit of Le Petit Prince.

17 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

Watches and Wonders

Watches and Wonders 2026: travel disruptions and glittering debuts

Richemont’s 10 maisons created plenty of buzz, while Patrick Dempsey dropped in at Tag Heuer and Usher is expected at Jaeger-LeCoultre.

20 Apr 2026 - 2:45PM

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Switzerland

Hong Kong finance chief woos French wealth managers as European tour starts

Paul Chan, who arrived in Paris on Monday, met representatives of French asset management association and think tank Asia Centre in Paris, sources say.

US to screen for Ebola at airports as American worker is infected

‘Crises’: WHO kicks off annual assembly amid Ebola, US withdrawal

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary?

Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China.

Style Edit: Richard Mille’s pared-back powerhouse, RM 55-01 Manual Winding

All 3 versions of the new watch – in black Carbon TPT, and in grey or white Quartz TPT – are masterpieces of minimalism.

Hong Kong leverages ‘unrivalled’ medical hub status amid global hantavirus alarm

Leader John Lee and health chief Lo Chung-mau highlight city’s unique role in boosting global pandemic readiness at summit.

Style Edit: Vacheron Constantin unveils 2 new Overseas marvels

The Dual Time Cardinal Points and Self-Winding Ultra-Thin blend Swiss craftsmanship and mechanical refinement to redefine luxury travel timepieces.

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Stübli to Blanc de Noirs

Discover Hong Kong’s latest dining gems: Stübli’s Alpine delights, Sichuan Verandah’s spicy fare, Blanc de Noirs’ bubbly haven and Lola Maria’s Spanish charm.

Is Hong Kong’s cultural hub of West Kowloon emerging as ‘Central 2.0’?

SHKP to benefit as tenants including UBS, JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander set to move into new office space near high-speed rail station.

.css-12ooj4n{font-family:Roboto Condensed,Roboto Condensed fallback,sans-serif;}Resort-based genetic testing might be medical tourism’s next frontier

Humansa and Chi Longevity are working with resorts like The Chedi Andermatt and the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, while The Lanserhof has its own resorts.

5 watch moments in April and May 2026 – from the Met Gala to a shocking theft

Timothée Chalamet joins Urban Jürgensen, Connor Storrie and Colman Domingo wear Omega at the Met Gala, Watches and Wonders returns, and more.

Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war

Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.

North Korea’s own-brand phone is sleek, colourful – and possibly watching you

Reports suggest North Korean-produced phones periodically capture screenshots that are stored in hidden folders accessible to authorities.

From footwear to AI services: China moves up the value chain in exports

In 2025, China’s export growth in telecoms, computer and information services far outpaced exports of traditional goods, such as footwear.

Style Edit: Audemars Piguet launches a new atelier at Watches and Wonders 2026

At the annual Geneva event, the maison announced the Atelier des Établisseurs to preserve traditional watchmaking skills, and also released 3 distinctive new models.

How T+1 settlement could sharpen Hong Kong’s edge as a financial hub

After more than 30 years of T+2 settlement, Hong Kong plans to move to T+1. Here’s why the shift matters for markets and investors.

Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions

Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.

Style Edit: Tudor’s new models at Watches and Wonders 2026

The maison brought back the Monarch collection, complete with quirky dial and numerals, and added new models to its Royal and Black Bay marques.

How a Chinese plastics hub shapes Tesla’s supply chain – and moulds the modern world

From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on.

UN alarmed by Singapore executions for drug-related offences

UN rights chief Turk said drug-related offences not involving loss of life did not meet the ‘most serious crimes’ standard by international law.

Style Edit: Tag Heuer reimagines the chronograph for Watches and Wonders

From a ground-up redesign of the chronograph to a 500-metre dive watch, the maison’s 2026 line-up is all about pushing boundaries.

The Iran war’s unlikely winner: China’s shipyards

China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand.

Style Edit: The Omega Speedmaster story – from Apollo 11 to Artemis II

From Nasa’s punishing 1965 trials, to the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite, ‘Reverse Panda’ and X-33 – this is how a space icon keeps evolving.

Style Edit: Jaeger-LeCoultre adds 2 impressive new models for 2026

The 2026 Master Hybris Inventiva Gyrotourbillon À Stratosphère is a technical and decorative marvel, while the new Master Control Chronometre is based on the 1973 Master Mariner Chronometre.

Canada’s Carney says economic ties with US have become a ‘weakness’

In a blunt video address, Canada’s prime minister promises regular updates on efforts to diversify away from the US.

Israeli attacks killed over 38,000 women, girls in Gaza since October 2023: UN

About 11,000 women and girls survived the war with injuries that will result in lifelong disabilities.

Style Edit: IWC Schaffhausen celebrates its Pilot’s Watch’s 90th anniversary

New pieces soar with Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn, and the adventurous spirit of Le Petit Prince.

Watches and Wonders 2026: travel disruptions and glittering debuts

Richemont’s 10 maisons created plenty of buzz, while Patrick Dempsey dropped in at Tag Heuer and Usher is expected at Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Resort-based genetic testing might be medical tourism’s next frontier