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Hong Kong Records Fewer Than 30,000 Births in Year to Mid-2026

Hong Kong recorded 29,700 births between mid-2025 and mid-2026, a record low, as the government prepares its September 16 policy address and five-year plan

Fed Knew Silicon Valley Bank Was Vulnerable a Year Before Collapse, Report Finds

An outside review says Fed staff spotted Silicon Valley Bank's flaws a year before its March 2023 collapse but held back for fear of being wrong.

NATS Blames Millisecond Software Defect for 2,000 UK Flight Cancellations

National Air Traffic Services said a millisecond software defect caused the six-hour outage that cancelled over 2,000 flights on Tuesday 8 September 2024.

Researchers Ethically Hack OpenAI Using Anthropic’s Claude, Win $6,500 Bounty

Hacktron AI compromised OpenAI staff ChatGPT accounts using Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, earning a $6,500 bounty under the bug programme.

Mbappe Leaves Nike for Swiss Brand On, Ending Career-Long Partnership

Kylian Mbappe has ended his Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On, which plans its first football boots next year.

Beijing’s Steps to Regulate Online Medical Services: A Deep Dive

As the digital age continues to shape our global society, an array of industries have adopted online platforms to cater to an ever-growing digital...

Haihe River Basin Floods 2023: China’s Call to Strengthen Flood Preparedness

The catastrophe that struck the Haihe River Basin in North China recently is described as the worst flood since 1963. This calamity not only...

CE John Lee Ka-chiu Engages Public in Preparatory Forum for HKSAR Policy Address

In a proactive move to engage with the public, John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive (CE) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR),...

Guangdong’s Employment Boost: Incentives for Youth and Broader Initiatives

South China's Guangdong Province has recently set forth a groundbreaking initiative to invigorate its labor market by incentivizing companies to hire young individuals aged...

China’s National Ecology Day: A Vision of Sustainable Harmony

In the picturesque landscape of eastern China's Zhejiang Province, villages flourish amid greenery. Remarkably, in the rivers, there's an increased presence of the Yangtze...

China’s “Shared Grandma” Program: Elderly Volunteers Aid Working Parents

In the Huijing Jiayuan community of Wenzhou, located in China's eastern Zhejiang province, a unique and heartwarming initiative is winning the hearts of its...

Neo Transformation Coaching: A Tailored Safe Space for the LGBTQ+ Community

Betty Grisoni from France and Abby Lee Hui-yeng from Singapore, both significant figures in Hong Kong's LGBTQ+ community, have established a fresh and unique...

China and Vietnam Forge Stronger Military Ties for Regional Stability

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu's announcement regarding China's willingness to collaborate with Vietnam in reinforcing high-level communication and deepening military cooperation has significant implications...

International Efforts Intensify in Search for Capsized Chinese Fishing Vessel as More Vessels Join Rescue Operation

As the search for the capsized Chinese deep-sea fishing vessel Lupeng Yuanyu 028 continues in the Indian Ocean, more Chinese and foreign vessels have...

Rising Water Levels Bring Hope to China’s Largest Freshwater Lake

China is home to many freshwater lakes, each of which plays a crucial role in the country's ecosystem. One of the most significant is...

Sweet Business of Apiculture: Beekeeping in Gangbei Village, China

Liu Huangping, a 50-year-old resident of Gangbei Village in Jing'an County, China, begins his day by placing beehives around his home, eagerly awaiting the...

Title: Ageless Craft: 70-Year-Old HK Printing Shop Leaves Lasting Impressions with Traditional Techniques

Kwong Wah Printing, a family-owned letterpress printing shop, is nestled on the slope of Sai Street in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. For almost seven...

Dongyu Island’s Zero-Carbon Demonstration Zone: A Model for Sustainable Urban Development

Dongyu Island, located in Bo'ao, south China's Hainan province, has completed the first phase of its zero-carbon demonstration zone. This permanent site of the...

China Strengthens Protection of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau’s Snow-Capped Mountains and Glaciers

China is considering strengthening the protection of snow-capped mountains, glaciers and frozen soil on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Zang Tiewei, a spokesperson for the Legislative...

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