Money alone is not the answer, but lawmakers must show a sense of urgency to ease the burden on those most affected by the ongoing unrest

Gaming hub’s small size and small financial industry look like major stumbling blocks to its ambition

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge’s sub-two-hour effort may not officially be a world record but it does show the ‘positivity of sport’

The last thing we need now is to see scapegoating and prejudice sow hatred and distrust between police and ethnic or religious groups

The private sector contributes the lion’s share of China’s GDP and new jobs therefore banks need to undertake a calculated chance on small and medium-sized enterprises.

The man who sparked the ill-fated extradition bill says he wants to give himself up to the authorities in Taiwan.

Hong Kong is an ideal city for electrification and the government would do well to set a target to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles

The sorry state of affairs that has ended with the demolition of the kung fu legend’s mansion speaks volumes about the government’s half-hearted heritage conservation policy

New agreement to leave European Union may not be the best one for Britain, but after three years of talking time has now come to act for the sake of country.

Act threatening punitive measures may have been greeted by protesters, but it will only cause more pain at a time when common sense should prevail

Economists recognised for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty have shown the focus should be on more than filling stomachs

City needs to be patient and learn from the experience of South Korea that now labours with weak signals and poor connections after rushing ahead

HSBC is expected to axe thousands of jobs worldwide but continue to hire in Asia, a move that points to the bank’s confidence in the region, especially China

Policy address by city leader may have featured some concrete measures to tackle housing and other livelihood issues, but they all rest on her ability to end unrest

The ongoing protests have already affected the livelihoods of many and undermined the economy; what’s needed now is legislative action to pass measures that will ease the pain.

The informal summit with Narendra Modi, in particular, is a good start as China tries to convince New Delhi to join the Belt and Road Initiative

As violence continues to escalate after months of city protests, restraint is needed on both sides and government must unveil measures to take heat out of the situation

Talks between the two in Sweden broke down within hours and they will remain far apart on the issue of Pyongyang’s denuclearisation as long as their approach remains unrealistic

Withdrawing US troops and abandoning Kurdish allies will only embolden Islamic State militant group

The chief executive has already missed a series of golden opportunities to turn the tide. It would be truly, in her own words, unforgivable if she again fails to seize the occasion to save the city.

There is a need for the Hong Kong public to have a clear understanding of the emergency measure and the way in which it is to be applied by police

The US president has refused to cooperate with an impeachment inquiry into a request made to Ukraine for help in investigating the Bidens

So long as there is no resolution in the showdown between the US and China, it will continue to be a drag on the global economy, which is not in great shape

Latest action by US president against Chinese officials and firms ahead of trade talks bodes poorly for an agreement and global economy, which is being dragged down by crisis.

The local bourse should examine other opportunities and by doing so, it will help the city return to growth.

Comments by Houston Rockets’ general manager in support of Hong Kong protests have cost the team dear among Chinese fans and sponsors.