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Engineering & Construction
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Nearly all residents of blaze-hit towers in Tai Po return to collect belongings
Government says 6,265 people joined return programme that ended on Monday, with only about 50 households not taking part.
2 hours ago
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China consumption
Shenzhen’s economic dilemma: soaring GDP, stagnant consumption
4 hours ago
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US-China relations
Exiting China market a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for US tech, think tank warns
5 hours ago
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‘Golden week’: Hong Kong draws more mainland Chinese visitors but spending uneven
Total visitor arrivals, including overseas travellers, reached 854,929 over first three days of Labour Day holiday, also slightly up from last year’s 803,612.
4 hours ago
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‘Made in Europe’ law sets stage for an economic showdown with China
The proposed legislation is seen as discriminatory to China and could also hurt Chinese interests in non-EU European states.
6 hours ago
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Hangzhou’s ‘robocops’ direct tourist traffic
The squad of 15 intelligent traffic management robots is trained to control crowds during “golden week” holidays.
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BYD, Geely benefit from overseas orders amid Middle East energy shock
Retail sales of EVs fall 11 per cent year on year in April to 614,000 units – but foreign markets are providing a boost.
4 May 2026 - 7:24PM
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Ferragamo traces 80% of leather amid EU sustainability push on fashion
A new EU framework will require brands like Italian luxury label Ferragamo to ensure their items are sustainable from start to end.
4 May 2026 - 3:15PM
Panic in Philippines as Mayon volcano ashfall blankets towns in total darkness
Some 32 volcanic earthquakes, including 25 volcanic tremors, had been reported over the weekend, vulcanologists said.
4 May 2026 - 1:02PM
Japan’s FamilyMart gives old clothes new lease of life to reduce textile waste
Some 560,000 tonnes of clothes are estimated to be thrown away in Japan each year – about 70 per cent of new clothing supplied to the market.
4 May 2026 - 12:05PM
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Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it
Far from being ‘alarmist’, legislators are right to raise concerns about the administration’s fiscal plans and their impact on the city’s future.
4 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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Tsinghua University alumni can help Hong Kong serve nation: liaison office chief
Office director Zhou Ji says alumni resources are ‘rich ore’, while city leader John Lee asks graduates to support shift towards education hub.
3 May 2026 - 11:08PM
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
Quirky China: robot ‘dies’ for pesticide warnings; bot hugs girl, in-car toilet approved
In-vehicle, under-seat convenience gets nod from officials; robotic ‘park ranger’ sparks online stir; hugging automaton grabs student.
3 May 2026 - 4:00PM
From phones to humanoid robots: China’s supply chain eyes next growth curve
A slowdown in global smartphone shipments is driving Chinese electronics suppliers to pivot towards humanoid robots.
3 May 2026 - 2:15PM
How China’s industrial tourism is creating a new generation of tech-savvy kids
Electric vehicle and drone factory visits are on the rise, turning workplaces into educational sites in the AI era.
3 May 2026 - 11:00AM
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Singapore’s safe-haven status draws more Chinese property investment
Mainland firms’ investments in Singapore fixed assets zoomed to 21 per cent of the total in 2025 from 2.5 per cent a year earlier.
3 May 2026 - 10:03AM
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It’s not ecotourism if it risks damaging Hong Kong’s natural assets
Authorities need to shift ecotourism management strategies to avoid it becoming part of the problem it was meant to solve.
3 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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Beyond subsidies: what’s really driving China’s industrial climb
Engineers, supply chain depth and policy execution matter as much as spending for countries chasing advanced manufacturing.
3 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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The ageing dilemma: why robots can’t save us but China-US cooperation might
US medical anthropologist Arthur Kleinman looks for path out of a social paradox: longer lives without a defined social role.
2 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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Rescuers search for man who went missing while hiking after row with girlfriend
Authorities say helicopter deployed to locate hiker, 28, who last posted online that he was on fourth section of MacLehose Trail.
2 May 2026 - 6:48PM
New Fanling Bypass section to prevent congestion ahead of public housing push
Minister says 4km dual two-lane carriageway completed just in time to support Fanling North New Development Area.
2 May 2026 - 7:26PM
45% of fire safety shutdowns run past new 2-month cap after Tai Po blaze
Official figures show 5,674 of 12,558 deactivation notices filed in past two years involved work that lasted for more than two months.
2 May 2026 - 7:50PM
Shifting gears: how foreign giants aim to catch up in China’s EV era
International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals.
2 May 2026 - 11:00AM
What to leave? Returning Wang Fuk Court residents stuck with tough decisions
Residents returning to Wang Fuk Court after last November’s fire make tough choices on what to pack and what to leave behind.
3 May 2026 - 5:54PM
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Luxury show flat interiors in Hong Kong blend realism with dream design
Developers in Hong Kong are enhancing show flats with realistic, high-end designs to attract sophisticated buyers, blending style with liveability.
2 May 2026 - 8:00AM
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Hot summer of football festival fever ahead for Hong Kong
The return of star-studded matches featuring top European clubs heralds a second straight summer of football enthusiasm for local fans.
2 May 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong police investigate ‘suspicious’ fire after man dies in fall
Elderly woman was also rushed to hospital after heavy smoke inhalation, police say.
1 May 2026 - 9:50PM
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Engineering & Construction
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