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Slow Horses and Tenzing producer promises more underdog stories after French sale
Australian-British production company See-Saw Films has big plans after French entertainment giant Mediawan bought 51 per cent last year.
Police probe firm allegedly offering LGBTQ surrogacy services in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police are investigating a case involving a mainland Chinese influencer suspected of offering to bring non-local surrogate mothers of LGBTQ parents to give birth in the city. Tan Zubiao, who goes by the name of “berlinsun” on Instagram, reportedly set up a company in the city and advertised commercial surrogacy services for LGBTQ couples on social media. Tan and his foreign husband, who have two children through surrogacy, were deported from Kaohsiung in Taiwan last Thursday after...
'Strategic enterprise investments in HK hit HK$28bn'
Investments made by the first six batches of firms brought to Hong Kong through the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises reached HK$28.3 billion as of the end of September, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. Writing in his weekly blog, Chan noted that, including the seventh batch of 18 firms recently welcomed, a total of 142 strategic enterprises have now established or expanded their operations in Hong Kong. “They are expected to generate around HK$84 billion in investment while creating roughly 27,000 jobs over the coming years,” he said. “More importantly, these investments are materialising on the ground. As of the end of September this year, actual investments by the first six batches reached HK$28.3 billion while employing over 10,300 people – exceeding the initial phased targets by 30 percent and 34 percent respectively.” Corporate confidence in Hong Kong is gradually being reflected in real economic outcomes, Chan said. He added that among the first six batches of enterprises, around 70 percent have established global or regional headquarters in Hong Kong, while nearly 90 percent have set up R&D centres. Chan said this brings not only capital and jobs, but also research and decision-making functions – both of which are crucial to maintaining Hong Kong’s long-term competitive edge. Edited by Tony Sabine
Young woman critical, multiple people hospitalised in drive-by shooting south of Brisbane
The shooting outside a boxing event in Loganholme critically injured a young innocent bystander, with three others hospitalised.
Young woman critical, multiple people hospitalised in drive-by shooting south of Brisbane
The shooting outside a boxing event in Loganholme critically injured a young innocent bystander, with three others hospitalised.
Government to tackle living costs, secure better jobs as part of full agenda this term: PM Wong
The government will continue creating opportunities and supporting workers through change, he says
Liverpool shooting
Gunmen opened fire into a home in Liverpool early on Sunday 25 October 2026.
Will China’s 4 peace principles for tackling African conflicts work?
Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined Beijing’s formula for tackling African conflicts and hot-button issues during a meeting this month with visiting Togolese leader Faure Gnassingbe, framing it around four principles linking peace to development. The principles focus on African-led security free from outside intervention; upholding sovereignty and UN Charter principles; rejecting force and sanctions and favouring ceasefires through dialogue; and focusing on both immediate security concerns and...
Will AI-powered open-door vending machines reshape Hong Kong’s retail landscape?
Sherry Shum has embraced a new shopping routine after finding a smart vending machine near her home in Chai Wan in Hong Kong. The 37-year-old retail worker uses her phone to scan a QR code, opens the smart machine’s door, picks up a bottle of Coca-Cola, an oolong tea and a pack of potato chips, closes it and walks away with HK$60 (US$7.70) worth of goods. The whole process is so seamless that the bulk of the time is spent deciding what to buy. The moment Shum takes an item from the shelf, the...
Ubisoft Singapore lays off 70 staff as studio downsizes
The cuts affect around one-fifth of the studio’s local workforce, with Ubisoft saying its Singapore operation remains an important part of its global production organisation.