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Hong Kong files charges over deadliest fire in decades

HONG KONG - Hong Kong filed manslaughter charges against several people and companies on Wednesday over the world's deadliest residential building fire in decades, which killed 168 people at a public housing estate last year.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong charges seven people and two firms over massive fire that killed 168

The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court estate in November, prompted a months-long investigation into the cause.

Euronews

Business Brief (June 10): China Reaffirms Curbs on Dual-Use Exports to Japan

Finance ministry to issue 15 billion yuan in treasury bonds in Hong Kong, Biwin wins $1.86 billion flash memory order

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Regent Hong Kong Named Among First-Ever Winners of Condé Nast Traveler's Triple Crown Award

HONG KONG, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Regent Hong Kong is among the inaugural winners of Condé Nast Traveler's Triple Crown Award, a rare distinction recognizing a select group of hotels whose excellence has endured across time. Launched across the U.S. and U.K., the Triple Crown accolade draws on three…

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Hong Kong lays manslaughter charges over deadly blaze

Seven people and two companies have been hit with a raft of criminal counts over Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades that killed 168 people.

AAP

Hong Kong charges main contractor with manslaughter and conspiracy over deadly fire that killed 168

Police also charge seven individuals and consultancy firm involved in renovation of Wang Fuk Court complex

The Independent UK

Antengene Receives IND Approval for ATG-201 (CD19 × CD3 TCE) in Autoimmune Disease in China

SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biotech company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for autoimmune diseases, solid tumors and hematological malignancies indications, today announced that China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA)…

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China performs first ever combined transplant of pig liver and kidney to human

HONG KONG — A Chinese team has transplanted a pig's kidneys and liver into a patient who had suffered brain death, a world first which may pave the way for multi-organ animal-to-human transplants.

Bangkok Post

J&T Express's "Double 6" Parcel Volume Hits New High, Surging 83.5% YoY in Southeast Asia

HONG KONG, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the conclusion of the "Double 6" mid-year shopping festival in Southeast Asia across major e-commerce platforms, global logistics service provider J&T Express delivered an outstanding performance. During the core promotional period, its overall parcel volume surged by 83.5% year-over-year ("YoY") to 213…

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Tech Brief (June 9): China’s Robotics Industry Index Rises 6.4%

UBS sees Hong Kong IPO fundraising reaching $50 billion in 2026 on tech surge, Tencent Cloud expands AI agent push

Caixin Global

Proposed Hong Kong law allows leader to classify criminal acts as national security offences

Critics say move will undermine rule of law and enable weaponisation of crimes like commercial fraud and money laundering

The Independent UK

Sun Life Asia Financial Resilience Index: Financial Security Declines as Cost-of-Living Pressure Bites

HONG KONG, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life Asia today released its third Financial Resilience Index: Asia navigates rising costs, revealing new insights into the impact of the cost-of-living crisis across the region. As high inflation continues to impact the global economy, this year's report shows that rising living…

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AXA launches a new insurance and wealth platform for HNWIs as Hong Kong wealth surges past Switzerland

Hong Kong insurance policies have become a popular investment option for wealthy mainland Chinese.

Fortune

Dharavi project to follow Singapore and Hong Kong housing development model: Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai's Dharavi Redevelopment Project will mirror Singapore and Hong Kong's modern housing. The first phase aims for completion by March 2028. This initiative prioritises resident livelihoods and Dharavi's unique identity. The project will bring holistic development, preserving its industrial and social ecosystem. Modern infrastructure, employment generation, and women's empowerment are…

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Hong Kong proposes letting city leader decide what counts as national security offence

After massive democracy protests rocked the Asian financial hub in 2019, Beijing imposed a national security law that has been used to arrest many leading activists.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong to open first convenience store operated by humanoid robot in AI push

Hong Kong will soon open its first convenience store operated by a humanoid robot as part of the city's push to integrate AI into everyday life and deepen residents' understanding of the technology, the finance chief has said.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong proposes to let city leader decide what counts as national security offense

The Hong Kong government is proposing to allow the city’s leader to classify certain criminal acts as national security offenses

The Economic Times

Lenskart shares in focus after Viridian completes stake transfer from Copthall Mauritius

Hong Kong-based Viridian Asia Opportunities Master Fund acquired an 18.96 lakh share stake in Lenskart Solutions for Rs 96 crore. This follows a recent Rs 2,873 crore block deal where SoftBank affiliate SVF II Lightbulb (Cayman) reduced its holding.

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New Report "Early Bird" Maps Tech Investing for Asian Family Offices

HONG KONG, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking institutional report titled "Early Bird: A Practical Guide for Asian Family Offices Investing in Technology Through Private Markets" has been launched today.

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Antengene Presented First Preclinical Data at EULAR 2026 Showing ATG-207 Promotes Regulatory T Cell Induction and Immune Tolerance

SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK) , a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biotech company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for autoimmune diseases, solid tumors and hematological malignancies indications, today announced that it has presented the first…

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IBA‑UIBC Cup of Bakers 2027 "Golden Statue Cup" China Selection - Hong Kong & Macao SAR Selection Competition Successfully Held in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, June 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Final of the IBA‑UIBC Cup of Bakers 2027 "Golden Statue Cup" China Selection – Hong Kong & Macao SAR Selection Competition was successfully held at the International Culinary Institute in Hong Kong. The event brought together leading baking professionals, industry representatives, and…

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong tour guide stripped of licence over coercing visitors into shopping

A Hong Kong tour guide accused of threatening visitors into making shopping purchases has been struck off for damaging the sector's reputation and breaching professional conduct, in the second disciplinary action of its kind in less than two months.

The Economic Times

Life advice of the day by Bruce Lee: 'A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as...' - inspiring quote and lessons on goal setting, ambition, resilience, personal growth by Jeet Kune Do creator and actor of Fist of Fury and Way of the Dragon

Life advice of the day by Bruce Lee: Bruce Lee believed goals are for aiming, not just reaching. The journey of striving builds skills and resilience. Even if goals change, the effort provides valuable lessons. This perspective highlights growth and learning as key outcomes. Bruce Lee, a martial artist and…

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Dreame ranked No.1 in Global Robot Vacuum Sales & Revenue, according to International Data Corporation (IDC)

HONG KONG, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In Q1 2026, Dreame ranked No.1 in Global Robot Vacuum Sales & Revenue, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). This milestone reinforces its position as a premium, innovation-driven leader in the smart home industry.Dreame Robot Vacuum has expanded to over 120 countries and…

The Economic Times

China and Hong Kong users unable to access SpaceX website, IPO documents

SpaceX's website and IPO marketing documents are inaccessible in Hong Kong and mainland China, potentially limiting investor participation in its $75 billion listing. An "Error 1009" suggests a company-imposed ban, raising questions about the reasons behind the restrictions.

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