The Standard 英文虎報

30/08/2025

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited a public housing estate in Shau Kei Wan on Saturday, his second neighborhood tour in as many weekends, to engage with elderly residents and gather community feedback less than a month before delivering his annual policy address.

30/08/2025

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu attended a memorial ceremony on Saturday at the Monuments for Martyrs Against Japanese Militarism to honor those who fought and died during World War II, using the occasion to announce a new government initiative to install commemorative plaques at local sites significant to the Communist-led resistance.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu attended a memorial ceremony on Saturday at the Monuments for Martyrs Against Japanese Militarism to honor those who fought and died during World War II, using the occasion to announce a new government initiative to install commemorative plaques at local si...

30/08/2025

The United States is making it more difficult for chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix to produce chips in China by revoking authorizations that allowed the companies to receive American semiconductor manufacturing equipment there, according to the Federal Register.

30/08/2025

A federal judge on Friday will consider whether to block President Donald Trump temporarily from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook while she pursues a lawsuit claiming Trump has no valid reason to remove her.

30/08/2025

The man arrested for allegedly skipping out on an HK$80,000 hotel dinner bill has been revealed as a repeat offender who was recently released from prison after serving time for sexual crimes committed under similar online dating pretenses.

30/08/2025

A fire broke out at Richland Shopping Arcade in Tuen Mun on Saturday morning, filling the building with thick smoke and leading to the evacuation of dozens of people, while causing significant traffic disruptions in the area.

30/08/2025

A 23-year-old local man was arrested on Friday night in connection with an elaborate scam where he allegedly posed as a lawyer, enjoyed an exorbitantly expensive dinner with a woman he met online, and then fled, leaving her to pay the HK$80,000 bill.

30/08/2025

A US appeals court on Friday ruled that many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have upended global trade, were illegal -- but allowed them to remain in place for now, giving him time to take the fight to the Supreme Court.

30/08/2025

A US court on Friday began hearing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's challenge of President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her, in a legal battle set to have major implications for the US central bank and its independence.

30/08/2025

The United States said Friday it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month's UN General Assembly, where France is leading a push to recognize a Palestinian state.

30/08/2025

Jockey Club helps launch Hong Kong talent onto global stage with Now United

The hunt for a new Hong Kong, China member of global pop group Now United has concluded! Supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club in partnership with XIX Entertainment, Ariel Tsang, an outstanding young talent emerged victorious after months of auditions, intensive bootcamps and world-class training. The initiative is testament to the Club’s commitment to youth and talent development, helping to promote Hong Kong on the world stage.

The hunt for a new Hong Kong, China member of global pop group Now United is over! Back in May, The Hong Kong Jockey Club launched a strategic partnership with XIX Entertainment and their first initiative was to bring Now United to Hong Kong to look for a new member. Following a months-long search c...

29/08/2025

In a bid to boost tourism, the Thai government has announced it will offer 200,000 free domestic round-trip flights to international visitors who book their flights to Thailand between September and November. Each free ticket includes 20 kg of checked baggage.

In a bid to boost tourism, the Thai government has announced it will offer 200,000 free domestic round-trip flights to international visitors who book their flights to Thailand between September and November. Each free ticket includes 20 kg of checked baggage.