Signal No. 3 is hoisted as Paolo intensifies into severe tropical storm

Signal No. 3 is hoisted as Paolo intensifies into severe tropical storm

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Paolo (international name Matmo) churned closer to the Philippines' northern coast Thursday night, packing fierce winds and raising...
State of calamity in Cebu province as earthquake kills 69

State of calamity in Cebu province as earthquake kills 69

MANILA, Philippines — A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake slammed into the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least 69 people and injuring dozens more as...
Powerful Quake Kills 19 in Central Philippines; Rescuers Race Against Aftershocks

Powerful Quake Kills 27 in Central Philippines; Rescuers Race Against Aftershocks

MANILA, Philippines — A shallow 6.9-magnitude earthquake slammed the central Philippines late Tuesday, toppling buildings and killing at least 27 people on Cebu island,...
Asian Migrants Coordinating Body (AMCB-IMA) protest

Migrant Workers’ Group Welcomes Wage Hike but Demands More for ‘Living Wage’

A leading coalition of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong voiced mixed feelings Monday over the government's decision to raise the minimum monthly wage...
Chris Sun Yuk-han, Secretary for Labour and Welfare

Hong Kong Pushes Labor Reforms to Shield Local Jobs Amid Workforce Crunch

Hong Kong's labor chief unveiled sweeping reforms Friday to a foreign worker program, aiming to safeguard local employment while addressing chronic shortages in key...
Trump Moves Forward with TikTok Sale

Trump Moves Forward with TikTok Sale, Addresses National Security Concerns

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to sell TikTok's U.S. operations to American and global investors, positioning the popular social...
Hong Kong China immigration border

Hong Kong Braces for 8.76 Million Travelers During Golden Week Holiday

With the National Day Golden Week holiday approaching, Hong Kong anticipates a massive travel surge, with an estimated 8.76 million people expected to cross...
Kennedy Town waterfront during typhoon Ragasa

Father and Domestic Helper Charged After Risking Children’s Lives at Waterfront During Typhoon Ragasa

Two adults were arrested Friday for allegedly endangering children's lives by bringing two young boys to watch treacherous waves during Super Typhoon Ragasa, local...

Hong Kong Visa Fees Surge Up to 51% from September 2025, Adding Costs for...

Hong Kong's immigration authorities have implemented fee increases for a range of visas, entry permits and travel documents, with some charges rising by up...
Hong Kong Migrant Workers Demand for HK$6,172 Living Wage

Hong Kong Migrant Workers Demand for HK$6,172 Living Wage, Protest Wage Freeze

Migrant domestic workers, led by the Asian Migrants Coordinating Body (AMCB), rallied at the Labour Department on Thursday, demanding a living wage of HK$6,172...