EU condemns Macau authorities for arrest of former lawmaker and activist
The European Union has condemned Macau authorities for arresting a democracy activist from the former Portuguese enclave over alleged national security violations.
In a statement on Saturday, the EU said the arrest of Au Kam-san, a former pro-democracy lawmaker of Macau, “adds to the existing concerns about the ongoing erosion of political pluralism and freedom of speech” in the city.
The casino hub was returned to China by Portugal in 1999. Like Hong Kong, Macau is also run under Beijing’s “one…
No need to amend law in light of AI porn case, Hong Kong privacy chief says
The head of Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has said there is no immediate need to amend the law to specifically target the creation of AI-generated deepfake pornography, stressing that existing legislation is sufficient to handle offences.
In her most detailed comments following a recent high-profile case at the University of Hong Kong, Ada Chung Lai-ling said on Saturday that because the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance was “principle-based” and “technology-neutral”, it applied to the misuse of…
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How can you protect yourself if Hong Kong has chikungunya fever outbreak?
Hong Kong has confirmed its first imported case of chikungunya fever since 2019, involving a 12-year-old boy, with health authorities urging residents to step up vigilance against the mosquito-borne disease.
Should residents worry about a local outbreak? What protective measures should be taken? The Post breaks down the details for you.
1. What happened to the boy?
The head of the communicable disease branch of the Centre for Health Protection, Dr Albert Au Ka-wing, said the boy lived in Kwun…
Chinese actress Zhao Lusi accuses management company of wage theft and threats
2nd August 2025 – (Shanghai) Chinese actress Zhao Lusi has publicly clashed with her management company, Galaxy Cool Entertainment, prompting widespread discussion on social media platform Weibo. On 2nd August, she tagged the company in a post, leading to a flurry of online commentary. Within hours, she published a detailed statement alleging exploitation and wage […]
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DeFi Education Fund urges caution in Senate’s approach to DeFi regulation
2nd August 2025 – (Hong Kong) The DeFi Education Fund (DEF), supported by an early grant from Uniswap, has urged the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to adopt a cautious approach to regulating decentralised finance (DeFi). In a formal response to the draft Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025 (RFIA), DEF, along with a coalition of […]
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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs experience US$964 million outflow
2nd August 2025 – (New York) Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced a significant $812 million outflow, marking the second-largest drop in history, while ether ETFs ended their impressive 20-day streak with a total of $152 million in losses. The first day of August proved tumultuous for crypto ETFs, as both bitcoin and ether funds plunged, […]
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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes near Vilyuchinsk, Russia
2nd August 2025 – (Moscow) A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 166 km southeast of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, at 14:14 GMT on Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicentre, located at a depth of 20.5 km, was initially recorded at 51.61 degrees north latitude and 159.55 degrees east longitude.
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Trump suggests he won’t fire Fed Chair Powell despite ongoing criticism
2nd August 2025 – (Washington) U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he is “most likely” to retain Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite his ongoing public pressure for Powell to step down. For months, Trump has openly criticised Powell for maintaining steady interest rates, contrary to his calls for reductions. Recently, he has […]
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Chairman of Pat Heung Rural Committee, Kwok Wing-cheong passes away during medical procedure at Union Hospital
3rd August 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Chairman of the Yuen Long District Council’s Pat Heung Rural Committee, and Yuen Long District Council Secretariat, Kwok Wing-cheong, passed away on Saturday morning at Union Hospital in Sha Tin. Sources indicate that Kwok underwent a medical procedure known as “coronary angioplasty” at the hospital, during which he […]
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