The Standard (Hong Kong)

Guangzhou and Hong Kong are set to become a premier global hub for horse sports and tourism following a major new agreement to establish a dedicated "Equine Industry In-depth Cooperation Zone" by 2030. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Driving the GBA sports economy The Hong Kong Jockey Club has signed a milestone Deepened Collaboration Agreement with the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government, marking a major step forward in regional integration.

An extraordinary blend of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and modern artistic vision is currently taking center stage at the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where visitors can experience the raw, organic power of purple clay pottery. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The museum's Lee Hysan Atrium has been transformed into a showcase for the latest creations of Professor Gao Zhenyu, who is currently serving as the institution's artist-in-residence.

A recent social media post offering a generous reward for anyone willing to retrieve a forgotten bag from a Japanese subway station and bring it back to Hong Kong has triggered widespread alarm online, with internet users urgently warning that the request bears all the hallmarks of a cross-border drug smuggling trap.

Hong Kong authorities have arrested over 60 individuals in a sweeping operation aimed at dismantling local fraud syndicates following a dramatic 46 percent spike in telephone deception. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT During the first five months of the year, these scams have siphoned a staggering HK$720 million from victims, with criminals increasingly utilizing advanced caller ID spoofing to impersonate corporate executives and tricking elderly citizens into handing over their life savings.

Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace on Saturday launched the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, a key test of national efforts to compete for a bigger share of the global commercial launch market.

The United States has lifted sanctions on nine government officials from Hong Kong and mainland China following the expiration of a 2020 executive order that declared a national emergency regarding the city. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The administrative change, which leaves thirty-nine individuals still under penalty, has been welcomed by Chinese authorities as a positive step toward stabilizing bilateral trade relations.

Governments worldwide are pushing to attract AI computing infrastructure, but must grapple with data centres' demands on resources and mounting local opposition. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The massive buildings stuffed with specialised chips hungry for power and water have sparked objections from locals around the world. Voter concerns have sparked action from local and national governments, while American activists have called for nationwide demonstrations on July 18.

Despite initial public concerns over hygiene, Hong Kong restaurants participating in a newly launched pet-friendly licensing scheme are reporting positive customer feedback, highly disciplined dog owners, and a welcome boost in daily sales. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Initial controversies give way to smooth operations Since July 9, more than 940 dining establishments have secured permission from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department to allow dogs on their premises.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is planning to launch a fresh fundraising round at a valuation of about 500 billion yuan ($74 billion) ahead of a potential mainland initial public offering, two people with knowledge of the matter said. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The plan comes just weeks after the Hangzhou-based company, which drew global attention with its low-cost AI models in 2025, raised about $7.4 billion in June at a post-money valuation of about 450 billion yuan, the people said.

While Latin Americans have traditionally rallied behind football teams from the region who advance deep into the World Cup tournament, a flood of memes, jokes and criticism has made it clear there is one exception: Argentina. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT In one photoshopped pic that went viral, Lamine Yamal -- who leads Argentina's opponent, Spain -- is wearing a Brazilian jersey. The snarky caption?