Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong offers businesses the certainty they need to innovate, invest and flourish in the long term, even as global uncertainty persists. His assurance came on the first day of Hong Kong Fintech Week and StartmeupHK, which is the region's flagship finance and technology event. Hailey Yip reports.

A number of foreign companies have made their debut at Hong Kong Fintech Week, hoping to tap into the mainland market and beyond. Jag Singh - a representative for Canadian firm SBI Bio-Energy - said his company, which produces sustainable aviation fuel, or Saf, can contribute to the SAR’s green aviation development. He spoke to Janice Lo.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has set out the next phase of its Fintech 2030 strategy, pairing new technology initiatives with a renewed emphasis on governance and risk management. Here's Hailey Yip.

Banking giant HSBC says an artificial intelligence and emerging technology institute it's setting-up in Hong Kong, is due to become operational in the first quarter of next year. Raymond Yeung has the story.

The Securities and Futures Commission has released its first-ever AI readiness survey, showing that most large financial firms in Hong Kong already use artificial intelligence across their operations. AI adoption is expected to accelerate over the coming year. Aaron Tam reports.

The government says designated liaison officers assisting building maintenance and renovation projects, will provide one-stop handling of home owners’ enquiries and complaints. Wallis Wang reports.

The government has pledged to implement the 120 recommendations from the independent committee report on the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in a short period of time. A political commentator noted that there could be challenges ahead. Andrew Leung, also a former director of social welfare, spoke to Wallis Wang.

Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong is striving to attract global organisations, and promote international legal co-operation. His remarks came at a ceremony to mark the opening of the Asia-Pacific liaison office of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law, also known by its French acronym Unidroit. Wallis Wang reports.

Two former senior executives of a cleaning company have been charged by the ICAC for allegedly accepting bribes totalling more than HK$75 million, in connection with the procurement of cleaning vehicles and maintenance services. Lucy Wang has the details.

The "Being Human Festival", which is making its Asian debut in Hong Kong, offers a wide range of fascinating activities including flying a drone with your mind. The event, which is organised by the University of Hong Kong, brings together researchers and local artists, and allows the public to participate in humanities research. The festival begins on Thursday and runs until the 15th of this month. To find out more, Marcus Lum spoke to Professor Yeewan Koon, Associate Dean and Chair of the university's Department of Art History.

President Xi Jinping says the Middle East should not be a battleground for rivalry between outside powers. His statement came as he met the Omani head of state in Beijing. Aaron Tam reports.

Today's 2026 US midterm elections serve as a critical referendum on President Donald Trump’s administration. With control of the entire legislative branch at stake, voters are deciding all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 pivotal seats in the Senate. Inflation, the war in Iran and other issues come into play with the opposition Democrats strongly positioned to challenge the current Republican majorities. Our US correspondent Simon Marks tells Ben Tse that traditional red states may be turning blue.

US citizens will cast their ballots in the country’s midterm elections on Tuesday in a vote with huge implications for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency. Trump has delivered his final pitch with millions already voting early.

A new cyberattack on supermarket fridges has swept across Europe, hitting fridges and freezers from Sweden to Belgium. The incident echoes a similar attack in France last month. Jamie Clarke reports.