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Bosch Home Philippines redefines modern kitchens with Black Series 8 Cooking Range
Designed for today’s modern homes, the new collection brings together a sophisticated black glass aesthetic.
Giant machines harvest a sea of cotton in Xinjiang
Giant machines harvest a sea of cotton in Xinjiang
S’pore is experiencing its 12th consecutive day of unhealthy air, the longest since 2015 haze crisis
During similar episodes in 2019 and 2023, periods of unhealthy air only lasted a couple of days
Wang Yi: China-Türkiye cooperation benefits global economic recovery
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday on the sidelines of the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia in Baku.
Lift firm faces probe over missing fire door frames
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) said on late Thursday it has referred a registered lift contractor to the police for possible fraud after inspections found that fire-resistant door frames were missing from 48 newly installed lifts at two public housing estates. The contractor, Taizoom Elevator Company (HK) Limited, carried out replacement works on 39 lifts at Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin and nine lifts at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong between February last year and July this year. Sources said the firm's director and two registered engineers have been arrested in connection with the case. Although the company submitted fire-resisting rating certificates for the doorsets, only the fire doors themselves had been installed – the corresponding door frame components were missing, the EMSD said. While the lifts can continue to operate safely, the absence of the door frame components is a non-compliance, the department said. It added that preliminary evidence suggests the company was guilty of serious negligence or misconduct, and that the case may involve criminal offences including fraud and making false statements. The EMSD said it has instructed Taizoom to install the missing components within a month at its own cost. Each lift will need to be suspended for one to two days, with work scheduled during non-peak hours to minimise disruption. The department will complete inspections on all lifts installed by Taizoom citywide within three days, and will require other registered contractors to conduct similar checks. And it has started a comprehensive review of the lift regulatory and supervision system, to be completed within the year. The Housing Authority (HA) said it was "highly concerned" about the incident and would pursue Taizoom's liabilities. The HA said no other lift replacement works on other Tenant Purchase Scheme estates were undertaken by the same company. But it has told the incorporated owners of Fu Heng Estate, another public housing estate that is preparing for lift replacement, to suspend the tendering process. The authority said it will provide all necessary support to safeguard residents' interests and safety. _____________________________ Last updated: 2026-10-16 HKT 19:00 Edited by Aaron Tam
Kris Aquino expresses love, support for son Josh following viral remarks
Kris Aquino lightly addressed the issue involving her eldest son Josh
China's clean energy equipment exports gain momentum
China's total installed power generation capacity reached 4.103 billion kilowatts by the end of August, up 11.1% year on year, reflecting continued growth in the country's energy infrastructure.
First in line: iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max launch draws midnight crowd
Midnight launch events were also held at other locations around the country, giving Apple fans more opportunities to welcome the new iPhones.
It’s your funeral: former academic gives Hongkongers more end-of-life choices
After years of teaching Hongkongers about death and end-of-life arrangements, Dr Ng Kwai-lun realised there was a gap between what people were told they could do and the services actually available to them. Determined to bridge that gap, he left a stable university career to become an entrepreneur. Ng had worked at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s medical school, where he managed embalming and helped run and promote its body donation initiative. But by 2020, the pandemic had exposed another...
South Korea-US alliance losing ‘trust’ amid widening cracks in ties
South Korea’s long-standing alliance with America is being tested by feuds spanning from investment deals to intelligence leaks, compromising Seoul’s ability to respond to North Korea. In a rare admission, Seoul’s top envoy to the US on Monday acknowledged an “issue” with Washington’s sharing of covert data. “There are limitations in our communication with the White House,” Kang Kyung-wha told lawmakers. “I find it somewhat frustrating.” That follows reports earlier this year that a South Korean...