February 7, 2026

Alibaba’s AI App Qwen Tops China App Store After Bubble Tea Giveaway

Alibaba’s AI chatbot Qwen jumped from 10th to 1st on China’s Apple App Store. Over 10 million free bubble tea orders helped it beat Tencent’s Yuanbao in a festive rush.

February 7, 2026

Voltage Dip in Hong Kong Traps Dozens in Lifts, CLP Power Investigates

A voltage dip in Hong Kong’s New Territories left dozens trapped in lifts Friday evening. CLP Power confirms no power cut but voltage fluctuations caused lift failures. Over 50 rescue calls came between 6.30 and 8 pm.

February 7, 2026

Hong Kong Medical Council to Set Time Limits for Complaints After 15-Year Delay

Hong Kong plans to fix its Medical Council's slow complaint system with set time frames. This follows outrage over a 15-year delay in a medical blunder case that disabled a child. The authority will also add more diverse doctors and lay members. Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau promises a bill soon to boost trust and standards.

February 7, 2026

Tesla Opens AI Training Centre in China to Boost Self-Driving Race

Tesla has launched an AI training centre in China to develop its Full Self-Driving software. The move steps up the competition with local Chinese EV makers as L3 autonomous cars are expected to hit the roads in 2026.

February 7, 2026

Hong Kong Toddler Falls Ill from Tainted Nestlé Milk Formula; 390 Aptamil Cans Recalled

A one-year-old girl in Hong Kong may have been poisoned by Nestlé infant milk formula. Authorities ordered a recall of 390 Aptamil formula cans due to a toxin scare, with about 50 children reported unwell.

February 7, 2026

India Denies Pakistan's Claim on Islamabad Mosque Bombing That Killed 31

India firmly rejects Pakistan's accusation over the Islamabad mosque bombing, which killed 31. The MEA calls the attack 'condemnable' and says Pakistan should fix its own problems instead of blaming India.

February 7, 2026

Huge Fire Rages in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone Plastic Factory

A big fire broke out Friday night in a plastic factory at Karachi's Landhi EPZ. Six fire tenders are working hard to control the fierce blaze. No casualties reported so far. Officials are on alert with extra rescue teams and water bowsers called in.

February 7, 2026

Fosun Pharma inks $1.55B deal with Eisai to launch cancer drug in Japan

Fosun Pharma's unit Henlius Biotech sells exclusive Japan rights of cancer drug serplulimab to Eisai for $1.55 billion. Eisai pays $75M upfront and aims to launch the drug soon.

February 7, 2026

China's Military Cracks Down on Training Fakes After Top Generals Face Corruption Probe

China's army pledges stronger checks to stop fake training and protect combat strength. This follows corruption investigations of top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu, accused of damaging the military's fighting power.

February 7, 2026

Hong Kong Investors Rush to Buy Bitcoin After Price Drops Over 50%

Bitcoin’s price crash sparks buying spree in Hong Kong. Investors queue at shops to buy bitcoin after its value fell by more than half from its record high.