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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EU Labels TikTok ‘Addictive,’ Warns ByteDance of 6% Revenue Fine
The EU says TikTok's design is addictive and violates digital rules. The European Commission may fine ByteDance up to 6% of its global revenue for weak safeguards, especially affecting minors and vulnerable users.
Hongkongers Lose HK$350 Million to Online Scams in 2025, Mostly Fake Concert Tickets
Online shopping scams in Hong Kong rose by 8% in 2025, causing HK$350 million in losses. Most scams involved fake concert tickets, says police.
Feb 7, 2026