Otters, owls and E coli: study flags health risks at Japan’s exotic animal cafes A survey of 25 of the cafes found troubling lapses in hygiene and infection control, including the presence of E coli and salmonella https://t.co/aDezMBYCPg

Bitcoin, BNB hit record highs as global turmoil spurs flight to “safe haven” crypto https://t.co/AGDo3q75Cb

Explainer: Unsure about Hong Kong’s modular flats? The Post unpacks the big questions City’s use of Modular Integrated Construction flats has come under spotlight after installation issues at three public housing sites https://t.co/KQTf4Ah2yi

Hong Kong to renew contract of SFC CEO Julia Leung for another two years: sources The government is expected to appoint Leung to a second term as head of the SFC, handling major financial regulatory projects, sources say https://t.co/FqGkZ93B2B

Chinese solar inverter and energy storage giant Sungrow seeks Hong Kong IPO Sungrow’s filing comes amid the Trump administration’s roll-out of new import tariffs covering China-made solar energy products https://t.co/iuMeJ2vo0O

Henry Tang’s son buys 2 flats in Wheelock’s Kadoorie Hill in boost to property market The flats, worth a combined US$9.4 million, were sold to entities linked to William Harry Tang, the son of ex-finance minister Henry Tang https://t.co/YKgB8eeQM2

China launches world’s first commercial underwater data centre in Hainan The project could prove a boon for sustainability, as underwater data centres consume less energy than land-based facilities https://t.co/xoC7wJn1NQ

China braces for travel rush as millions head home at end of “golden week” holiday Transport ministry says it is working with local authorities to ensure smooth and safe journeys at one of the peak periods for travel https://t.co/vOpMIQaK4y

Macau’s Studio City gets world’s first resort hospital with MRI and CT facilities The hospital, which offers health screening, diagnostic imaging and longevity treatments, will help boost gaming hub’s medical tourism bid https://t.co/2bGT8zRQUr

Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund’s assets hit HK$1.5 trillion after record gain in first 9 months The performance translates to an average gain of HK$43,225 for each of the 4.8 million MPF members https://t.co/57JOipHSlD

Asian student arrivals to US plunge to lowest level since pandemic China and India see steep declines under tougher US visa rules, contributing to a 24% drop in Asian students to America https://t.co/1U8cflln3J

Hong Kong restaurants set to enjoy 10% revenue rise for Mid-Autumn Festival https://t.co/hnF49E1w1F

Japan’s highest-ever hotel tax awaits tourists to Kyoto from March 2026 The city’s new tax, a response to overtourism, will hit high-end travellers the hardest https://t.co/08j1ZRizBQ

Hong Kong strengthens green finance hub role with new global building certificates City’s Green Building Council issues first BEAM Plus global certificate to a complex in the East African country of Djibouti https://t.co/FGibKTPuaF

Hong Kong stocks fall as US shutdown dampens investor sentiment The political stalemate in Washington has hurt risk appetite in equity markets and also complicated the outlook for US monetary policy https://t.co/sj5ioK3OSq

As China’s population falls, 300,000-strong robot army keeps factories humming The country leads the world in newly installed industrial robots, far ahead of Japan and the US https://t.co/OUaVgGdLL4

“Unique” and “stunning”: Hong Kong’s fire dragon dance draws thousands to Tai Hang Visitors from around world pack into narrow streets of Causeway Bay neighbourhood for annual event celebrating Cantonese culture https://t.co/E3cS3NfTaJ

Ise Jingu, Japan’s most revered Shinto shrine, has been reconstructed every two decades for 1,300 years. But why? https://t.co/jtgrVug6RV

Tarot with your merlot? Why China’s consumers are spending “spiritually” Uncertain times are leading more of China’s youth to seek out mystical experiences and products, creating a budding “spiritual economy” https://t.co/BFcixOxlTm

China looks to silver economy, women, eco-consciousness to spur consumer spending Consumer sentiment remains subdued, but some growth drivers show the economy’s resilience, analyst says https://t.co/wx0Awhhli1