Hong Kong: News
26 Nov 2024
ChinaHong Kong court rules for equal inheritance for same-sex couples
Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal has upheld earlier rulings granting equal inheritance rights and subsidized housing benefits to same-sex married couples.
19 Nov 2024
BeijingOver 40 Hong Kong pro-democracy figures sentenced to prison
Over 40 prominent pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong were handed prison terms of up to 10 years on Tuesday.
06 Nov 2024
BeijingChina's yuan, stocks plunge as Trump returns to White House
China's financial markets took a nosedive on Wednesday, with the yuan and stock markets taking a hit.
23 Oct 2024
ChinaHong Kong bans WhatsApp, WeChat, Google Drive for civil servants
Hong Kong has banned civil servants from using certain messaging and cloud storage services during work hours.
12 Oct 2024
IranUS imposes sanctions on Iran's oil sector over Israel attack
The United States has slapped sanctions on several companies and vessels allegedly involved in the trade and transportation of Iranian oil.
08 Oct 2024
ChinaChinese stocks hit 2-year high on Beijing's aggressive stimulus measures
Chinese shares have soared to a two-year high today, extending the recent strong rally.
23 Sep 2024
Abu DhabiWill AP Dhillon's concert be a repeat of Diljit-Coldplay chaos
Coldplay fans in India were disappointed after tickets for the band's upcoming concerts sold out within minutes on Sunday.
18 Aug 2024
India12% of spice samples tested in India fail quality checks
Almost 12% of tested spice samples in India have failed to meet the required quality and safety standards, as per data obtained by Reuters.
16 Aug 2024
BeijingExcitement in Hong Kong as rare giant panda twins born
Hong Kong is rejoicing over the birth of twin giant pandas, a unique event in the city's history.
26 Jul 2024
AlaskaPentagon discovers additional $2 billion accounting error in Ukraine aid
The Pentagon has unearthed an additional $2 billion accounting error related to the valuation of ammunition, missiles, and equipment sent to Ukraine, a United States government report released on Thursday said.
01 Jul 2024
Box Office'Inside Out 2' breaks record, fastest to gross $1B globally
Disney/Pixar's Inside Out 2 has set a new record by becoming the fastest animated movie to gross over $1B at the global box office.
17 Jun 2024
LondonHong Kong, Singapore become most expensive expat cities in 2024
Hong Kong and Singapore, two significant regional finance hubs, have been identified as the world's most expensive cities for expatriates in 2024.
14 Jun 2024
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)BSE outperforms Hong Kong to become fourth-largest equity market globally
The combined market value of all companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has once again exceeded that of Hong Kong Stock Exchange making it the fourth-largest equity market globally.
12 Jun 2024
ChinaEU increases tariffs on electric vehicle imports from China
The European Union (EU) has announced plans to increase tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China by up to 38.1%.
30 May 2024
Amnesty InternationalHong Kong court convicts 14 democracy activists for subversion
A Hong Kong court has found 14 of 16 activists and politicians guilty of subversion in the largest trial under the Beijing-imposed national security law (NSL).
09 May 2024
ChinaThe rise of matcha: How it became a global trend
The matcha latte, a unique blend of matcha powder and milk, first emerged in New York's local cafes and coffee shops around 2015.
05 May 2024
SingaporeFSSAI refutes claims of high pesticide in Indian spices
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has categorically denied recent media claims of excessive pesticide residue in Indian herbs and spices.
23 Apr 2024
NestleEverest Spices issues clarification on quality concerns, says not banned
Amid recent quality concerns, Everest Spices, a leading spice manufacturer in India, has assured that all its products undergo stringent quality control measures.
20 Mar 2024
BeijingWhat's Article 23, Hong Kong's new draconian national security law?
Hong Kong has approved a new national security law—Article 23—which gives lawmakers sweeping powers to quell opposition.
08 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaUS Army analyst arrested for selling military secrets to China
A United States (US) Army intelligence analyst was apprehended on Thursday for allegedly selling national defense data to China, the Justice Department stated in an official release.
20 Feb 2024
PetsSPCA Hong Kong launches dating-style adoption app for pets
Would you like to see pets on a dating-style app? Well, Hong Kong has made it possible.
09 Feb 2024
Stock MarketIndia surpasses Hong Kong in terms of stock trading volumes
India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have outperformed the Hong Kong Exchange (HKE) in trading volumes.
07 Feb 2024
K-PopATEEZ, TWS: KCON Hong Kong 2024 unveils first star-studded lineup
KCON, the renowned festival celebrating all things K-pop and K-culture, is set to debut a new edition in Hong Kong.
01 Feb 2024
LifestyleMeet the ceramicist whose artwork symbolizes life, death, and rebirth
Ruth Ju-shih Li, a Taiwanese-Australian ceramic artist, has crafted a 15-meter-long ceramic flower sculpture that's meant to fall apart as viewers watch.
31 Jan 2024
Entertainment'In the Mood for Love'-'Happy Together': Tony Leung's best performances
Labeled as a beloved icon of Hong Kong cinema, Tony Leung made his Hollywood debut with Marvel's 2021 film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
28 Jan 2024
Austria6 extraordinary festivals from across the globe
Diverse cultures across the world celebrate their traditions through a myriad of festivals, each encapsulating its unique blend of customs, rituals, and vibrant festivities that transcend geographical boundaries.
24 Jan 2024
ChinaAmidst plummeting stocks, China restricts shorting of stock index futures
China's stock market regulators have directed some hedge fund managers to limit short selling in the nation's stock index futures market in an effort to stabilize plummeting stocks.
23 Jan 2024
IndiaIndia is now world's fourth-largest stock market by market capitalization
India on Tuesday surpassed Hong Kong, becoming the world's fourth-largest stock market by market capitalization.
25 Dec 2023
ChinaChina relaxes grip on online gaming after $80bn market drop
China has approved 105 domestic video games, including titles from major companies such as Tencent and NetEase, reports Bloomberg.
23 Nov 2023
Entertainment'In the Mood for Love,' '2046': Wong Kar-wai's best movies
Renowned for his dreamy visuals, poignant storytelling, and scores, Wong Kar-wai's best works are a tapestry of emotions, capturing the complexities of love, time, and the human experience.
09 Nov 2023
Pizza HutHong Kong is offering snake pizza! Would you taste it
Pizza chains are constantly inventing and creating newer pizza toppings and flavors to stay atop the competition.
13 Oct 2023
The Walt Disney CompanyDisney reveals world's first 'Frozen' land at Hong Kong resort
Walt Disney has revealed the first-ever Frozen-themed land at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, a major step in their global expansion plans.
26 Sep 2023
CryptocurrencyHow hackers executed the largest crypto theft of 2023
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency firm Mixin has announced via social media platform X that hackers have stolen around $200 million from its accounts.
22 Sep 2023
Alibaba GroupAlibaba subsidiary targets $1 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Cainiao Network Technology, the logistics subsidiary of Alibaba Group, is preparing to submit its application for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong as soon as next week.
03 Sep 2023
Film AwardsTony Leung bags Lifetime Achievement Award at #VeniceFilmFestival—career, filmography, accolades
Hong Kong actor Tony Leung was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the ongoing Venice International Film Festival on Saturday night (local time).
31 Jul 2023
WorldHong Kong: French daredevil dies after falling from 68th floor
French daredevil Remi Lucidi known for doing extreme sports died after falling off the 68-story Tregunter Tower residential complex in Hong Kong while trying to pose for a photo.
19 Jul 2023
Delhi4 Indian bars feature in Asia's 50 Best Bars list
Four Indian bars have made it to Asia's 50 Best Bars list.
17 Jul 2023
ChinaTyphoon Talim: Airports, schools closed in China; HK scraps trading
Tropical storm "Talim" intensified into a typhoon on Monday and is set to make its landfall in China later in the day.
17 Apr 2023
Celebrity'To: My Nineteen-Year-Old Self' wins global acclaim: Why's it controversial
The coming-of-age documentary To: My Nineteen-Year-Old Self by acclaimed director Mabel Cheung took home the best film award at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday.
15 Apr 2023
KolkataHong Kong-bound cargo flight makes emergency landing in Kolkata
A Saudi Arabian Airlines cargo flight transporting goods from Jeddah to Hong Kong's Guangzhou reportedly made an emergency landing at the Kolkata airport on Saturday.
07 Apr 2023
Jackie ChanHappy birthday, Jackie Chan: Underrated films that deserved greater acknowledgment
It is an undisputed fact that Jackie Chan has been synonymous with martial arts and the action-comedy genre for over five decades.
17 Mar 2023
ChinaHong Kong: 2 men held for owning 'seditious' children's books
Hong Kong's national security force arrested two men for merely owning children's books, which have been termed "seditious" by authorities, reported BBC.
28 Feb 2023
COVID-19Hong Kong to end mask mandate after 3 years
Hong Kong will lift the mask mandate in public places, its last major COVID-19 restriction, on Wednesday after nearly three years.
