Hong Kong: News

23 Oct 2024

China

Hong 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

Iran

US 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

China

Chinese 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 Dhabi

Will 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

India

12% 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

Beijing

Excitement 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

Alaska

Pentagon 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

London

Hong 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.

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

China

EU 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 International

Hong 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

China

The 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

Singapore

FSSAI 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

Nestle

Everest 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

Beijing

What'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.

US 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

Pets

SPCA 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 Market

India 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-Pop

ATEEZ, 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

Lifestyle

Meet 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

Austria

6 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

China

Amidst 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

India

India 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

China

China 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 Hut

Hong 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.

Disney 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

Cryptocurrency

How 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 Group

Alibaba 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 Awards

Tony 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

World

Hong 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

Delhi

4 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

China

Typhoon 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

Kolkata

Hong 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 Chan

Happy 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

China

Hong 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-19

Hong 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.

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