Tag: Asia

A Beijing court has sentenced veteran Chinese state media journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in prison on espionage charges, as reported by his family. Dong Yuyu, a senior columnist at the Communist Party...

A sports expert from Hong Kong Baptist University believes that the time is ripe for Hong Kong to focus on developing its sports industry. In a recent interview, Patrick Lau from the university's Department...

The Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau made an announcement on Saturday about changes to the Mega Arts and Cultural Events fund. Starting next year, applications will be accepted three times a year on a...

Hong Kong's New World Development has announced the replacement of CEO Eric Ma after only two months on the job. The company, owned by one of Hong Kong's wealthiest families, reported a significant annual...

In a significant development, a man has been taken into custody by the police for allegedly starting a fire at a karaoke parlour in Tsim Sha Tsui back in 1997. This tragic incident resulted...

Over the past 11 months, more than 2,000 construction workers and subcontractors in Hong Kong have experienced delays in receiving their wages and project fees, leading to a total of HK$300 million in unpaid...

Hong Kong Premier League team Eastern faced a tough defeat in the AFC Champions League match against Sydney FC. The Australian team dominated the game, scoring three goals in the first half. Moroccan striker...

A 75-year-old man was arrested by the police in Tsuen Wan on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out along Cheung Pei Shan Road near Shek Wai Kok Estate. The fire destroyed part...

Ocean Park in Hong Kong recently reported a deficit of HK$71.6 million in its latest fiscal year, despite recording the highest number of visitors in five years. The park saw around 3,140,000 total attendance...

Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Chris Sun, emphasized the importance of collaboration among all sectors to support carers in our community. He mentioned that the government alone cannot improve the lives of carers and...

Banker Peter Wong has been appointed as the new chairman of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) governing council, taking over from barrister Priscilla Wong when her term ends next month. This announcement was...

The performing arts scene in Hong Kong is facing challenges due to a lack of venues, according to industry veterans. The government recently released a blueprint for arts development, which highlighted the need for...

Hong Kong police have recently made a significant breakthrough by arresting 46 individuals involved in an illegal money lending scheme targeting domestic workers. These perpetrators posed as phone retailers and offered loans to domestic...

A Hong Kong man, Tang Ka-man, has been found guilty of rioting and conspiring to wound with intent in connection with the Yuen Long mob attacks that occurred in July 2019. Tang, 46, was...

In a recent press conference, Dr. Bonnie Wong, a consultant for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) in Hong Kong, highlighted the urgent need for early HIV testing. She expressed concern over the increase...

The government of Hong Kong firmly rejected a letter from US politicians accusing the country of damaging its reputation as an international financial center. A spokesperson for the SAR government emphasized that the claims...

Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal has made a groundbreaking decision in support of same-sex married couples’ rights to housing and inheritance. This ruling comes after years of legal battles fought by LGBTQ activists,...

The Hospital Authority (HA) in Hong Kong is taking steps to improve governance and accountability following a review that highlighted unclear roles and responsibilities among staff. This initiative comes after a series of medical...

Hong Kong police recently conducted a joint operation with authorities in Singapore, Japan, and Macau to arrest 65 individuals, including Japanese sex workers and porn stars, in connection with a cross-border vice syndicate. The...

The latest report on cybersecurity readiness in local enterprises has shown significant progress, with a 5.8-point increase in the overall index score compared to last year. Compiled by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC)...

A 71-year-old Chinese man named John Chen from Los Angeles has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for his involvement in a plot targeting the Falun Gong spiritual movement in the United States....

A recent survey conducted by the Society for Community Organization (SoCO) revealed that over 90 per cent of children living in inadequate housing in Hong Kong have experienced spinal health issues. The cramped living...

Chief Executive John Lee issued a stern warning on Tuesday, stating that individuals who pose a threat to national security will face punishment as prescribed by the law. This statement comes after 45 opposition...

The Hong Kong Observatory has lifted all typhoon signals at 10:10 pm on Tuesday as Typhoon Man-yi weakens and moves away from the city. The T1 signal had been in effect for over 30...

More than three years and eight months since 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were charged with conspiring to commit subversion, their family members on Tuesday learned when they would next see their loved ones...

Secretary for Security Chris Tang has commented on the severity of the sentences handed down in the city's largest national security case so far. The High Court sentenced 45 people for conspiracy to commit...

Forty-five individuals were handed prison sentences ranging from four years and two months to 10 years for subversion in what is considered the largest national security trial in Hong Kong so far. Out of...

Hong Kong is welcoming its first electric ferry this week as part of a pilot scheme to explore more environmentally friendly options for the city's waters. The ferry, operated by Sun Ferry, will undergo...

A long line of more than 60 people formed outside a Hong Kong courthouse in anticipation of the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy advocates in a national security trial. The Judiciary announced that only five...

Hong Kong is once again on alert as Tropical Cyclone Man-yi approaches the city, prompting the government to raise a T1 typhoon warning for the third time this month. The Hong Kong Observatory issued...