Hong Kong

All aboard! Explore Asia’s 5 most Instagrammable train stations

Train stations in Asia are not just transit points but architectural landmarks blending culture, history, and design. Must-see stations include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Kanazawa Station, Gyeonghwa Station, Hong Kong West Kowloon, and Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.

Cabrera excited about facing India in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Javier Cabrera expressed quiet optimism regarding Bangladesh's fixtures in the third round of Asian Cup Qualifiers, which pitted his charges against India, Hong Kong and Singapore in Group C.

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

A total of 47 pro-democracy activists were arrested and charged in 2021 with conspiracy to commit subversion under a Beijing-imposed national security law and had faced sentences of up to life in prison.

Hong Kong court finds two ex-Stand News editors guilty of sedition

This is the first sedition conviction against any journalist or editor since Hong Kong's handover from Britain to China in 1997.

Hong Kong arrests six for sedition under new security law

Security Secretary Chris Tang told reporters the six were suspected of using a Facebook page to "advocate hatred" against the governments in Hong Kong and China, which took back control of the former British colony in 1997, and against the judiciary.

China says Messi's absence in Hong Kong match beyond 'realm of sports'

Chinese state media, Hong Kong politicians and fans swiftly condemned Argentine player Lionel Messi's participation in a Japan match on Wednesday after staying on the bench just days earlier in a highly anticipated match in Hong Kong.

How Hong Kong became a fencing powerhouse and cheered up a city

Hong Kong is one of the smaller Asian Games teams by population, but when it comes to fencing the city is a regional heavyweight with ambitious medal hopes.

Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 155 runs to seal Asia Cup Super Four spot

Mohammad Rizwan propelled Pakistan into the Asia Cup Super Four Stage after their bowlers skittled out minnows Hong Kong for a record low of 38 on Friday.

Businessmen to delivery boys: Hong Kong cricketers shine on big stage

Hong Kong batsman Kinchit Shah usually handles the family diamond business and he sparkled in a losing cause against India, studding an innings of 30 with two fours and a six in the T20 Asia Cup.

January 5, 2016
January 5, 2016

Why the real King Kong became extinct

The largest ape to roam Earth died out 100,000 years ago because it failed to tuck into savannah grass after climate change hit its preferred diet of forest fruit, scientists suggest.

December 19, 2015
December 19, 2015

Tourism sector gears up to reduce carbon footprint

It is not until the recent years that some hotels began hanging the “reuse your towel, save a penguin” signs on the towel racks. While cynics might dismiss this approach as greenwashing, few major players are engaged in a streamlined operation to reduce carbon emissions.

December 11, 2015
December 11, 2015

ICC T20 World Cup 2016 schedule announced

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces the groups and schedule of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, which will be staged across eight venues in India from March 8 to April 3, 2016.

October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015

124 injured in Hong Kong ferry collision

At least 124 people are injured when a high-speed ferry travelling to Hong Kong from Macau hit an object in the water, say officials.

October 6, 2015
October 6, 2015

Hong Kong fined by Fifa for fans booing Chinese anthem

The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) has been fined $40,000 Hong Kong dollars ($5,160; £3,400) after its fans booed the Chinese national anthem during a match last month.

October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015

'Most valuable art collection ever' on show in Hong Kong

Masterpieces belonging to controversial former Sotheby's owner A. Alfred Taubman goes on show in Hong Kong as the most valuable private collection ever offered at auction.

September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015

The Fire Dragon: The moon festival in Pokfulam village

In joint with the Hong Kong Conservancy Association and Long Valley Eco Paddy, Pokfulam villagers and volunteers crafted the dragon with the grasses from the first batch of harvest from the local eco farm.

September 5, 2015
September 5, 2015

One Associate to feature in 2016 Asia Cup T20

One Associate team will get the opportunity to take part in the main draw of the 2016 Asia Cup T20.

September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015

Photographing wonderland under the water (video)

John Ng dives in the waters around Hong Kong and overseas taking amazing photos of the extraordinary sea life and marine animals for more than 10 years.

August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015

Thai police struggle to track suspect; 'new bomb' false alarm (video)

Thai police say the trail had gone cold in the hunt for a bomber a week after 20 people were killed in the country's worst bomb attack.