Hong Kong
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.
Hong Kong not short of motivation ahead of India, Pakistan challenges
After progressing through the Qualifier, Hong Kong dare to dream in the Asia Cup 2022, taking on India and Pakistan in the group stage of the event.
Full Fixtures of Asia Cup 2022
The Asia Cup is set to begin on August 27 in the UAE.
Hong Kong MPs reject 'fake democracy'
Hong Kong lawmakers yesterday rejected a Beijing-backed electoral reform package derided as "fake democracy" during mass protests last year, leaving the city in deadlock
Hong Kong cops smash trafficking racket
Hong Kong police smashed a syndicate that has been smuggling Bangladeshi workers illegally into the city over the past year.
Asia tops biggest global school rankings
The biggest ever global school rankings is published, with Asian countries in the top five places and African countries at the bottom.
China to 'blacklist' its unruly tourists: report
China will create a "blacklist" of its tourists who behave badly overseas, state-media reported, after several embarrassing incidents involving Chinese travelling abroad.
12kg gold seized at Dhaka airport
Customs officials seize 12 gold bars, weighing around 12 kilogrammes and worth around Tk 6 crore, from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
Most Asia stocks fall on weak China, Japan factory data
Asia's two largest economies, China and Japan witness factory activity expand at a slower pace in March, suggesting that their recovery may be losing momentum
Mobile accessories worth Tk 5.5cr seized at Dhaka airport
Customs officials seize mobile accessories worth around Tk 5.5 crore at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.