Hong Kong

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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.

August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015

Shooting with the stars

Three young men get a different perspective on the city and their own lives by taking photos from the rooftops of Hong Kong’s buildings.

June 21, 2015
June 21, 2015

Hong Kong: Dragon boat race

The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the favourites among a variety of Chinese festivals celebrated in the Hong Kong SAR.

June 19, 2015
June 19, 2015

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

May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015

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.

May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015

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.

April 12, 2015
April 12, 2015

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.

April 3, 2015
April 3, 2015

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.

March 24, 2015
March 24, 2015

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

March 18, 2015
March 18, 2015

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.

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