Maria Coady was photographed with Chris Patten and rubbed shoulders with the Brunei royal family – before being jailed by a Hong Kong court.
Hong Kong educators, tech industry leaders discuss AI at Principal’s Forum
The annual Principals’ Forum brought educators and tech leaders together to discuss AI’s role in music, the arts, and more Think about it: What are the benefits of using AI to address mental health issues in Hong Kong, especially for teens? What are ...
2 Philippine startups recognized as Asia’s best innovators
Philippine startups continue to show what they can do to bring innovation to people’s lives—and their hard work is not left unnoticed. At the latest Asia Technology Entrepreneurship Conference’s (ATEC ...
Think Business, Think Hong Kong: Spotlighting Asia opportunities in Jakarta
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to conduct its mega-promotion campaign, Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK), in Jakarta on Jan. 8, 2025.
Hong Kong man pleads guilty to trafficking endangered turtles from Southern California to China
A Hong Kong man pleaded guilty Friday to trafficking eastern box turtles from Southern California to China after wildlife inspectors discovered the endangered animals inside packages at a Torrance ...
Chinese social media Xiaohongxu moves closer to IPO as profits surge in 2024, sources say
With popularity booming in recent years and recent profitability, the company has selected underwriters for a planned public listing.
Hong Kong’s debt-hit Han Academy hunts for investors to keep school running
With school in a dire financial position, founding supervisor says she has held discussions with more than one investor.
Dock introduces credentials recovery, lands new deal with Hong Kong financial sector
Reusable digital identity platform Dock has added a new feature that will allow users to recover their credentials quickly with the help of biometrics.
HK$2 million fine, 2 years’ jail proposed for illegal structures in Hong Kong
Hong Kong landlords may face a fine of up to HK$2 million (US$257,220) and two years behind bars if they are convicted of illegally building a basement or other significant structures, while ignorance ...
Sexy Tea Is Said to Plan US IPO Instead of Listing in Hong Kong
Hunan Chayue Cultural Industry Development Group Ltd., also known as Sexy Tea, is looking to do an initial public offering in the US instead of Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter.
HKEX launches retail fund repository, strengthening Hong Kong’s appeal as wealth hub
The first phase of the integrated fund platform launched on Friday provides information on more than 2,000 retail funds.
Mandopop king Jay Chou to hold a three-day concert in Hong Kong in 2025
The King of Mandopop Jay Chou will return to Hong Kong for a concert in 2025. The three-day show will be held at the Kai Tak Stadium.
‘I want to eat garbage’: This ‘talking’ dustbin in Hong Kong cries for trash. Video is viral
The video captures the bin moving around and exclaiming, 'I want to eat garbage! Is there really none? Aaaah! The garbage is gone!' Its humorous and exaggerated cries have drawn attention for their creative approach to waste management.
Mystery big spender snaps up 26 Hong Kong flats for HK$150 million in 1-day shopping spree
A mystery buyer splurged HK$150 million (US$19.3 million) to snap up 26 new flats in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak district in a one-day shopping spree. The flats were acquired in projects such as Double Coast ...