Two late tries send Hong Kong’s men to 33-14 defeat against Japan, although sides could still meet in Sunday’s final. Micayla Baltazar scores brace as city’s women beat Thailand 28-10.
Hong Kong is its own best sales pitch – just let it speak
Restoring Hong Kong’s international reputation and dispelling concerns among people outside the city can be done, but only with the whole community’s support. Instead of overreacting to criticism, the ...
As Hong Kong hits 31 Celsius, some of us are still enduring UK winter – but climate change brings earlier signs of spring
March brought unseasonably hot weather to Hong Kong; when living in the city, I enjoyed the novelty of the cooler months, knowing the heat would soon return Last week in my UK hometown we enjoyed a ...
Face Off: Should Hong Kong phase out minibuses as commuters opt for alternate transport?
Each week, two readers debate a hot topic in a showdown that doesn’t necessarily reflect their personal viewpoints ...
Soggy eco-friendly spoon from Hong Kong fast-food chain goes viral online ahead of single-use plastics ban
Social media images show spoon from fast-food chain Café de Coral becoming soggy after getting halfway through bowl of noodle soup.
Canadian women lose Hong Kong 7s quarterfinal while Canada men’s losing streak grows
After winning their pool with three straight wins, the Canadian women ran into a New Zealand buzz saw Saturday in the Cup quarterfinal at the Hong Kong Sevens.
Will Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban recycle one problem for another? Green groups warn of dangerous substitute items
Green groups say Hong Kong’s two-stage ban omits paper packaging using waterproof coatings that can generate microplastic and release ‘forever chemicals’.
Beneath the calm, Hong Kong’s new security law drives deeper, quieter changes
On the surface, life in Hong Kong after a broad new national security law recently took effect appears unchanged. A 2020 security law drew thousands of protesters to the streets when it was enacted.
Hong Kong’s third phase as a superconnector requires tech innovation
Tensions between the West and China offer Hong Kong the opportunity to become a hub for scientific research. To do this, it must cultivate a diverse talent pool, preserve its historical openness and ...
Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand teams continue title defence, Hong Kong men face Japan, women to take on Thailand
New Zealand’s men and women were unbeaten on the opening day at Hong Kong Stadium, but Australia and Fiji are hitting their strides too.
The U.S. must condemn Hong Kong’s new national security law
The new security law will have a chilling effect on civil and political liberties in Hong Kong, especially for the rule of law, press freedom and religious freedom.
300,000 people expected to flock to Hong Kong’s Pop Culture Festival celebrating impact of kung fu on city
More than 20 programmes planned under theme of ‘Arts and Action’, according to secretary for culture and tourism Kevin Yeung.
Hong Kong Sevens: rising force Ireland say ‘our grit comes from having point to prove’, make hosts rue sliding doors moment
Ireland have capitalised on edging out Hong Kong in 2019 to qualify for the world series, becoming one of the world’s best outfits.
Hong Kong court convicts accountant of rioting at Yuen Long MTR station in 2019, first verdict for person not linked to white-clad mob
Judge Clement Lee says defendant claimed to be acting in self-defence when in fact he teamed up with others to fight white-clad mob.