The 21-year-old topples home favourite Bu Yunchaokete to book Jiujiang semi-final clash with Sun Fajing on Saturday.
Hong Kong police investigate ‘suspicious’ fire after man dies in fall
Hong Kong authorities are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out in a residential flat, after a man died when he fell from a building and an elderly woman was overcome due to heavy smoke.
Uber acquires rival FlyTaxi in Hong Kong push, Sing Tao reports
Uber Technologies Inc. has agreed to acquire Hong Kong’s FlyTaxi as part of its expansion plans in the city, Sing Tao Daily reported, citing an announcement by the US-based company.
Hong Kong steps up enforcement as online e-cigarette sales continue despite ban
Overseas platforms still shipping products to the city despite ban, prompting authorities to boost patrols and digital surveillance.
Young Hong Kong basketball players to get elite coaching in EASL’s Future Champions plan
The programme, in collaboration with the Jockey Club, has also been launched in Macau and Cebu City, with 176 participants across three cities.
Hong Kong bans public vaping, eyes wider restrictions
Vaping and the use of e-cigarettes in public spaces are now prohibited in Hong Kong, as city authorities ramp up efforts to curb tobacco use and protect public health. The ban took effect on Thursday ...
‘Golden week’ opens with 76,056 mainland visitors flooding Hong Kong for hikes, city walks
Many visitors headed to the countryside for scenic views, while others opted for ‘city walks’ to explore picturesque corners of the city.
Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai’s criminal acts in press freedom index
Authorities accuse some media groups of conflating Lai case with press freedom to vilify Hong Kong and mislead public.
Hong Kong a key global hub for USDC cross-border payments: Circle CEO
Stablecoin payments into Hong Kong are surging on the cross-border payment network of Circle Internet Group, operator of the world’s second largest stablecoin issuer USDC, as the US firm eyes ...
Stealth vaping continues despite new Hong Kong ban, 4 penalised
We will issue penalty tickets without warning, and step up publicity in high-traffic areas such as business districts,’ Dr Manny Lam says.
Hong Kong public hospitals to extend time for daily visits from 5 to 9 hours by July 31
Those in two districts will begin new arrangement this month, while visitors at paediatric wards will also get 24-hour access by end of July.
Hong Kong is a good place to find stolen or looted Chinese artefacts
I n the backroom of an unassuming antiques shop in Hong Kong, Gino Caspari discovered treasure. The Swiss archaeologist, who was posing as a buyer in order to investigate Hong Kon ...
Hong Kong homebuyers flock to new launches as flats sell out swiftly
All 120 units at One Victoria Cove I sold out by late afternoon, while Pavilia Farm III sold 19 of 45 units by 6.50pm Hong Kong homebuyers snapped up most of the new flats released on Thursday, with ...
Will top Hong Kong civil servants pay price for blunders under new system?
Senior Hong Kong civil servants are asking themselves that question after the unveiling of a new accountability system targeting department heads. They point to the deadly Tai Po fire last year as an ...