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Thousands Gather at Tai Po Wishing Tree as Hong Kong Welcomes Lunar New Year
Crowds flock to Lam Tsuen tradition seeking prosperity and good fortune at one of the city’s most cherished festive rituals.
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Hong Kong Welcomes Surge of Mainland Visitors on Opening Day of Spring Festival Holiday
City records more than three hundred seventy-seven thousand arrivals as Lunar New Year celebrations begin, buoying tourism and retail activity
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Miu Miu Opens Expansive Two-Floor Flagship Store in Hong Kong’s Luxury Retail Hub
Italian fashion house strengthens its presence in Asia with a newly unveiled flagship blending architectural refinement and contemporary design in central Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong and Thailand Move to Deepen Tech and Innovation Partnership
Leaders and institutions from Hong Kong and Thailand intensify cooperation in innovation, research, and business to strengthen bilateral technology ties and economic integration.
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Hong Kong Celebrates Lunar New Year with First Babies of the Year of the Horse
At least four newborns usher in the Year of the Horse in Hong Kong, including a local couple’s fifth child among the first arrivals.
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Norfolk Navy Reservist Sought in International Manhunt After Wife Found Dead, Believed Fled to Hong Kong
Authorities in Virginia charge a naval reservist with first-degree murder and concealment after a woman’s body was discovered in a freezer, and pursue him abroad with federal and international partners.
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Hong Kong Disneyland Ushers in Year of the Horse with Festive “Magical Year After Year” Lunar New Year Celebration
The celebrated theme park blends cherished Lunar New Year traditions with vibrant Disney magic and exclusive experiences as part of its 20th anniversary festivities.
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South Korea's traditional sand wrestling sport ssireum faces declining interest at home
Budget cuts and shifting public trends contribute to the challenge.
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Japan outlawed Islam
Halal foods, large mosques, public prayers, and call to prayer are all banned.
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British Tourist Arrested at Hong Kong Airport After Meltdown and Vandalism
The 35-year-old faces charges for damaging check-in kiosks and possessing Viagra without a prescription.
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The Spanish government has ordered prosecutors to investigate platforms X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material
French District of Pas-de-Calais Introduces Immediate License Suspension for Drivers Using Mobile Phones
New penalties expand crackdown on distracted driving as authorities cite rising fatal accidents linked to mobile phone use
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Tens of Thousands Pack Hong Kong’s Streets for Lunar New Year Night Parade
Massive crowds of residents and visitors line Tsim Sha Tsui to celebrate the Year of the Horse with vibrant floats and performances
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SSAs Propel Hong Kong Dollar Issuance to Forefront of Medium-Term Note Market
Sovereign, supranational and agency issuers boost focus on Hong Kong dollar MTNs amid quieter financial and corporate activity
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British Tourist Arrested After Rampaging Through Hong Kong Airport, Toppling Multiple Check-in Kiosks
A 35-year-old visitor was detained following a violent outburst at Hong Kong International Airport that damaged self-service machines and other fixtures
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Thailand’s Investment Board Greenlights Western Digital HAMR Drive Project in Strategic Technology Boost
Board of Investment approves advanced hard-drive development initiative, reinforcing Thailand’s leadership in next-generation data storage manufacturing
Wuxi Lead’s Hong Kong Listing Opens Strong Capital Raise but Trading Debut Is Muted
China’s Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment secures over six hundred million dollars in Hong Kong share sale, yet its stock shows restrained movement on first day amid dual-listing dynamics
Chinese Financial Institutions Step Back as Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Licensing Framework Tightens
Amid shifting regulatory signals from Beijing and strict requirements under Hong Kong’s new regime, many Chinese banks and companies defer or withdraw from the stablecoin license race
Curry Fishball Memorabilia Soars in Popularity at Hong Kong Lunar New Year Markets
Nostalgic curry fishball-themed toys and merchandise draw crowds at Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year markets, celebrating beloved local street food culture.
Feng Shui Masters in Hong Kong Caution Against Excessive Fire Energy in Year of the Fire Horse
Experts warn that the intense ‘double fire’ energy of 2026’s Fire Horse year may bring volatility unless balanced with grounding practices
Asia Pacific Markets Shut on Tuesday as Lunar New Year Holiday Continues
Mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore exchanges remain closed for Lunar New Year public holidays, halting trading across key regional markets
Hong Kong Grants First New Crypto Trading License in Eight Months
Regulatory approval signals renewed momentum for the city’s digital asset ambitions after extended pause in licensing
Jeffrey Epstein Backed AI Researcher Ben Goertzel in Securing Hong Kong Public Funding
Emails reveal financial support helped meet sponsorship requirements for government grants totaling nearly nine million Hong Kong dollars
Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence Seen as Final Blow to Hong Kong’s Democratic Freedoms
Sentencing of prominent pro-democracy media tycoon under national security law triggers global alarm over erosion of autonomy and press freedom
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Liuyang City in Hunan Province, China, is one of the world's largest production and export bases for fireworks, with a long history of firework-making that can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty
Hometown of Fireworks.
Greater Bay Area Growth Story Jolted by Hong Kong Delisting and Finance Chief’s Resignation
Property developer’s market exit and sudden departure of company secretary raise fresh questions over governance amid regional expansion push
Hong Kong Forecast to See Warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve Since 1884 as Temperatures Approach 28 °C
Unseasonably high heat expected on Lunar New Year’s Eve with record-breaking warmth amid mild seasonal weather patterns
Hong Kong Braces for Major Lunar New Year Travel Surge with Millions of Trips Forecast
Authorities prepare infrastructure and crowd management ahead of an estimated 11.4 million cross-border movements and a significant rise in mainland visitors during the festive holiday
Hong Kong’s IPO Market Rebounds Sharply, Redrawing Listing Priorities and Global Capital Flows
Robust recovery in funds raised and surge in Chinese mainland issuers are creating a new hierarchy in Hong Kong’s initial public offering landscape
Hong Kong Accelerates Crypto Regulation to Build a Comprehensive Digital Asset Hub
City brings forward detailed rules on licensing, stablecoins, custodians and leverage trading as it seeks global leadership in digital asset regulation
Hong Kong Stocks Slip on Light Trading Ahead of Lunar New Year Holiday
Benchmark index edges lower as investors trim risk and await market closures during the seasonal break
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index Faces Mixed Signals as Markets Navigate Lunar New Year and Global Cues
Asian equity trading shows modest movement with benchmark index fluctuation as investors weigh economic data, holiday flows and external market trends
TikTok Withdraws From Hong Kong as New National Security Law Reshapes Digital Landscape
The video-sharing platform ceases operations in the city following implementation of sweeping security legislation that expands state authority over online content and data
China Confirms Visa-Free Entry for UK and Canadian Nationals in New Travel Opening
Beijing extends short-term visa exemption to British and Canadian passport holders as part of broader push to revive tourism and business ties
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
John Spiby, who won £2.4 million in the UK lottery, established a drug empire instead of retiring peacefully.
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Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. secretary of state praised American-led diplomacy while arguing the U.N. is no longer fit for purpose on major conflicts.
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10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours
Initial supply provided under IOC safe-sex policy ran out three days after the opening of the Winter Games athlete village
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Mother-Daughter Duo Elevates Chinese Wine Through Boutique Vineyard and Digital Influence
Tiansai Vineyards founder Chen Lizhong and her daughter Zhu Lili combine award-winning winemaking with social media reach to take Chinese wine to a global audience
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Rubio and Wang Yi Navigate U.S.–China Strategic Rivalry at Munich Amid Persistent Tensions
Top diplomats from Washington and Beijing meet on the margins of the Munich Security Conference, emphasising dialogue and cooperation while significant disputes endure
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Taipei Watches Closely as Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence Reframes Cross-Strait Stakes
Hong Kong’s harsh national security ruling is being seen in Taiwan as a cautionary marker of Beijing’s approach to dissent and legal authority
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China Summons Western Diplomats in Response to International Criticism of Jimmy Lai Sentence
Beijing rebukes U.S., U.K. and others over statements on Hong Kong pro-democracy figure’s 20-year sentence, underscoring deepening diplomatic tensions
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Beijing Rebukes Western and Australian Governments After Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence
China’s foreign ministry accuses the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and the European Union of interfering in its internal affairs over Hong Kong national security ruling
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Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt sparks Hollywood panic: 'It's likely over for us'.
A hyper-realistic video showing Tom Cruise trading blows with Brad Pitt on a rooftop - created, its maker said, with artificial intelligence - jolted Hollywood this week and prompted one of its most successful screenwriters to issue a bl...
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Debate Grows Over Expanding English-Medium Teaching in Hong Kong Schools
Students and educators weigh the benefits and pressures as authorities review policy on language of instruction in junior secondary education
Hong Kong Reaffirms National Security as Foundation of Stability and Global Confidence
Chief Executive John Lee highlights Beijing’s latest white paper as reinforcing the city’s constitutional duty to safeguard security under “one country, two systems”
Valentine’s Day Spurs Strong Flower Sales in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok Market
Shoppers flock to Mong Kok’s Flower Market with robust demand for bouquets and gifts, driving a notable rise in sales ahead of Valentine’s Day
Overseas Hong Kong Groups Warn of Risk to Exiles as Ottawa Deepens Law-Enforcement Ties With Beijing
Diaspora organisations voice alarm after Canada and China agree to enhanced police cooperation amid ongoing tensions over transnational repression
Justin Sun Champions AI Integration and Resilient Blockchain Infrastructure at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
The TRON founder delivers a keynote highlighting the role of AI and adaptable networks in driving the next phase of blockchain innovation
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Thousands Gather at Tai Po Wishing Tree as Hong Kong Welcomes Lunar New Year
Hong Kong Welcomes Surge of Mainland Visitors on Opening Day of Spring Festival Holiday
Miu Miu Opens Expansive Two-Floor Flagship Store in Hong Kong’s Luxury Retail Hub
Hong Kong and Thailand Move to Deepen Tech and Innovation Partnership
Hong Kong Celebrates Lunar New Year with First Babies of the Year of the Horse
Norfolk Navy Reservist Sought in International Manhunt After Wife Found Dead, Believed Fled to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Disneyland Ushers in Year of the Horse with Festive “Magical Year After Year” Lunar New Year Celebration
South Korea's traditional sand wrestling sport ssireum faces declining interest at home
Japan outlawed Islam
British Tourist Arrested at Hong Kong Airport After Meltdown and Vandalism
French District of Pas-de-Calais Introduces Immediate License Suspension for Drivers Using Mobile Phones
Tens of Thousands Pack Hong Kong’s Streets for Lunar New Year Night Parade
SSAs Propel Hong Kong Dollar Issuance to Forefront of Medium-Term Note Market
British Tourist Arrested After Rampaging Through Hong Kong Airport, Toppling Multiple Check-in Kiosks
Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence Seen as Final Blow to Hong Kong’s Democratic Freedoms
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours
Mother-Daughter Duo Elevates Chinese Wine Through Boutique Vineyard and Digital Influence
Rubio and Wang Yi Navigate U.S.–China Strategic Rivalry at Munich Amid Persistent Tensions
Taipei Watches Closely as Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence Reframes Cross-Strait Stakes
China Summons Western Diplomats in Response to International Criticism of Jimmy Lai Sentence
Beijing Rebukes Western and Australian Governments After Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence
Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt sparks Hollywood panic: 'It's likely over for us'.
China’s EV Makers Face Mandatory Return to Physical Buttons and Door Handles in Driver-Distraction Safety Overhaul
Hong Kong Braces for Unprecedented 11.38 Million Border Crossings Over Lunar New Year
Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Hong Kong Under National Security Law
OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
South Korea’s Births Edge Up After Years of Decline, Raising Hopes — and Doubts
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Supermajority After High-Stakes Snap Election
We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
Beijing Brands UK Hong Kong Visa Expansion ‘Despicable and Reprehensible’ After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
Hong Kong Visitors Maintain Strong Demand for Japan Despite Travel Warnings
Beijing Reaffirms National Security Doctrine After Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence
Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Hong Kong in National Security Case That Draws Global Outcry
Ghislaine Maxwell to Testify Before US Congress on February 9
Al.com Acquired by Crypto.com Founder for $70 Million
US Treasury Warns China’s Digital Asset Push Could Challenge American Financial Leadership
Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure
KPMG Urges Auditor to Relay AI Cost Savings
China unveils plans for a 'Death Star' capable of launching missile strikes from space
Investigation Launched at Winter Olympics Over Ski Jumpers Injecting Hyaluronic Acid
U.S. State Department Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
Wall Street Erases All Gains of 2026; Bitcoin Plummets 14% to $63,000
CK Hutchison Initiates International Arbitration Against Panama Over Panama Canal Port Ruling
Eighty-one-year-old man in the United States fatally shoots Uber driver after scam threat
Uber Relaunches Macau Service With Premium Limousine Trips to Hong Kong and Local Taxi Bookings
AI Invented “Hot Springs” — Tourists Arrived and Were Shocked
Hong Kong Urges Strong Fiscal Cushion as Global Geopolitical Complexity Grows
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Launches “We Pick You Up!” to Bring Students to Concerts
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