Hongkonger Taichi Kho secured his biggest career win at the International Series Morocco on Sunday, holding off a late challenge from childhood hero Bubba Watson to win by one shot. Kho finished at 19-under-par after a birdie on the final hole.
Hongkonger Taichi Kho secured his biggest career win at the International Series Morocco on Sunday, holding off a late charge from childhood hero Bubba Watson to win by one shot. Kho finished at 19-under-par.
Hong Kong triathlete Oscar Coggins qualified for the Asian Games by winning bronze at the Asia Triathlon Super Sprint Elite championship in Xuzhou. This achievement comes after a previous withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health struggles.
A 48-year-old Hongkonger with over 20 years of experience as a light goods van driver is considering a career change to become a private driving instructor due to a gloomy economic outlook and increased competition in the logistics industry. He sees an opportunity with the Transport Department's announcement of 332 new licenses for driving instructors.
Singer-songwriter Emma-Lee Moss, known as Emmy the Great, uses her memoir 'My Cantopop Nights' to explore Hong Kong's history and her own identity through the lens of Cantopop music. The book delves into iconic songs and artists, linking them to personal experiences and the city's turbulent past.
Hong Kong authorities plan a three-year reform for the struggling Hongkong Post, considering options like privatization or departmentalization. A HK$4.6 billion cash injection aims to buy time for this comprehensive review of its operating model.
Two men in Hong Kong have been convicted of murdering a man over a gambling debt and then attempting to extort HK$3.6 million from his wife for his release, despite him being deceased. The victim's body was found buried near Ping Yeung Village.
Over 673,000 Hongkongers returning from mainland China faced unprecedented crowds at land checkpoints on Monday night, with wait times exceeding three hours.
Hong Kong celebrated the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission, featuring the city's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying. The crew, including Lai, Zhu Yangzhu, and Zhang Zhiyuan, departed from Jiuquan, Gansu province, heading to the Gobi Desert launch site. Lai, a police superintendent and mother of three, is the fourth Chinese woman in space and the first female payload specialist.
Hong Kong is forecast to experience a scorching week with temperatures potentially hitting 33°C on four consecutive days, possibly triggering the year's first very hot weather warning. An anticyclone aloft is bringing hot and fine weather to the region.
Nearly 10,000 Hongkongers have received permanent residency in the UK through a special immigration route launched in January 2021. These individuals can apply for British citizenship next year after completing five years of residence.
A six-member team in Hong Kong, launched by RIPHK, provides affordable corpse restoration services for disfigured bodies, aiming to allow the deceased dignified burials and console grieving families. They have handled over 10 cases, including victims of the Tai Po fire.
A Hongkonger mother, Annyee Chan, describes the significant logistical challenges of breastfeeding her son while working in the city. She highlights the lack of adequate nursing facilities and the difficulties of balancing work commitments with pumping and storing milk, ultimately leading her to stop breastfeeding at eight months.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, encouraged young people to pursue their dreams, stating "there must be a better tomorrow" if they work hard and consider their country. She is set to launch to the Tiangong space station on Sunday.
Typhoon Alice struck Hong Kong on Friday, resulting in four fatalities, including two women and two children. The damage was minimal compared to a previous storm in June last year, with around 20 injuries reported.
Hundreds, including prominent figures, attended a memorial service for Maisy Ho Chiu-ha, daughter of Stanley Ho, remembering her as a low-profile philanthropist. Ho, executive director of Shun Tak Holdings, died at 58.
Leaders from Hong Kong and China celebrated the opening of the Bank of China Tower, the territory's tallest building, on May 18, 1990. Despite recent acrimony, officials expressed confidence in future cooperation.
Two Hong Kong tourists died in a car crash in New Zealand. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch confirmed the incident. Road safety concerns are raised, particularly for Hong Kong drivers adapting to driving on the left.
Ceci Lee Sze-wing secured two bronze medals at the Japan Track Cup on Saturday, adding to her silver from Friday. She finished third in the elimination race and the points race, demonstrating resilience after a sixth-place finish in the scratch race.
Hong Kong's SFC is increasingly using monetary settlements, totaling HK$2.5 billion recently, to address financial misconduct. This aligns with global trends, prioritizing compensation for investors over lengthy legal battles and jail terms.
US-Präsident Donald Trump hat sich bei seinem China-Besuch vergeblich für die Freilassung des inhaftierten Hongkonger Verlegers Jimmy Lai eingesetzt. Trump zeigte sich nach eigenen Angaben "nicht sonderlich optimistisch" bezüglich Lais Fall und wich Fragen zu Taiwan aus.
US-Präsident Donald Trump setzte sich bei seinem China-Besuch für die Freilassung des inhaftierten Hongkonger Verlegers Jimmy Lai ein, blieb aber erfolglos. Trump äußerte sich pessimistisch bezüglich Lais Chancen. Auch bei Fragen zu Taiwan blieb Trump vage.
Hong Kong's Ceci Lee Sze-wing secured bronze in the elimination race at the Japan Track Cup, overcoming a mid-race mistake triggered by teammate Chloe Leung Wing-yee's error, where both stopped prematurely under a misunderstanding of their elimination status.
Canvas, an education platform, has reached an agreement with hackers to return compromised data after a global breach affecting 72,571 Hongkongers and 9,000 institutions worldwide.
