Hong Kong To Showcase 1,000 Drones In Grand Show: Giant Panda On Display

18 Dec 2024

Hong Kong will host its first pyrotechnic drone show on December 28 to boost the panda-themed economy. The 10-minute show, with 1,000 drones, will take place at 8:15 p.m. in the West Kowloon Cultural District as part of the "Panda Go! Fest HK" exhibition. Organized by AllRightsReserved, this drone show...

Hong Kong Spends Rs 76 Lakh On Panda Renaming, Keeps Original Names

13 Dec 2024

Authorities in Hong Kong reportedly spent ₹76 lakh ($90,028) on a renaming contest for two giant pandas gifted by China, only to retain their original names, as highlighted by a South China Morning Post (SCMP) report. The pandas, named "An An" and "Ke Ke," arrived from Sichuan and were part...

Dustbin Hungry For Trash: ‘I Want To Eat Garbage’ | WATCH

11 Dec 2024

A "chatty" dustbin at Hong Kong Disneyland is quickly gaining a following online. The video captures this quirky trash bin as it moves around the area asking for garbage, saying "I want to eat garbage" humorously as it pleads for garbage. It serves to entertain while promoting proper disposal of...

China Strikes Back: Visa Restrictions On US Officials Over Hong Kong Dispute

10 Dec 2024

China has imposed new visa restrictions on US officials, citing their “poor behavior” regarding Hong Kong-related issues. This move follows Washington’s earlier threats to sanction individuals involved in enforcing Hong Kong’s national security law. A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry stated that the US had interfered in China's internal matters...

Hong Kong Jails 45 Pro-Democracy Activists In Landmark National Security Case

19 Nov 2024

Hong Kong’s High Court sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to prison terms of up to 10 years on Tuesday, following a high-profile national security trial that has drawn international criticism and dealt a severe blow to the city’s democracy movement. The activists were charged in 2021 with conspiracy to commit subversion...

Hong Kong Man Sentenced For 14 Months Over Protest T-Shirt

19 Sep 2024

A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for sedition after wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan. This marks the first conviction under a new local national security law enacted in March. Chu Kai-pong, 27, was arrested in June at a subway station wearing a...

Hong Kong Press Freedom Hits Record Low Amid Stringent New Laws

25 Aug 2024

Press freedom in Hong Kong has plummeted to its lowest level in over a decade, according to a recent survey by the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA), reported Voice of America (VOA). The survey reveals a significant decline in media freedom, with current conditions ranking the lowest since the HKJA...

VOA Reports Hong Kong Press Freedom Hits 11-Year Low

25 Aug 2024

Voice of America (VOA) reported that press freedom in Hong Kong has dropped to its lowest point in at least 11 years, according to a recent survey by the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA). The survey attributes this decline largely to the implementation of Article 23 this year, which imposes...

Man Caught Smuggling 100 Live Snakes In Pants At China Border

10 Jul 2024

A man was caught trying to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China from Hong Kong by hiding them in his trousers on Tuesday. Chinese customs officials found the snakes packed in bags taped inside his pants during a routine inspection at the border city of Shenzhen. The seized...

Mumbai Tops in India As Hong Kong, Singapore, and Zurich Lead Global Costliest Cities: Mercer Report

04 Jul 2024

Global Expensive Cities: Mercer’s 2024 Rankings Hong Kong, Singapore, Zurich: Top Spots Retained According to Mercer’s Cost of Living City rankings for 2024, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Zurich maintain their status as the world’s most expensive cities for expatriates. These rankings have stayed consistent from the previous year. Conversely, cities...