Remi Lucidi death: Daredevil known for high-rise stunts dies after falling from 68th floor in Hong Kong Lucidi is believed to have got trapped outside a penthouse on 68th floor The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
‘I won’t be deterred’: Hong Kong activist Finn Lau vows to fight on despite arrest bounty Pro-democracy leader who now lives in UK argues UK government is doing too little about Chinese threat The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023
Hong Kong Insurance Broker Exposed For False Claims On Wealth And Assets Calvin Lo's audacious lies about his fortune and possessions unravel after Forbes investigation. Zenger · Jul 30, 2023
‘We started it all’: The first Football Ferns are still fighting to tell story While much has changed since New Zealand won the Women’s Asian Cup in 1975, their triumph remains largely unrecognised The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2023
Lee Bullen on his eclectic career, what's next for Ayr and Aiden McGeady's role in it In this week's big interview, the Somerset Park manager sits down for a wide-ranging discussion. The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2023
Hong Kong judge defies government’s bid to ban pro-democracy protest song Judge refuses Hong Kong government’s request for injunction against Glory to Hong Kong, saying it could have chilling effect The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023
Hong Kong court rejects government-requested ban on protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' A Hong Kong court has rejected a ban on broadcasting or distributing the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong,” in a landmark decision that rejected a challenge to freedom of expression in the city The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Hong Kong's leader may be barred from a key economic summit. The city says that breaks conventions Hong Kong's government is calling on the United States to invite its city leader to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, following reports that Washington will bar the top official from the major economic summit The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
'Deal struck on next govt' A political deal involving the formation of a new government has been reached in Hong Kong between Thaksin Shinawatra and Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Progressive Movement, a source in the Pheu Thai Party says. Bangkok Post · Jul 28, 2023
50 Años Sin Bruce Lee: “Be Water, My Friend” El jeet kune do es, probablemente, el gran legado que dejó Bruce Lee a la humanidad. Zenger · Jul 27, 2023
Leading Hong Kong pollster to stop releasing poll results on some sensitive topics One of Hong Kong’s most reputable sources of public opinion data will stop releasing its poll results on a series of sensitive questions to the public, including on China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 and Taiwan independence The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
‘I don’t know if I can ever return’: the photographer capturing a forgotten Hong Kong Wong Chung-Wai’s images of the home he had to leave behind forgoes stereotypes for intimate portraits of the unseen The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023
H&M sues fast fashion retailer Shein for copying its designs H&M has accused the fast fashion retailer of copying its designs in new lawsuit The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023
Typhoon Doksuri Strengthens, Targets Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, And Southern China Typhoon Doksuri, equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane, poses threats of heavy rain, strong winds, and potential landfall. Zenger · Jul 25, 2023
France 24 · Jul 25, 2023 Beijing to provide more economic support to boost sluggish post-pandemic recovery Real estate and tech stocks in Hong Kong and China soared this Tuesday after a Politburo meeting signalled the government would provide more support to the economy. The July meeting is often seen as crucial in setting the tone for economic policy in the country. China says it is on…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2023 Daughter of Hong Kong exiled activist detained by national security police Mimi Mi Wahng Yuen, daughter of wanted pro-democracy activist Elmer Yuen, taken for questioning, according to local media
The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023 Asia to play host to World’s 50 Best Bars finale this October World’s 50 Best Bars finale in Singapore this October
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Hong Kong court to decide whether to ban broadcast and distribution of protest song A Hong Kong court will hand down a closely-watched decision over whether to ban the broadcast and distribution of a protest song after the government asked it to do so in the name of national security
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2023 Fans of martial arts legend Bruce Lee fondly remember his life philosophy 50 years after his death The 50th anniversary of Lee’s death on Thursday drew fans to exhibitions in Hong Kong on his life and career. They also laid flowers at his statue at the city’s Avenue of Stars.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023 Hong Kong police raid homes of relatives of two exiled activists Families of Dennis Kwok and Christopher Mung questioned this week as pressure on dissidents grows
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 Fans of martial arts legend Bruce Lee fondly remember his life philosophy 50 years after his death Fans of late martial arts legend Bruce Lee, who broke negative stereotypes around Asian men in films, gathered in Hong Kong this week to commemorate their idol’s death half a century ago
Fortune · Jul 20, 2023 Hong Kong braces for the beginning of the end of its open internet The city government is seeking a ban on the online dissemination of a protest song, which, if granted, could set a new precedent for some U.S. tech giants.
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023 Indian boys’ teams finish with bronze medal in Asian Youth TT India's U-15 & U-19 boys' squads won bronze medals at 27th Asian Youth 2023 after defeating Singapore & Hong Kong in quarterfinals. U-15 girls lost 0-3 to Japan, U-19 girls took a game off Japan before bowing out 1-3.
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023 From Mumbai to Bengaluru: India secures four spots on Asia’s 50 best bars 2023 ranking Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 celebrated finest cocktail establishments in the continent, with India proudly securing four spots. Sidecar, The Bombay Canteen, Copitas, and The Living Room showcased unique identity and flavours, impressing judges and solidifying their position as trailblazers in Asia's cocktail scene.
The Times of India · Jul 19, 2023 Indian boys' teams finish with bronze medal in Asian Youth TT NEW DELHI: India's Under-15 and Under-19 boys' squads achieved victories over Singapore and Hong Kong in the quarterfinals but settled for bronze medals overall at the 27th Asian Youth 2023 Table Tennis tournament in Doha.