The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Hong Kong hiker dies while hiking near uninhabited historical Hakka village

He was airlifted to hospital and could not be revived despite CPR

The Independent UK · Oct 12

China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

China has announced sanctions against the communications minister of Paraguay and the foreign minister of Belize. These measures are in response to the countries' diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which China claims as its territory. The sanctions restrict entry into Hong Kong and Macau and prohibit financial transactions with Chinese entities.…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Strong pushback as US downgrades Hong Kong to tier-3 in human trafficking: 'Double standard'

Hong Kong has rejected the United States’ decision to place it in the lowest category of its annual human trafficking report, calling the assessment “entirely unfounded” and accusing Washington of applying double standards in evaluating the city’s efforts to combat trafficking. The US State Department’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP)…

The Times of India · Oct 10

The world's best 50 bars have been revealed for 2026 – and 18 are in Europe

Europe dominates this year’s 50 Best ranking, with 18 bars making the top 50 and Paris overtaking London as the continent’s best-represented city. Hong Kong’s Bar Leone retains the global crown, while Milan’s Moebius Milano and Athens’ Line also break into the top five.

Euronews · Oct 8

Man City icon David Silva comes out of retirement as he announces shock move

David Silva spent 10 years at Manchester City between 2010 and 2020

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Global Market: Hong Kong stocks fall as oil rises, tech and biotech shares drag

Hong Kong stocks fell as rising oil prices, weak economic data and selling in major technology and biotechnology shares weighed on sentiment. The Hang Seng declined 0.5%, while tech stocks dropped 0.9%. A weak PMI, subdued consumer demand and mixed industrial data added caution, despite optimism from China’s policy support.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Moonshot AI eyes Hong Kong IPO after $50 billion valuation as DeepSeek raises capital

Chinese AI start-up Moonshot AI is targeting for a Hong Kong listing in early 2027 after its valuation hit $50 billion (€44.6bn), while rival DeepSeek is raising between ¥80 billion (€10.6bn) and ¥100 billion (€13.3bn) in a round led by Tencent and CATL, fuelling bets on its own market debut.

Euronews · Oct 6

Global Market: Hong Kong stocks rise as pharma, tech shares lead gains

Hong Kong stocks gained on Tuesday, led by pharmaceutical and technology shares, with the Hang Seng rising 0.78% and Hang Seng Tech Index advancing 0.87%. Biotech firms WuXi Biologics and Sino Biopharmaceutical rallied over 4%. Property stocks remained weak amid residential market concerns, debt pressures and refinancing risks among developers.

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Beyond the boardroom: Asia’s 10 influential women to watch in 2026

Power in Asia extends well beyond the C-suite.

Fortune · Oct 5

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to lead Indian side at Hong Kong Sixes 2026

Team India is preparing for the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes, featuring prominent IPL players. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will captain a squad rich in international experience and explosive talent. The tournament will be held from 30 October to 1 November, showcasing fast-paced six-a-side cricket. Indian cricket authorities have expressed confidence in the…

The Economic Times · Oct 5