The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Oil prices reach $105 as Iran and US tighten grip on Strait of Hormuz

Stocks in South Korea, China and Hong Kong fell, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures advanced

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Hong Kong regulators fine PwC $166M over China Evergrande audit

PwC has been fined $166 million in Hong Kong over its audit work for the collapsed Chinese property developer Evergrande

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Bulletin world briefing: Hong Kong to seize $16m in assets from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai

Extremist rabbi handed role in Israel independence day celebrations Hong Kong to seize millions in assets from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai Why was the Druzba pipeline key to unblocking €90bn in EU funds for Ukraine? Japan is offering up to 20,000 yen to single people using dating apps Deadly new…

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Hong Kong fire victims allowed to return to search through scorched homes

Five months after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, thousands of displaced fire victims are beginning to return to see what remains of their homes and retrieve their belongings

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Women in black confound Australia sevens stars again

New Zealand's women's sevens champs have made it nine wins out of the last 10 against Australia in tournament finals as they lifted the marquee Hong Kong title.

AAP · Apr 19

I took the Vivo X300 Ultra to Hong Kong, and it proved teleconverter lenses aren't just a gimmick

I spent a day with the Vivo X300 Ultra to see if its incredible photography kit is worth the money.

TechRadar · Apr 19

Levi genes on show as Aussies power into sevens semis

A double act from the Levi sisters has powered Australia into the semi-finals of the HSBC SVNS World Championships in Hong Kong.

AAP · Apr 19

Big Short's Micheal Burry Makes Sharp U-Turn With JD.Com, Alibaba Buys After Calling Hong Kong Stocks 'Flawed'

Michael Burry, known for his 2008 financial bets, invests in Chinese stocks JD.com and Alibaba, citing attractive valuations amid AI bubble concerns.

International Business Times UK · Apr 17

Manycore, the first of the Hangzhou ‘Little Dragons’ to go public, pushes ‘spatial intelligence’ as the next wave of AI development

Manycore Tech debuts on Hong Kong’s stock exchange today, following a $130 million IPO—and contributing to the Chinese city’s AI listing boom.

Fortune · Apr 16

Naval reservist accused of murdering wife and stuffing her remains in a freezer before fleeing the nation

Lina M. Guerra Echavarria’s family accused her husband of controlling and abusive behavior before he allegedly killed her

The Independent UK · Apr 16