Explainer: 6 new offences, 6 ‘prohibited places’ – what to know about Hong Kong’s Article 23 security law update

Hong Kong enacted subsidiary legislation for its homegrown security law – known locally as Article 23 – this week to further facilitate China’s national security office in the city. The opening ceremony of the 10th National Security Education Day on April …

Flights Reduced as Earthquake 'Prophecy' Spooks Hong Kong Travelers

A "prophecy" circulating on social media in Hong Kong claims that a major earthquake will hit Japan in July. In response, Hong Kong-based Greater Bay Airlines has announced it will reduce flights between Hong Kong and Japan. The airline will cut …

Hong Kong police busts $15M laundering ring that used crypto, 500 bank accounts

Hong Kong police arrested 12 people involved in a cross-border money laundering scheme that relied on crypto and over 500 stooge bank accounts to launder HK$118 million ($15 million), local news outlets reported. The syndicate was dismantled on May 15, …

Mid-air theft on Hong Kong-Delhi flight, Chinese national arrested "

The accused, Pan, was traveling with three other Chinese nationals—Meng Guangyang (51), Chang Mang (42), and Liu Jie (45). All four suspects were detained by police. The police believe that the group is part of an international gang that targets sleeping …

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Crypto Laundering Ring Busted in Hong Kong as 12 Suspects Arrested

Hong Kong police have dismantled a cross-border crypto laundering syndicate after arresting 12 suspects. The group allegedly laundered HK$118 million (approximately $15 million USD) through a network of over-the-counter crypto exchange shops and …

Sons Of The Neon Night Review: This Bloody Hong Kong Crime Movie Loses The Plot Despite Being A Visual Feast

In the middle of a busy Hong Kong intersection, as snow falls on the streets, two gunmen unleash a barrage of gunfire on an unsuspecting crowd. Before the night is through, a hospital will be bombed and the scion of a pharmaceutical fortune will be dead in …

Why alternative diets like fasting, low carbs, don’t work: Hong Kong nutritionists

The effectiveness of intermittent fasting, low-carbohydrate meals and other alternative diets to lose weight is not backed by enough scientific evidence and could backfire, Hong Kong nutritionists have warned after conducting a survey that showed 40 per …

AZ Alkmaar hat-trick hero eyes Hong Kong glory, Brighton knock out Aston Villa

Hat-trick hero Sem van Duijn said AZ Alkmaar positioned themselves as underdogs before outclassing Larne 3-0 to reach the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens semi-finals in Hong Kong on Sunday. Dutch maestros Alkmaar were among the pre-tournament …

Mainland Chinese retailers take advantage of falling rents to expand Hong Kong presence

Mainland Chinese retailers are stepping up their expansion in Hong Kong, taking advantage of falling rents to target value-seeking consumers, with analysts suggesting the city may serve as a launch pad for broader international ambitions. Brands from the …