A man accused of helping Hong Kong authorities gather intelligence in the UK has died under unexplained circumstances, British police reported on Tuesday (May 21.

UK man accused of spying for Hong Kong dies under ‘unexplained circumstances’

A new national security bill was unveiled by Hong Kong on Friday (Mar 8) which proposed a punishment of life imprisonment for those committing offences like insurrection and treason, as China further tightens its rule over the global financial hub.

Hong Kong brings new national security bill which speaks of wiping dissent

Major winner Cameron Smith will take inspiration from Australian golfing greats, including Peter Thomson, when he tees off at the Hong Kong Open on Thursday. The 30-year-old Australian is the headline act at Fanling as Asia's oldest professional golf tournament returns for the first time since a long break for the Covid-19 pandemic.

Golf: Major winner Cameron Smith takes inspiration from Australian greats in Hong Kong

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok, who was accused by the officials along with seven others of endangering national security, on Wednesday said that her parents were "questioned, harassed and intimidated" by authorities.

Wanted Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok says parents 'questioned, harassed and intimidated'

Hong Kong 's central bank plans to test the use of its digital currency under a pilot project in its HK$1.8 trillion ($229 billion) mortgage market, with an aim to slash a month-long loan approval process by half, according to the pilot participants.

Explainer: How Hong Kong plans to test its digital dollar in $229 billion mortgage market

Google has a "moral obligation" to stop a democracy protest song appearing in search results, Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday, as row over China's national anthem widened to include the tech giant.

Hong Kong leader says Google has 'moral obligation' to remove wrong anthem

Teachers having serious “defects” in their character or conduct could be barred from the classroom for life in Hong Kong, as per the proposed amendments to the code of conduct for the profession, said an SCMP report.

Teachers having ‘defects’ in character, conduct could face lifetime classroom ban in Hong Kong

As Hong Kong students return for the new academic year, veteran teacher Wong is counting down the days until the political maelstrom sweeping the city leaves him no choice but to quit.

'Submit or quit': Hong Kong schools witness exodus of teachers and students

The Hong Kong government plans to make up to 10,000 hotel rooms available for COVID-19 patients as the city battles a surge in cases and local media reported the government will make testing compulsory from March.

Amid surge in cases Hong Kong aims to make available 10,000 hotel rooms for COVID-19 patients

Amid a high-risk situation due to the rising coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Hong Kong has decided to suspend transit flights from around 150 countries and territories considered dangerous for a month.

Amid COVID-19 threat, Hong Kong suspends transit flights from around 150 countries

Seven Hong Kong democracy campaigners, including former lawmakers, were sentenced on Saturday to up to 12 months in jail for their role in a protest last year against a sweeping national security law imposed by China.

Seven Hong Kong activists jailed over unauthorised protest in 2020

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Wednesday the city was at a new starting point for development under a national security law imposed last year and her priority is to focus on tackling a long-standing housing shortage in the Chinese-ruled city.

Hong Kong at new start for development, to tackle housing - leader

US tech giants Facebook Inc, Alphabet Inc's Google and Twitter Inc have privately warned the Hong Kong government that they could stop offering their services in the city if authorities proceed with planned changes to data-protection laws, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing a letter.

Facebook, Google, Twitter say could quit Hong Kong over proposed data laws: Report

Hong Kong’s outspoken pro-democracy publication Apple Daily announced its closure on Wednesday. The newspaper added that its final edition would be published “no later than Saturday” after it received confirmation from the board.

Under pressure, Hong Kong's pro-democracy publication Apple Daily announces closure

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for the release Friday of four Hong Kong democracy activists who were jailed for taking part in a vigil for victims of Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.

US calls on Hong Kong to release Tiananmen vigil activists

Hong Kong authorities are planning to reduce the compulsory quarantine period for fully vaccinated people from Friday, as per local reports. However, the length of new quarantine period is still unknown.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong plans to ease 3-week mandatory quarantine for vaccinated travellers

Hong Kong will reopen bars and nightclubs from April 29 for people who have been vaccinated and who use a government mobile phone application, the Asian financial hub's health secretary said on Tuesday.

Hong Kong to reopen bars, nightclubs from April 29 for vaccinated customers

A former member of a now defunct Hong Kong independence group was jailed Friday for possessing explosives during pro-democracy protests that swept the financial hub nearly two years ago.

Hong Kong independence activist jailed over explosives lab

Indian government has cleared three proposals from Hong Kong on February 5, much before the beginning of first phase of disengagement at the Pangong lake. The inter-ministerial committee (IMC) led by the home ministry cleared the proposal on January 22.

India cleared 3 proposals from Hong Kong on February 5; investment scrutiny remains

Walt Disney Co. will lose its option to buy a plot of land next to its Hong Kong theme park that was to allow for future expansion after the city`s government said on Wednesday it would not extend the option due to current economic conditions.

Hong Kong government ends Disney's option for expanding theme park

Protests rage across Hong Kong after delay in local elections

Hong Kong's Disneyland theme park said on Monday it will reopen on June 18 to a reduced number of visitors and with enhanced health measures after the coronavirus outbreak forced it to close in late January.

Hong Kong's Disneyland to reopen on June 18 after coronavirus break

Film fans in Hong Kong and Taiwan are in for a treat as Warner Bros. announced that they will be re-releasing Christopher Nolan's iconic 'The Dark Knight' trilogy in theatres for a limited period of time.

Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' trilogy to re-release in Hong Kong, Taiwan

Ayushmann Khurrana starrer 'Dream Girl' is set to be released in Hong Kong on December 5. Taking to Twitter, film critic and analyst Taran Adarsh shared a picture of the poster and wrote that the movie is all set for Hong Kong.

Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Dream Girl' to be released in Hong Kong on December 5

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