Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan was granted residency in Hong Kong last October, and we've taken a look at the move along with what he's been up to in his new home

Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai on Thursday told a court trying him for colluding with foreign powers that he paid a former U.S. general to advise former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in late 2017, but denied seeking to endanger China's national security.

The Hong Kong-listed shares of property developer China Vanke plunged more than 8% on Friday after state media reported that authorities had detained its chief executive. A Shenzhen government task force has stepped in to oversee operations at the state-backed developer,

Mr Chung was accused of advocating for Hong Kong's independence from China following the implementation of the national security law in the wake of the pro-democracy protests in 2019 and for allegedly seeking foreign sanctions against Beijing and Hong Kong between 2020 and 2023.

Hong Kong billionaire Michael Kadoorie has approached investors to raise at least $50 million (HK$389 million) to fund efforts to boost the city’s image, according to people familiar with the matter.

"Since June 2020, at least 200 opposition politicians, activists, and protesters have been taken into custody on politically motivated NSL charges," said President Joe Biden.

Hong Kong International Airport is seeking investors to fund the majority of a HK$100 billion ($12.8 billion) expansion, which includes two marinas, as one of the world’s busiest transit hubs looks to boost visitation.

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is due to attend a high-profile business conference on Thursday where he is expected to discuss the U.S. elections and its implications globally, days before the swearing in of U.

Before the pandemic, there was a prevailing sentiment that if you didn’t show up in Hong Kong, you hadn’t truly shown up in Asia. Hong Kong was widely regarded as the gateway to the region—the place to establish a base before branching out. At the time, discussions about “Asia” often meant focusing on China, then in the throes of an economic boom.

The Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) launched the Film Production Financing Scheme 2.0 (FPFS 2.0) on Jan. 15 with the goal of bolstering local film production and fostering long-term industry growth.

Hong Kong moviegoers continued to prove their willingness to turn out for local productions in 2024, pushing Anselm Chan’s funeral drama The Last Dance to become the most successful local film of all time at the Hong Kong box office with over $18 milion.

Hong Kong deputy financial secretary Michael Wong and Nansha district party chief Liu Wei are among conference’s VIP speakers. Shenzhen residents have been able to apply for multi-entry permits ...