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,

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.

Constable Ko Chun-chung suspected of attempting to take colleague’s handgun after being arrested for allegedly taking upskirt photos.

The registrations of local and non-Hong Kong companies in the city reached all-time highs in 2024. While the Companies Registry said on Friday that it had made the process easier, a lawmaker attributed the increase to the government’s recent aggressive efforts in attracting overseas companies.

"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.

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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.

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.

Panda Watch is a blog by the South China Morning Post that tracks the latest on the baby panda twins – the first to be born in Hong Kong – until they are ready to meet the public. Hong Kong’s giant panda twin cubs will finally make their debut public appearance in February, the city leader has announced, around six months after the bears were born.

Actress Michelle Wai shared photos on Instagram showcasing the betrothal gold gifts presented by her fiancé Kenley Chau.

Miramar Hotel and Investment is buying a unit of Henderson Land Development in Hong Kong for HK$3.12 billion ($400.75 million) to build a new hotel and commercial complex, the hotel chain said.

Hong Kong Film Council launches Film Production Financing Scheme 2.0 to boost local filmmaking and encourage investment.