Hong Kong police have arrested two individuals who stole electricity from two care facilities to power cryptocurrency mining. The Hong Kong police revealed that the two suspects, aged 32 and 33, allegedly set up eight devices in the ceilings of two offices and tapped into the care home’s power and internet connection. The police statement…
Hong Kong lawmakers have passed legislation to legalise basketball betting, introducing a framework similar to that which has governed football wagering since 2003. The Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 was approved today (11 September) with 77 votes in favour, two against and two abstentions, marking a significant expansion of the city’s regulated gambling market. The…
Previously ChinaAMC teamed with Jabal Asset Management to launch a fund that enabled access to China equity market, making ChinaAMC China’s first mutual fund company to partner with Oman government. BEIJING, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China Asset Management Co. (referred as ChinaAMC below) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Oman government delegation comprised of…
HONG KONG, Sept 11 — Hong Kong has officially legalised betting on basketball games, hoping to dribble past the city’s illegal gambling scene. As reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the Hong Kong Jockey Club is expected to be the sole licensed operator running the show. Lawmakers passed the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill…
The recent AIA International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Hong Kong was billed as a fun-filled, family-friendly event that would literally lift people’s spirits. Instead, it was a massive letdown. Held at the Central Harbourfront from September 4 to 7, the advertised highlight was to be tethered balloon rides that promised “breathtaking views” from 10…
Hong Kong has been ranked among the top 50 cities for sport in the world, a day after Italy’s consul general told the Post it “could host any major event” while adding his voice to those backing a bid for the 2036 Olympics. The city rose from 77 in 2024 to come in at No…
(From left) Sunwoo Yekwon, Kim Soo-in, KaJeng Wong (Hong Kong Week) Three major concerts bringing together leading Hong Kong ensembles and prominent Korean musicians will mark Seoul’s cultural calendar in October. Part of Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul, the performances range from traditional Chinese orchestral works to contemporary Asian premieres and Romantic classics, placing music at…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] “Dim sum” bonds, offshore renminbi debt issued mostly in Hong Kong, are headed for a record year. Offshore issuance has already reached about Rmb475bn in 2025 to end-August, propelled by cheaper onshore rates and a broader base of issuers and buyers, according to…
Human rights groups have accused the Hong Kong government of failing to provide the “bare minimum” of rights to same-sex couples after it rejected a bill that was introduced to comply with an order by the city’s top court. The city’s unicameral legislative council (LegCo), on Wednesday rejected the bill by a vote of 71-14…
One of the fiercest and most widely followed rivalries in sport will be in the spotlight once again when India clashes with Pakistan in cricket’s T20 Asia Cup 2025. Both teams will be riding a wave of confidence, given their recent form in T20 internationals. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Defending champions…