Hong Kong

Choton full of confidence

Having established their supremacy in the South Asian region, the Bangladesh Under-15 women's team will face a test against
18 killed as bus topples over in Hong Kong

At least 18 people are killed and dozens injured as a double-decker bus topples over in Hong Kong.
Typhoon Hato: Death toll rises to 16

The death toll from Severe Typhoon Hato rises to at least 16 after the storm left a trail of destruction across southern China, blacking out Macau's mega-casinos and battering Hong Kong's skyscrapers.
4 dead as typhoon smashes into Macau and Hong Kong

Typhoon Hato leaves three dead in the gambling hub of Macau as it brought chaos and destruction to the enclave after sweeping through neighbouring Hong Kong, where one man also dies.
HK marathon runner dies after collapse

A 52-year-old woman runner who took part in the Hong Kong marathon died Monday, a day after collapsing on the finish line of the 10-kilometre race.
Bangladesh storm into final

Bangladesh romped into the final of the 5th Men's AHF Cup after thrashing Singapore 8-0 in the first semifinal today.
Bangladesh eye top finish

Bangladesh hockey team will be hoping to finish on top of Pool A in the Men's 5th AHF Cup when they take on lowly Macau in the final pool match at King's Park hockey ground in Hong Kong today.
Wozniacki beats Mladenovic to win Hong Kong Open

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki defeats unseeded French challenger Kristina Mladenovic to take the Hong Kong Open after a battle of wills that lasts almost three hours.
Hong Kong 'rabbit cafe' hops onto high street

The newest addition to Hong Kong's cafe scene is taking a soft approach to business -- with 12 resident rabbits for customers to pet.
Clarke to play HK T20

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke will headline Hong Kong's Twenty20 Blitz this month as he pursues a comeback in cricket's shortest form.
$260,000 worth of goods stolen from man's carry-on during flight

A man who flew to Hong Kong earlier this week claims he lost goods worth approximately $260,000, as two watches and foreign currency were stolen from the luggage he had stored in the plane's carry-on bin, reports CNN.
Afghanistan set up Zimbabwe showdown

Afghanistan set up a winner-takes-all showdown with Zimbabwe by beating Hong Kong by six wickets in the World Twenty20 in Nagpur.
Sibanda's fifty takes Zimbabwe closer to main draw

Zimbabwe beat Hong Kong by 14 runs in ICC World T20 Qualifier at Nagpur, riding on Vusi Sibanda's first T20I fifty and Elton Chigumbura's audacious finishing.
Hong Kong leader swarmed by 'angry' emojis on Facebook

Hong Kong's beleaguered leader is nearly 100 times more unpopular than US presidential hopeful Donald Trump, according to Facebook's new "angry-face" button that allows netizens to voice their displeasure on the social network.
Shahzad fifty knocks Hong Kong out

UAE are close to make it to the main round of the Asia Cup T20 as they beat Hong Kong by six wickets to move to the top of the points table with one game to play.
What are Hong Kong's localists angry about?

The clashes in Hong Kong earlier this week may on the surface have been about unlicensed food stalls, but were fuelled by a growing "localist" sentiment.
Japan shares tumble 7% over two days

Asian markets continue their downward trend, with Japan failing more than 7% in two days.
HK booksellers 'author' attacks China

A Chinese writer has told the BBC he is the co-author of a provocative book about China's leader Xi Jinping, that some believe sparked the disappearance of five Hong Kong booksellers.
When the gates of hell open

This year, on August 28th - the 15th day of the 7th month in the lunar calendar - it is Yu Lan festival in Hong Kong, also known as Hungry Ghost Festival
Biman plans to expand wings on int’l routes: Menon

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has planned to expand its wings to China and Maldives apart from resuming its suspended routes to Delhi and Hong Kong in 2016.
Why the real King Kong became extinct

The largest ape to roam Earth died out 100,000 years ago because it failed to tuck into savannah grass after climate change hit its preferred diet of forest fruit, scientists suggest.
Tourism sector gears up to reduce carbon footprint

It is not until the recent years that some hotels began hanging the “reuse your towel, save a penguin” signs on the towel racks. While cynics might dismiss this approach as greenwashing, few major players are engaged in a streamlined operation to reduce carbon emissions.
ICC T20 World Cup 2016 schedule announced

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces the groups and schedule of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, which will be staged across eight venues in India from March 8 to April 3, 2016.
124 injured in Hong Kong ferry collision

At least 124 people are injured when a high-speed ferry travelling to Hong Kong from Macau hit an object in the water, say officials.
Fifa fines HK over China anthem booing

The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) has been fined $40,000 Hong Kong dollars ($5,160; £3,400) after its fans booed the Chinese national anthem during a match last month.
'Most valuable art collection ever' on show in Hong Kong

Masterpieces belonging to controversial former Sotheby's owner A. Alfred Taubman goes on show in Hong Kong as the most valuable private collection ever offered at auction.
The Fire Dragon: The moon festival in Pokfulam village

In joint with the Hong Kong Conservancy Association and Long Valley Eco Paddy, Pokfulam villagers and volunteers crafted the dragon with the grasses from the first batch of harvest from the local eco farm.
One Associate in 2016 Asia Cup T20

One Associate team will get the opportunity to take part in the main draw of the 2016 Asia Cup T20.
Photographing wonderland under the water (video)

John Ng dives in the waters around Hong Kong and overseas taking amazing photos of the extraordinary sea life and marine animals for more than 10 years.
Thai police struggle to track suspect (video)

Thai police say the trail had gone cold in the hunt for a bomber a week after 20 people were killed in the country's worst bomb attack.