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BYD Slashes Seagull EV Price to £6,100, Triggering Investor Sell-Off and Industry Jitters
BYD's 20% price cut on its Seagull EV has triggered a sharp drop in share prices and intensified fears of an unsustainable EV price war, raising concerns over profit margins and global market stability.
Deliveroo Abandons Hong Kong Market—Here's Why It's Betting Big On The UK Instead
Deliveroo has also noted that it will be selling part of its assets to foodpanda, a rival food delivery platform gaining more traction in the local market.
Deepfake CFO Tricks Remote Worker To Send Them £20m After 'Video Call'
The Hong Kong Police Force confirmed that they had received a report from the victim, who fell prey to individuals "posing as senior officers of the company".
Backlash Against Lionel Messi Continues, China Cancels 2 Friendly Matches Featuring Argentina
Argentina were scheduled to play against Ivory Coast and Nigeria in China.
Lionel Messi Plays In Japan Friendly After Snubbing Hong Kong, Ignites Political Conflict
Snubbed fans in Hong Kong are questioning whether Messi was really injured when he failed to play last Sunday.
Company Loses $25 Million in Deepfake Scam Amid Global Rise in Fraudulent Activities
The elaborate scam involving a deepfake video conference call came to light following a phishing attempt after which Hong Kong police launched a probe into the scam.
Murdered Hong Kong model's severed head found in soup pot
The body of Hong Kong model Abby Choi was found at a house rented by her former in-laws in a village in Tai Po.
Pig shot with electric stun gun kills butcher at slaughterhouse in Hong Kong
A pig that was about to be killed at a slaughterhouse in Hong Kong woke up and killed the butcher in a horrific attack.
Hong Kong teenager gets 3 years in detention for mocking Chinese anthem
An 18-year-old from Hong Kong has been sentenced to three years in detention for making fun of the national flag.
Hong Kong billionaire promises to give $1.27m to dancer injured during Mirror concert
Hong Kong businessman Richard Li has decided to pay HK$10m (around £1m) to the dancer who received severe injuries during a Mirror concert in July.
Giant screen falls, crushes dancers during Hong Kong boy band Mirror's concert
A giant TV screen fell off and injured two performers during boy band Mirror's concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum on Thursday.
Hong Kong's iconic floating restaurant sinks in South China Sea
Hong Kong's iconic floating Jumbo restaurant capsized when it was being towed away to a different location in the South China Sea on Saturday.
Hong Kong: Man jailed for biting off politician's ear
A man who bit off a former politician's ear and gashed another person during Hong Kong protests in 2019 has been sentenced to 14 and a half years in prison.
Covid-19: Suicide rate in Hong Kong hits 'crisis level' during latest outbreak
The rate of deaths by suicide during the fifth Covid wave in Hong Kong reached a crisis level, according to a new study carried out by researchers at the University of Hong Kon
Pet hamsters could pass Covid to humans, study suggests
The researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have found that pet hamsters were the most likely source of the latest Covid-19 outbreak in Hong Kong. The Delta variant of the coronavirus has been leading the current surge in the region.
Hong Kong opens its first CBD cafe and boutique in Sheung Wan
Found cafe offers a full menu of CBD infused food and beverages as well as a wide range of wellness products
GTA Online is reportedly seeing players from Hong Kong clash with those from mainland China
Gamers from mainland China are fighting with pro-democracy protestors through "GTA Online" with the former flaunting an upper hand.
Blizzard postpones 'World of Warcraft' event as #BoycottBlizzard gathers momentum
Blizzard posted an announcement on the "World of Warcraft" Facebook page to confirm the postponement of the game's 15th anniversary celebration.
Blizzard stocks continue to tumble as consumers boycott its products, services
The ongoing boycott against Blizzard Entertainment's services and games are already affecting the company's stocks.
Blizzard's suspension of Blitzchung prompts casters, fans to drop their support
In the wake of Blizzard's suspension of Blitzchung, casters and gamers are withdrawing their support for the game studio.
Epic Games assures 'Fortnite' fans it won't ban anyone for political opinions
The company is promising a more open approach regarding political statements made by content creators and players.
Hong Kong Protests: Teens arrested and senior citizen pepper sprayed by police
Hong Kong Police arrested two teens for protesting and pepper-sprayed a 73-year-old "Protect the Children" group member.
Hong Kong Protests: weekly horse race cancelled due to political unrest
The Hong Kong Jockey Club cancelled their weekly horse race due to safety concerns caused by the continued political unrest.
9/11 Anniversary: Remembrance service marks 18 years since deadly attacks
18 years after the 9/11 attacks, families of victims gather at the 9/11 memorial to mourn the day they lost their loved ones.
Hong Kong protests: spectators boo the Chinese national anthem during World Cup qualifiers
Before the Hong Kong vs. Iran FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers, spectators booed the Chinese national anthem.
Hong Kong protesters want Trump to 'liberate' the city, march to US Consulate
Hong Kong residents believe that the United States can intervene in their issues against China.
Hong Kong Protests: Carrie Lam's withdrawal of the extradition bill not enough to halt protests
Hong Kong government's move to kill protests by withdrawing the extradition bill is insufficient.
Hong Kong Protests: Carrie Lam announces withdrawal of the extradition bill
The official withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill has been announced by Hong Kong's Chief Executive, Carrie Lam.
Hong Kong Protest: Students boycott school, police monitors MTR stations
Thousands of students boycott school to join a rally on the first day of the school term. Meanwhile, riot police patrols the MTR.
Hong Kong Protests: Weekend march banned after leading activists arrested
Three well-known pro-democracy leaders were arrested and Saturday's march was officially banned in Hong Kong.