HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday charged seven people and two companies with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud over the city 's deadliest fire in decades. The massive blaze engulfed seven apartment buildings and killed 168 people on Nov. 26, 2025....
CANDON CITY -- Kristina Belova took charge and helped Kazakhstan overcome a slow start to fend off Iran, 13-25, 25-20, 25-14, 25-19, and stay unblemished in the 2026 AVC Women 's Volleyball Cup here at Candon City Arena Monday, June 8. After failing to defend themselves from the early assault...
HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong government on Monday proposed legislation that would allow the city’s leader to designate certain criminal acts as national security offenses, stepping up its efforts to stamp out challenges to its rules in the city where critics say freedoms have been eroding....
CANDON CITY – Reigning champion Vietnam flexed its might anew after cruising past Hong Kong, 25-9, 25-18, 25-11, to go two in a row in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup here at the Candon City Arena Sunday, June 7. The Vietnamese team bared its fangs anew, with Thi Nhu Quynh Vi obliterating...
CANDON CITY – Reigning champion Vietnam kicked off its title defense in a rousing fashion after hacking out a 25-3, 25-15, 25-14 win over Lebanon for its first win in the 2026 AVC Women 's Volleyball Cup at the Candon City Arena Saturday, June 6 here. The Vietnamese immediately imposed their...
Hong Kong has always been one of those cities I return with an appetite. Yes, there is the shopping, the energy, the rush of being surrounded by towering malls and glittering storefronts. But beyond all that, it is the food that keeps pulling me back. Every trip feels like a new culinary chapter...
Art Basel Hong Kong is one of the largest art fairs in Asia. It serves as a platform for showcasing some of the best artists from around the world. Among those whose works were featured this year was Filipino artist Josephine Turalba. This is the second showcase done in partnership with 10 Chancery...
A Filipino pastry chef is competing in the new Korean food reality series “Bite Me Sweet,” a Viu Original which premiered on April 17. The show is hosted by Korean actor Yoon Shi-yoon, known for the Korean dramas “Bread, Love and Dreams,” “Your Honor” and “Psychopath Diary.” ...
Art Basel Hong Kong is one of the largest art fairs in Asia. It acts as a venue for showcasing some of the best artists worldwide. Among those whose works were featured this year was Filipino artist Josephine Turalba. This is the second showcase done in partnership with 10 Chancery Lane...
Social media buzz continues to build around Will Ashley and Mika Salamanca following their recent Bangkok posts, with fans divided over the pair’s growing closeness. Some netizens praised their “natural chemistry,” while others pointed to their apparent age gap, with comments describing Mika...
EDITORS DESK There are cities you visit, and then there are cities that stay with you. Hong Kong has always been the latter. No matter how many times I return, it always reveals itself in new ways that’s familiar and yet constantly evolving. On my most recent trip, I found myself drawn once...
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants unveiled the region’s premier dining destinations during a prestigious awards ceremony tonight, March 25, 2026, at the Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong. The Chairman of Hong Kong secured the top honor of the night, receiving a standing ovation from peers and industry leaders...
