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Man Utd announce post-season Asia tour, to be played 3 days after final PL game
Manchester, April 8: Manchester United will visit Asia to play fixtures in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong following the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premier League season in May. The Red Devils' final game of the season will be against Aston Villa on May 25 and they will play the first game of the tour just three days after.
Asian stock markets crash: China, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan markets top losers
New Delhi, April 7: Asian stock markets witnessed a major sell-off on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs. The markets opened with heavy selling pressure, reflecting growing fears over the impact of the tariffs on global trade and economic growth.
US sanctions Chinese officials for undermining autonomy of Hong Kong
Washington, April 1: The US Department of State has imposed sanctions on six individuals from Beijing and Hong Kong, accusing them of undermining the autonomy of Hong Kong and engaging in transnational repression.
Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' wins Best Film at 2025 Asian Film Awards, Shahana Goswami wins Best Actress for Santosh
Hong Kong, March 18: Payal Kapadia bagged a major achievement at the 2025 Asian Film Awards, where her film 'All We Imagine As Light' clinched the prestigious Best Film award.
Aaron Kwok set to star in comedy-drama IOU
Hong Kong, March 17: Distribution Workshop, an international film sales company, has revealed its latest feature film 'IOU' for international sale at Hong Kong FilMart, starring award-winning actor Aaron Kwok in the lead role, reported Variety.
Hong Kong activist convicted for involvement in pro-democracy demonstrations
Hong Kong, March 13: A social worker and rights activist, Jackie Chen, was found guilty of participating in a riot during Hong Kong's 2019 pro-democracy protests, as reported by Radio Free Asia(RFA).
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights voices concern over restrictions in China
Geneva, March 3: At the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk delivered a powerful statement, underscoring urgent human rights issues in China.
Taiwan plans to enforce stricter citizenship laws for Hong Kong, Macau residents
Taipei, March 3: Hong Kong and Macau residents would no longer be provided with leniency for permanent residency in Taiwan as the country is considering introducing stricter citizenship laws due to China's policies, according to local media.
Taiwan considering immigration law changes to curb China's influence from Hong Kong, Macau
Taipei, March 3: The government is considering changes to immigration laws for residents of Hong Kong and Macau to prevent influence from China, Taipei Times reported.
Hong Kong to host first ICC tournament in 14 years
Hong Kong, February 5: Hong Kong is set to host the 2025 Cricket World Cup Challenge League B, marking the first time a multi-team ICC tournament will be held in the country in 14 years, as per the ICC.
Taiwan libraries stock banned books from Hong Kong amid political crackdown
Taipei, February 5: Libraries in Taiwan are now offering tens of thousands of books that have been banned in Hong Kong due to the government's ongoing crackdown on politically sensitive content, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
Chinese VP's attendance at Donald Trump's inauguration sparks activist backlash
Washington DC, January 21: Students for a Free Tibet, the Washingtonians Supporting Hong Kong, and the Uyghur American Association jointly condemned the attendance of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng at the US Presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
India go down to Hong Kong 0-5 in women's futsal international debut
Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Jan 15: The Indian women's futsal team's debut in the international arena did not go on expected lines with a 0-5 defeat to Hong Kong in a Group B qualifier for the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup 2025 at Yogyakarta's Among Rogo Sports Hall on Wednesday.