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Uber started its ride-hailing service in Macau last October 2015.

Uber to Stop Operations in Macau Starting Sep. 9

Aug 26, 2016 12:06 PM EDT

Uber plans to officially close down its business in Macau on Sep. 9 according to a statement signed by Asia-based Uber executives.

Arrival posters spark outrage in Hong Kong after photoshopping Shanghai landmark onto Victoria Harbour.

'Arrival': Poster of Hollywood Film Sparks Outrage in Hong Kong for Using Chinese Landmark in Victoria Harbour

Manthan Chheda |

Aug 19, 2016 02:44 AM EDT

The latest poster of the upcoming Hollywood sci-fi film "Arrival," which stars Amy Adams, has drawn criticism from Hong Kong citizens for its inaccurate depiction of Victoria Harbour.

Hong Kong Keeps Wary eye on Trump's bid for Presidency

Christian George Acevedo |

Jul 28, 2016 02:22 PM EDT

Hong Kong is keeping its eye on American politics, knowing that a victory for Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump could affect Asian economies with Hong Kong among the most susceptible, analysts said.

Wang Jianmin and Guo Zhongxiao published magazines that reported on political gossip in China.

China Jails 2 Hong Kong Journalists for Running 'Illegal Business'

Manthan Chheda |

Jul 27, 2016 01:44 AM EDT

Two senior Hong Kong journalists have been jailed in China on charges of running an "illegal business."

Apple Pay Launched in Hong Kong With American Express, Mastercard Support

Ellie Froilan |

Jul 20, 2016 12:23 PM EDT

Apple Pay has arrived in Hong Kong, allowing the Apple users to use the company’s mobile payment system.

Chow Yun-fat and his wife Jasmine Tan were spotted at a Hong Kong cinema, lining up to buy tickets for the newly-released Hong Kong-Chinese crime thriller

Chow Yun Fat Spotted Waiting in Line to Watch His Own Movie

Manthan Chheda |

Jul 20, 2016 05:36 AM EDT

It's not often that you get to see a movie star waiting in line to watch his own film.

Hong Kong-based Virtual Reality Developer Releases First Homegrown VR Games

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Jul 19, 2016 04:16 PM EDT

A Hong Kong-based developer recently released its first set of homegrown virtual reality games. But, chances are, those who are interested in acquiring a copy cannot purchase them at the moment.

Hong Kong's 'Cold War 2' dominated China Box Office over the weekend.

Hong Kong's 'Cold War 2' Tops China Box Office as Local Titles Dominate

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 12, 2016 03:27 PM EDT

Following nine consecutive weeks of imported Hollywood films, three local Chinese titles are dominating the local box office with Cold War 2 on the top spot.

Protests In Hong Kong After Bookseller's Confession

Hong Kong Will not let Bookseller Lam Wing Kee go Back to China Despite Mainland's Request

Kat De Guzman |

Jul 07, 2016 07:52 AM EDT

China recently requested that a Hong Kong bookseller, who was detained in the mainland for several months last year, return to face penalties for violating the terms of his parole. However, officials in Hong Kong are refusing to let him go back.

Hong Kong Bookseller Lam Wing Kee Asked by China to Return to Mainland to Face Penalties

Kat De Guzman |

Jul 06, 2016 10:38 AM EDT

A Hong Kong bookseller, who was freed recently after eight-months in detention, has been ordered to travel back to China to face penalties for violating the terms of his parole.

Hong Kong amateur photographer Anthony Lau's

Hong Kong Photographer Wins National Geographic Traveler 2016 Photo Contest

Ellie Froilan |

Jul 04, 2016 10:07 AM EDT

Hong Kong amateur photographer Anthony Lau has been named as the grand prize winner of the 2016 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.

Hong Kong officials showcasing the 95-kg of cocaine confiscated.

UN: China Produces New Synthetic Drugs Faster than can be Controlled

Charissa Echavez |

Jun 29, 2016 01:57 AM EDT

United Nations is calling China's attention to its production of new kinds of synthetic drugs, which are allegedly proliferating way faster than can be controlled, Al Jazeera reported.

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said that the city could seize advantages arising from the recent Brexit.

Hong Kong to Monitor Financial Impact of Brexit

Ellie Froilan |

Jun 27, 2016 05:29 AM EDT

Hong Kong's finance chief has announced that the government will closely monitor the global economic and financial impact of Britain's exit (Brexit) from the European Union (EU).

President Xi to Wage Anti-Graft Campaign in Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office

Desiree Sison |

Jun 23, 2016 06:38 AM EDT

President Xi Jinping will be waging his anti-corruption campaign in the Communist Party and central government offices in Hong Kong and Macau, China's anti-graft watchdog announced Wednesday.

Hong Kong Bookseller Thought About Committing Suicide While in China

Kat De Guzman |

Jun 20, 2016 07:24 AM EDT

The Hong Kong bookseller who went missing last year and was released last week said in a statement that he thought about taking his own life many times while in the custody of Chinese officials.