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Hong Kong Dentist Designs Robots to can Detect Landmines

Mia Ren |

Jan 31, 2016 10:31 AM EST

Robots that can detect mines and trigger explosions are now being developed in Cambodia.

Musk Says Hong Kong Will be Leader in Electric Cars

Mia Ren |

Jan 31, 2016 10:09 AM EST

Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of electric car company Tesla, has expressed the view that Hong Kong will be the top destination of electric vehicles (EV) in the future given the pace of the technology's spread there.

Tesla CEO Locks Sights on China, Reveals Plans

Mia Ren |

Jan 31, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Tesla Motors Inc. wants to ship 5,000 units of their electric vehicles (EV) to China this year, a 50 percent cut from last year's target.

Cold Wave Experienced In Most Areas Of China

Eva Etha Marie Monares |

Jan 24, 2016 10:13 AM EST

For the first time in a period of three years, snow is predicted in Shanghai. A cold wave in northern China has set the temperature to its lowest points in quite a long time.

A-mei Rocks the Hong Kong Coliseum

Nicky West |

Jan 19, 2016 04:40 PM EST

Singer A-mei recently had a sold-out 'Utopia' concert at the Hong Kong coliseum, which fans have described as nothing short of fantastic.

A sample of the Michelin Guide Published in 2009

The 'Michelin Curse' Has Landed on Hong Kong Restaurants

Alexis Villarias |

Jan 15, 2016 04:18 PM EST

One of the sought-after honours in the restaurant business is the recognition given by Michelin guide. However, there may be unexpected challenges that go with the honourable distinction. As BBC reports, another restaurant in Hong Kong is facing the challenge after being featured in Michelin's guide November last year.

Hong Kong Consumer Council Warn Pet Owners to be Wary of Expensive Pet-Care Services

JB Cach |

Jan 14, 2016 11:59 AM EST

While Hong Kong is known for being a place where pets such as dogs and cats get pampered and treated way better than animals in some other places, the Hong Kong Consumer Council has issued a warning for pet owners to be cautious of establishments that offer services at very high prices.

Hong Kong Customs Seize Endangered Species Cargo

Hong Kong Leader Leung Declares Ban on Ivory Trade

Alexis Villarias |

Jan 13, 2016 03:23 PM EST

In a historic move, Hong Kong will phase out the sale of ivory in the city, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying announced on Wednesday. This decision has been hailed by many activists.

Hong Kong Publisher Reported Missing Says He is in China ‘Cooperating with Authorities’

Brooke Knightley |

Jan 05, 2016 08:53 AM EST

The Hong Kong publisher who reportedly went missing sent a letter saying he is currently in China and is assisting the authorities in an investigation.

China opens to public the largest underground railway station in Asia

Shenzhen Opens the Largest Underground Railway Station in Asia

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 31, 2015 09:12 AM EST

Beneath the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen lies the largest underground railway station in Asia and the second largest in the world next to the Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The station, which offers a fast rail service connecting Guangzhou and Hong Kong, was opened to the public on Wednesday.

Alibaba Buys Hong Kong Based Daily Newspaper

Eva Etha Marie Monares |

Dec 13, 2015 11:02 AM EST

China's Internet giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has purchased The South China Morning Post (SCMP). SCMP is Hong Kong's biggest and most influential English language newspaper. The purpose of the decision is to uphold broad perceptions of China's global economic power growth.

Charlene Choi Throws Drunken Fit At 33rd Birthday Party

Charlene Choi, Drunk, Throws Fit at Own Birthday Party

Cybelle Go |

Nov 28, 2015 12:20 PM EST

Hong Kong Actress-Singer Charlene Choi, who recently turned 33, celebrated her birthday with a few of her friends at a party.

Ip Man 3: Synopsis and Spoilers Revealed

Cybelle Go |

Nov 27, 2015 12:32 PM EST

Ip Man 3, the well anticipated movie starring Donnie Yen, is slated for release over the holidays, according to Jaynestars.

Alibaba Puts Big Money into Small-Medium Businesses in Hong Kong, Taiwan

Victoria Stanley |

Nov 20, 2015 02:32 PM EST

Alibaba earlier this year announced two funds to support entrepreneurs in Taiwan and Hong Kong, and today the initiatives called the Alibaba Hong Kong Young Entrepreneurs Foundation were officially announced. The fund is NT$10 billion ($306 million) for Taiwan, while the program in Hong Kong is backed by HK$1 billion ($130 million) in cash. Alibaba explained that the mission of the Fund is to help entrepreneurs realize their dreams and visions. Both funds will invest in startups and small businesses to help them to grow and develop. It is about using Alibaba services, technical assistance and training, it is not just using cash. So, it is about helping raise grassroots companies, and also very much about Alibaba investing in areas that offer synergies with its core businesses, tekkie reported.

Cathay Pacific Flight Evacuated at HK Airport Due to Passenger's Unusual Behavior

Joy Anne Labarite |

Nov 20, 2015 09:41 AM EST

A Cathay Pacific plane in Hong Kong Airport raised alarm on Wednesday due to a passenger's unusual behavior. The passenger had reportedly refused to follow to the cabin crew's orders, Coconuts Hong Kong reports.