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Art Basel Hong Kong 2025
What makes the city an art world mystery? Plus: interviews with Pearl Lam, Pierre Chen and Lu Yang; and much moreFinancial Times - 1d -
Is AI coming for art fairs? This android artist has a proposal — with a twist
Doku, the digital avatar of Chinese artist Lu Yang, is hosting a pop-up store at Art Basel Hong KongFinancial Times - 1d -
Hong Kong's leader swipes at Trump
Hong Kong’s leader says his government opposes coercion by foreign governments, an allusion to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, but stopped short of criticizing a prominent local ...ABC News - 4d -
Inside the downfall of Hong Kong trading titan Simon Sadler
He was a heavyweight in Hong Kong finance and a hometown hero. Now he faces the possibility of jailFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Hong Kong property developer Lee Shau Kee dies at 97
Hong Kong property developer Lee Shau Kee, who led one of the biggest real estate empires in the former British territory, has diedABC News - 4d -
Lee Shau-Kee, Hong Kong Real Estate Tycoon, Dies at 97
Sometimes called the Warren Buffett of Hong Kong, he made his billions by initially building apartments for middle-class descendants of mainland refugees.The New York Times - 4d -
Hong Kong Adds to China’s Growing Criticism of Panama Canal Deal
The city’s chief executive said a deal between the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison and BlackRock, a major American investment firm, requires “serious attention.”The New York Times - 3d -
Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident
The Australian foreign minister raised concerns with China over anonymous letters sent to Australians offering a reward for information on the whereabouts of a Hong Kong dissident.NBC News - 3d -
Chinese battery giant CATL posts annual revenue drop ahead of Hong Kong listing
The world's largest electric-vehicle battery maker has filed for a listing in Hong Kong, without disclosing the exact size and timeline.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Garcia wins in Hong Kong; Phil on 1st LIV podium
Sergio Garcia carded a 7-under 63 to capture a double victory at LIV Golf Hong Kong, winning both the individual and team titles. Phil Mickelson shot a 64 to stand on his first podium as a LIV member.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
A social worker who tried to mediate during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong is convicted of rioting
A social worker who tried to mediate during the peak of Hong Kong's mass anti-government protests in 2019 has been convicted of rioting at a retrialABC News - Mar. 11 -
Philippine ex-President Duterte brushes off possible arrest by ICC on a trip to Hong Kong
An unannounced trip by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Hong Kong has set off speculations that he may be trying to evade a possible arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court ...ABC News - Mar. 9 -
Mainland Chinese investors snap up a record amount of Hong Kong stocks to play AI
Mainland Chinese investors are piling into the Hong Kong stock market at record volumes as its tech-heavy Hang Seng Index trades around three-year highs.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Montreal's Jonathan Sirois, DC United's Kim Joon Hong duel to scoreless draw
Jonathan Sirois finished with seven saves for CF Montreal and Kim Joon Hong stopped three shots for D.C. United in a scoreless draw at Audi Field on Saturday night. Sirois had four saves in the ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Hong Kong’s best views? From the water
Set sail on a ferry, junk or yacht for some of HK’s most spectacular sightsFinancial Times - 4d -
Hong Kong’s cargo sector faces a tariff test
City’s strategic position makes it increasingly vulnerable to escalating geopolitical tensions between US and ChinaFinancial Times - 3d -
ETFs set to be high on the menu for Hong Kong pension funds
Launch of digital retirement platform market creates opportunity, say industry expertsFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
China criticises Hong Kong firm’s sale of majority stake in Panama ports
Commentary urged CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ about ‘what position and side they are on’ in sale to US investors. Business live – latest updates China has criticised the sale of the business ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Trump and China Clash Over Panama Canal in Test of Hong Kong’s Status
Beijing’s threat to stop a tycoon’s sale of his ports business has dealmakers wondering if they can still operate without political interference.The New York Times - 1d -
Hong Kong’s golden age of cinema charmed the world — and left an enduring legacy
Populated by hawkers, lovers and gangsters, classic films expressed the melting-pot city’s soul — and are now being celebrated anewFinancial Times - 20h -
The obscure Jimmy Lai ruling that exposed the erosion of Hong Kong’s rule of law
The moves that barred the media mogul’s choice of lawyer are immune from legal challenge, giving the national security committee what one expert called ‘the powers of a police state’. The dwindling ...The Guardian - 8h -
Why Hong Kong has become the art world’s enigma
Local gallerists, advisers and collectors urge a more nuanced look at a city in transitionFinancial Times - 3h -
More than half of world’s most populated cities are getting wetter, research finds
Shift in weather patterns also sees cities such as Madrid and Hong Kong flip from wet to dryFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
The ancient Chinese didn’t just invent gunpowder — they created the picnic
A lively exhibition at Hong Kong’s Palace Museum explores the culture of feasting — including a centuries-old predecessor to DeliverooFinancial Times - 3d -
A pitch-black art gallery — now that’s a bright idea
Empty Gallery, a ‘black-cube’ arts space situated in a Hong Kong high-rise, has a reputation for immersive, experimental experiencesFinancial Times - 2d -
Pearl Lam: ‘You cannot have great collectors without great museums’
The trailblazing gallerist on the transformation of Hong Kong’s art world and what’s driving a new class of collectorsFinancial Times - 2d -
Sergio Garcia fends off Phil Mickelson to win individual, team titles at 2025 LIV Golf Hong Kong
The Spaniard continues to play some terrific golf on the circuitCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
After struggling in Hong Kong because he might've had 'a rib out,' Dustin Johnson rallies
Dustin Johnson is getting to the age where pains seem to surface out of nowhere, sometimes even just after a good night's rest.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
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Philippines' Duterte arrested under ICC warrant
Members of the Philippine National Police met the former president as he arrived in Manila, the capital, on a flight from Hong Kong, the office said.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
China Condemns CK Hutchison-BlackRock Panama Canal Deal
The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s planned sale of ports in Panama to a group led by BlackRock, the American finance giant, is under fire from Beijing.The New York Times - Mar. 14
