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World-conquering boy band dominate the biggest annual K-pop awards for second year running, while Twice beat out hotly tipped Blackpink for the best female group award.
World-conquering boy band dominate the biggest annual K-pop awards for second year running, while Twice beat out hotly tipped Blackpink for the best female group award.
Daniel Kang’s fans have been tweeting #WeAreWithDaniel as they rally around the singer, who is dealing with mental health issues. The singer’s announcement comes in the wake of the deaths of fellow K-pop stars Sulli, Goo Hara and Cha In-ha
Daniel Kang’s fans have been tweeting #WeAreWithDaniel as they rally around the singer, who is dealing with mental health issues. The singer’s announcement comes in the wake of the deaths of fellow K-pop stars Sulli, Goo Hara and Cha In-ha
To celebrate Hong Kong martial arts superstar Bruce Lee’s birthday here are 10 lesser-known facts about the cultural icon, from his high school nicknames and why he took up kung fu to how he wooed an early girlfriend.
To celebrate Hong Kong martial arts superstar Bruce Lee’s birthday here are 10 lesser-known facts about the cultural icon, from his high school nicknames and why he took up kung fu to how he wooed an early girlfriend.
Former member of girl group Kara was found unconscious at home by her manager in May 2019, after a suspected suicide attempt. She has released a single, Midnight Queen, and undertaken a four-date Japanese tour.
Former member of girl group Kara was found unconscious at home by her manager in May 2019, after a suspected suicide attempt. She has released a single, Midnight Queen, and undertaken a four-date Japanese tour.
The week-long event at the Convention and Exhibition Centre, first held 18 years ago, would have featured the biggest ever delegation of UK designers to Hong Kong, including Tom Dixon and Thomas Heatherwick.
The week-long event at the Convention and Exhibition Centre, first held 18 years ago, would have featured the biggest ever delegation of UK designers to Hong Kong, including Tom Dixon and Thomas Heatherwick.
British-Iranian Saeideh Aletaha, 26, was left in critical condition after her bout with local promotion Fast and Furious in Southampton, England.
British-Iranian Saeideh Aletaha, 26, was left in critical condition after her bout with local promotion Fast and Furious in Southampton, England.
Fans of K-pop act Monsta X are pushing for the return of disgraced former member Wonho, with hashtag #FightForWonho trending on Twitter and even a billboard in New York’s Times Square urging the group to stay together.
Fans of K-pop act Monsta X are pushing for the return of disgraced former member Wonho, with hashtag #FightForWonho trending on Twitter and even a billboard in New York’s Times Square urging the group to stay together.
Juri Vips leads the grid in the showpiece event that caps last day of action from Guia circuit.
Juri Vips leads the grid in the showpiece event that caps last day of action from Guia circuit.
Day starts with final qualification for Sunday’s showpiece and Juri Vips the driver to beat
Day starts with final qualification for Sunday’s showpiece and Juri Vips the driver to beat
Final day of practice and qualifying from famous street circuit ahead of the prize races on Saturday and Sunday.
Final day of practice and qualifying from famous street circuit ahead of the prize races on Saturday and Sunday.
China and the United States are getting close to a trade agreement, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Thursday.
China and the United States are getting close to a trade agreement, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Thursday.
The two podcasts were recognised for their exploration of food, entertainment and technology.
The two podcasts were recognised for their exploration of food, entertainment and technology.
Hong Kong play China in the final of the Olympics qualifier for a ticket to Tokyo.
Hong Kong play China in the final of the Olympics qualifier for a ticket to Tokyo.
The ancient trend of wearing semi-precious stones for protection from illness and evil translates into fashion and the timeless tradition of finding a lucky charm
The ancient trend of wearing semi-precious stones for protection from illness and evil translates into fashion and the timeless tradition of finding a lucky charm
It was the latest twist in the divorce saga of 27-year-old Oksana Voevodina and Sultan Muhammad V, who through his lawyer had previously said it was unclear whether he was the biological father of baby Ismail Leon.
It was the latest twist in the divorce saga of 27-year-old Oksana Voevodina and Sultan Muhammad V, who through his lawyer had previously said it was unclear whether he was the biological father of baby Ismail Leon.
The 38-year-old Sweden superstar says he’s returning to La Liga in an Instagram posting but offered no hint as to exactly who he’s joining
The 38-year-old Sweden superstar says he’s returning to La Liga in an Instagram posting but offered no hint as to exactly who he’s joining
A video reporter who has covered the Hong Kong demonstrations every Sunday since they erupted in the summer lays out his experience from the front line.
A video reporter who has covered the Hong Kong demonstrations every Sunday since they erupted in the summer lays out his experience from the front line.
Professional video game player was suspended by gaming giant Blizzard after expressing support for Hong Kong demonstrations. Footage on his personal account via streaming site Twitch shows game is rudimentary and clearly in its early stages.
Professional video game player was suspended by gaming giant Blizzard after expressing support for Hong Kong demonstrations. Footage on his personal account via streaming site Twitch shows game is rudimentary and clearly in its early stages.
Communist Party boss, whose ashes were interred on Friday, ‘finally free and appeased’, 87-year-old Bao Tong says on Twitter.
Communist Party boss, whose ashes were interred on Friday, ‘finally free and appeased’, 87-year-old Bao Tong says on Twitter.
Italian returns for the first time in 10 years while Reed will be making his fourth appearance at Hong Kong Golf Club
Italian returns for the first time in 10 years while Reed will be making his fourth appearance at Hong Kong Golf Club
Han Han comedy, Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald’s documentary about Chinese contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang, and Zhou Ziyan’s 2017 Golden Horse Award-winning family drama Old Beast among films showing.
Han Han comedy, Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald’s documentary about Chinese contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang, and Zhou Ziyan’s 2017 Golden Horse Award-winning family drama Old Beast among films showing.
Japan run out 28-21 winners and make history as first Asian team to reach quarter-finals of RWC.
Japan run out 28-21 winners and make history as first Asian team to reach quarter-finals of RWC.
Hong Kong-based historian Frank Dikötter, in his book How to be a Dictator, describes how Mao Zedong put himself at the apex of the new China, ensuring his portraits were everywhere, and that people sang songs glorifying him.
Hong Kong-based historian Frank Dikötter, in his book How to be a Dictator, describes how Mao Zedong put himself at the apex of the new China, ensuring his portraits were everywhere, and that people sang songs glorifying him.
The 32-year-old marks her return to strawweight with a dominant win.
The 32-year-old marks her return to strawweight with a dominant win.
Former U23 chief Rob Edwards praises midfielder’s development after he grabbed his first goal for his new club in September.
Former U23 chief Rob Edwards praises midfielder’s development after he grabbed his first goal for his new club in September.
The Scot, who has reached the final of the Australian Open five times, has slipped to No 289 in the world rankings.
The Scot, who has reached the final of the Australian Open five times, has slipped to No 289 in the world rankings.
When looking at the representation of men and women in a range of roles, the imbalances in gender inequality become clear: for example, in 70 years, not one woman has been appointed to China’s highest governing body.
When looking at the representation of men and women in a range of roles, the imbalances in gender inequality become clear: for example, in 70 years, not one woman has been appointed to China’s highest governing body.
Tsai, the governor of one of the 30 NBA teams, says the hurt this incident has caused will take a long time to repair.
Tsai, the governor of one of the 30 NBA teams, says the hurt this incident has caused will take a long time to repair.
Mandarin-speaking employee was punched in the face by a protester outside the company’s main office in Hong Kong on Friday.
Mandarin-speaking employee was punched in the face by a protester outside the company’s main office in Hong Kong on Friday.
Hong Kong’s tourism industry is suffering its worst downturn in more than a decade as protests, now in their 17th week, continue to rock the city. As a way to boost the industry some hotels are offering Hongkongers staycation packages.
Hong Kong’s tourism industry is suffering its worst downturn in more than a decade as protests, now in their 17th week, continue to rock the city. As a way to boost the industry some hotels are offering Hongkongers staycation packages.