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Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks tumble in morning trade
The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong sank 1.15 percent, or 268.81 points, to 23,056.62.
27 October 2016
Crowdfunding site launches in Singapore and Hong Kong
Kickstarter made its Asia debut in Singapore and Hong Kong, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to raise funding from global investors.
01 September 2016
China willing to reach 'understanding' with Vatican
The head of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong has said the Chinese government is willing to reach an understanding with the Vatican.
05 August 2016
Protesters gather in Hong Kong a year since mass rallies
Protesters are due to gather once more in Hong Kong, a year since the start of huge pro-democracy rallies that brought parts of the city to a standstill.
28 September 2015
Hong Kong says avoid Bangkok, others urge caution after bombing
Hong Kong warned its residents to avoid travel to Bangkok while other governments in Asia advised citizens to be extra vigilant, after a bomb attack in the Thai capital killed at least 20 people.
18 August 2015
Mobile Internet speed in Kazakhstan increases
The average speed of mobile Internet in Kazakhstan has increased to 10.47 megabit per second.
03 July 2015
Air Astana leases 7 Airbus neos
Air Astana, the anchor airlines in Kazakhstan, has arranged for operational leasing of 7 Airbus planes from A320 neo family.
25 June 2015
Hong Kong protester 'beaten by police' slams case delay
A Hong Kong pro-democracy protester apparently assaulted by police -- in a beating captured on video.
17 April 2015
Hong Kong leader forced to speak on daughter's health
Hong Kong's leader Leung Chun-ying was forced to make an official statement about his daughter's health she posted a number of alarming messages on her Facebook page.
17 March 2015
Hong Kong police arrest 33 after anti-mainland march
Hong Kong police arrested 33 people and fired pepper spray during clashes with demonstrators that disrupted traffic.
02 March 2015
Hong Kong wishing tree draws tens of thousands of hopefuls
Carnivals and fireworks are Hong Kong's trademark Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations.
21 February 2015
Birzhan Zhakypov wins APB Inaugural Title Match in Hong Kong: AIBE Pro Boxing Continues
Kazakhstani boxer Birzhan Zhakypov has won a Brazilian fighter Patrick Lourenco at the AIBA Pro Boxing (APG)
19 February 2015
'Protest fatigue' in Hong Kong as activists struggle over strategy
A disappointing turnout at Hong Kong's first democracy rally since the end of mass street demonstrations shows the city is suffering from "protest fatigue".
02 February 2015
Indonesia wants Sabina Altynbekova of Kazakhstan to help revive women's volleyball
A Kazakhstani volley ball player famous in Asia for hear kawaii appearance Sabina Altynbekova will be invited by the Indonesian Volleyball Federation to help revive women’s volleyball.
31 January 2015
Hong Kong leader takes hard line on public vote in key speech
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying took a hard line on political reform in his annual address, saying there would be no deviation from Beijing's policy on elections.
14 January 2015
Sabina Altynbekova invited to Japan's Volleybal Championship
The V-league organizing the Volleyball Championship has invited Sabina Altynbekova, a famous kawaii from Kazakhstan, to Japan.
13 January 2015
Sabina Altynbekova returns from Hong Kong
Sabina Altynbekova has returned from Hong Kong where the Kazakh kawaii participated in TV shows, met her fans and trained with local volleyball teams.
08 January 2015
Sabina Altybekova welcomed by excited fans in Hong Kong airport
Volleyball sensation form Kazakhstan Sabina Altynbekova arrived to Hong Kong to the excitement of her local fans.
29 December 2014
Sabina Altynbekova, a living anime character from Kazakhstan, is off to Hong Kong to meet fans
Kazakhstani volleyball player Sabina Altynbekova famous for her anime-like appearance is in Hong Kong meeting fans and local volleyball players.
29 December 2014
Hong Kong police arrest democracy protestors after clash
Hong Kong police said they had arrested a dozen pro-democracy protesters after a night of clashes in the first sizeable rally since the last protest camp was cleared last week.
25 December 2014