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Global Human Rights Groups call out China at UN for ongoing persecution of
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A global coalition of rights groups at the UNHRC condemned China's ongoing persecution of human rights lawyers, marking 10 years since the "709 Crackdown." They highlighted cases of imprisonment, disappearances, and family harassment, urging stronger international action against China's lega
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IDFC FIRST Bank Introduces UPI Services for NRI Customers Across 12 Countr
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25: IDFC FIRST Bank today announced that Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers of the bank can now make UPI payments using their international mobile numbers. NRIs can now make real-time UPI payments from their NRE or NRO accounts with IDFC FIRST Bank through
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Hong Kong: A Melange of Michelin-Starred Experiences, Food Festivals &
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Hong Kong, June 17: Hong Kong, a gourmand's paradise, attracts every kind of holidaymaker-- vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan, the discerning and even adventurous foodie with its year-round vibrant food festivals. On the cards this year are: French GourMay Festival (1 May - 8 June 2025), Hon
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Delhi bound Air India Dreamliner diverted to Hong Kong due to suspected te
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The AI 315 flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had departed from Hong Kong to Delhi. According to flight tracking site, Flight Radar 24, the air India flight was supposed to reach Delhi by 12.20 PM.
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Hong Kong, The Ultimate Family Destination For Every Kind Of Vacationer, I
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Hong Kong, June 13: In the first quarter of 2025, Hong Kong witnessed a 9% increase in visitor arrivals. The city in East Asia that boasts a melting pot of culture recorded 3.8 million tourist arrivals in April. The 13 per cent year-on-year growth in tourism can be attributed to Hong Kong's
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China's transnational crackdown targets activists abroad: Article 19 Repor
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
A new report by Article 19 reveals how China targets exiled activists worldwide through digital surveillance, threats, and intimidation, including harassment of their families back home. The report documents cases in 12 countries and urges governments and tech firms to act against growing tr
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Last-minute penalty breaks Indian hearts in Hong Kong
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A heartbreaking stoppage time penalty condemned India to a 0-1 defeat against Hong Kong, China, in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round at the Kai Tak Stadium, on Tuesday.
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PolyU Design Show 2025 highlights students' technology-driven innovations
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hong Kong, June 10: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Design (PolyU Design) is hosting the PolyU Design Show 2025 from 6 June to 8 August. The Show features over 250 innovative solutions developed by undergraduate and master's students, many of which integrate technology to ad
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Wonder Becomes Octopus' First Omnichannel Payment Facilitator in Hong Kong
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hong Kong, June 10: Wonder, a leading payments and fintech platform in Hong Kong and APAC, is proud to announce a landmark partnership as the first omnichannel payment facilitator of Octopus Cards Limited ("Octopus") in Hong Kong. This strategic collaboration marks a new chapter in advancing
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China expresses paranoia over perceived "threats"
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On June 4, 2025, Hong Kong authorities arrested citizens, including a 15-year-old, for peaceful acts marking the Tiananmen anniversary. The Chinese Communist Party continues to suppress free speech, rewrite history, and use propaganda to control narratives on issues like Taiwan, press freedo
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AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2027: India gear up for new-look Hong Kong test
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India and Hong Kong, China's meeting on Matchday 2 of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on June 10 is billed as the highest-stakes clash of Group C. They are the top two-ranked sides in the four-team group and are aiming for their first win of the campaign.
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AIPA athletes shine at World Pickleball Championship in South Korea
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The prestigious Tier 3 tournament, organised by Pickleball Global, saw over 230 top-tier players from across Asia--including Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, the Philippines, and Singapore--compete for top honours, as per a press release from AIPA.
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