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President Ho Chi Minh's 131st birth anniversary commemorated abroad

15:22 | 19/05/2021

Various activities have been held over the past few days to celebrate the 131st birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2021).

Vietnam, Hong Kong seeing more room for stronger development

09:24 | 30/04/2021

As Hong Kong (China) has recovered its stability, the region’s relations with Vietnam are seeing more room for stronger development in trade, investment, tourism, and yacht industry, said Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam.

World Vision delivers food packages for flood-damaged central Vietnam

07:55 | 10/03/2021

The six communes of Hai Lang district in central province of Quang Tri bore the brunt of the disaster, with schools, bridges, roads, water supply systems, housing, and other buildings swept away or destroyed.

World’s first air "travel bubble" to be launched between Singapore and Hong Kong starting Nov.22

08:04 | 13/11/2020

“Travel bubble” flights between Singapore and Hong Kong will be officially conducted starting November 22 with one flight per day into each location carrying maximum of 200 passengers.

Hong Kong denies a foreign journalist visa amidst natinal security law concerns

07:48 | 28/08/2020

Hong Kong has rejected Irish journalist Aaron McNicholas’s visa on Thursday amid fear of a clampdown on a press freedom

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai released after 2 days on bail

07:35 | 13/08/2020

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul, was free on bail Wednesday and received a hero's welcome upon his return to his paper, Apple Daily.

China imposes sanctions on 11 US officials over Hong Kong related tensions

07:58 | 11/08/2020

China imposed sanctions on Rubio, Cruz, and other US citizens including legislators on Monday over the US's moves towards Hong Kong.

Hongkong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Arrested As New National Security Law Came Into Effect

11:00 | 10/08/2020

Hong Kong police arrested media magnate Jimmy Lai for alleged foreign collusion under the new security laws.

US Officially Sanctions Hongkong Chief Executive Carrie Lam And Other High-Ranking Officials

12:11 | 08/08/2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the recently passed policy has proved that the actions of Hong Kong officials were unacceptable and contrary to China's commitment to the principle of "one country, two systems".

Hongkong: Masks made mandatory, Government officials work from home as coronavirus cases surge

09:34 | 21/07/2020

Hong Kong on Monday (July 20) made the wearing of masks mandatory in all indoor public places and on public transport, and civil servants to work from home after the territory confirmed a record increase in new Covdi-19 (coronavirus) infections with more than 100 new cases.

Hong Kong Disneyland closing again after after new coronavirus outbreak

13:47 | 14/07/2020

Walt Disney Co is temporarily closing its Hong Kong Disneyland theme park from July 15 amid rising coronavirus cases, the company said Monday (July 13).

Over 600,000 Hong Kong citizens vote against the new security laws

14:51 | 13/07/2020

Over 600,000 Hong Kong citizens cast ballots over the weekend in a symbolic protest vote against the new tough national security laws directly imposed by Beijing.

Hong Kong National Security Law: 5 must-know takeaways

16:34 | 02/07/2020

Hong Kong national security law, which was voted unanimously by an elite body within China's legislature on Tuesday, was adopted in a rushed, secretive process.

Protest against security law in Hong Kong: 370 people arrested

14:24 | 02/07/2020

370 people were arrested as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds protesting against Hong Kong security law.

Hong Kong legislators pass Chinese anthem law

06:38 | 05/06/2020

Lawmakers in Hong Kong on Thursday passed a contentious bill that would make it a crime to mock China’s national anthem, imposing a maximum three-year prison sentence on anyone convicted of insulting the March of the Volunteers.

Hong Kong extends social distancing restrictions as a cluster of coronavirus infections detected

23:32 | 02/06/2020

Hong Kong’s restrictions on public gatherings are slated to last at least two more weeks as an extension of social-distancing rules have been revealed by the health minister on Tuesday following the emergence of new cases of COVID-19, reported the South China Morning Post

Vietnam wants Hong Kong to remain stable and prosperous

16:02 | 29/05/2020

Vietnam reaffirms its support for China's "one country, two systems" policy.

UK considers extending Hongkongers' visa rights if China pursues security laws

08:19 | 29/05/2020

The UK government is mulling giving greater visiting rights to certain Hong Kong residents, unless the Chinese government suspends a controversial proposed national security law.

Hong Kong, controversial national security law approved by China

16:53 | 28/05/2020

The Chinese parliament has approved plans for a bill that threatens to limit freedoms in the semi-autonomous state, with an overwhelming vote in favor of the proposal to draft the law. The move will bypass Hong Kong's internal legislature to punish acts that subvert state power.

World News Today: China says Hong Kong affairs are “internal affairs”, no external interference allowed

23:25 | 25/05/2020

China affirmed that Hong Kong affairs are China's internal affairs, Israel's Prime Minister appears in court to face corruption charges, Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ leaked, Venice Film Festival schedule among others are notable headlines of Monday (May 25).