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Hong Kong

Lions coach Gavin Lee demands humility and hunger even in dead rubber against Bangladesh

Lions coach Gavin Lee wants his team to make full use of each international window and match to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup.
Lions coach Gavin Lee wants his team to make full use of each international window and match to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup.

Hong Kong regulatory scrutiny puts share sale boom at risk

Beijing is restricting certain types of Chinese companies incorporated overseas from seeking listings in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter.
Beijing is restricting certain types of Chinese companies incorporated overseas from seeking listings in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter.

March 18 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) preview

Look out for Crimson Flash

Crimson Flash.
Crimson Flash.

Irfan Fandi, Nur Adam Abdullah recalled for Lions’ March 31 Asian Cup qualifier

Irfan Fandi hopes to give Singapore a defensive boost after being handed a national-team recall alongside Nur Adam Abdullah.
Irfan Fandi hopes to give Singapore a defensive boost after being handed a national-team recall alongside Nur Adam Abdullah.

China clamps down on key route to Hong Kong IPOs after deal boom

Some companies have already been asked by the Chinese securities regulator to overhaul their structure before proceeding with Hong Kong listings.
Some companies have already been asked by the Chinese securities regulator to overhaul their structure before proceeding with Hong Kong listings.

Hong Kong to see oil shocks and volatility from Middle East war, says Chief Executive John Lee

Chief Executive of Hong Kong John Lee speaks during a press conference in Beijing, China December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Chief Executive of Hong Kong John Lee speaks during a press conference in Beijing, China December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

News analysis

Win or lose big? Hong Kong’s hub status a double-edged sword amid Middle East war

The Iran war leaves Hong Kong heavily exposed to risks on several fronts.
The Iran war leaves Hong Kong heavily exposed to risks on several fronts.

Making history: Singapore youth water polo team beat China to win their first Asian U-18 c’ship

Singapore's U-18 water polo players with head coach Rio Shirahama (front row, right), assistant coach Kenta Shirahama (front row, left) and Singapore Aquatics president Kenneth Goh (front row, centre).
Singapore's U-18 water polo players with head coach Rio Shirahama (front row, right), assistant coach Kenta Shirahama (front row, left) and Singapore Aquatics president Kenneth Goh (front row, centre).

March 15 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) preview

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