The theme for the 12-minute light and musical extravaganza was "The Symphony of Happiness," conveying wishes for prosperity in the new year.

Crowds around the world marvelled at fireworks, raised their toasts and greeted 2025 across dozens of timezones as they bid farewell to a tumultuous year that was the hottest on record in more ways ...

More than a billion people are set to tune in to watch the Times Square ball drop tonight. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

When the ball drops in New York City’s Times Square to herald the start of 2025, it’ll actually be late to the party as ...

Hong Kong cinema delivered an impressive report card in 2024 with two local films surpassing the HK$100 million (US$12.9 ...

We have rounded up the best New Year parties and events in Hong Kong to attend with your loved ones this festive season.

In Hong Kong, we have a chance to lead by example and create a society where everyone feels valued. One way to do this is by being more inclusive towards ethnic minorities during Christmas. Many in ...

Hong Kong's array of wartime memorials means the city will never forget those lost in the traumatic aftermath of December ...

The harbourside shopping mall celebrates the holiday with an opulent Christmas tree, a market featuring artisanal brands and ...

Hong Kong has long been one of the world’s best places to celebrate Chinese New Year. And with the Year of the Snake right ...

A pair of five-year-old pandas, named An An and Ke Ke, celebrated their first Christmas early in a Hong Kong park, munching ...

Stefan Kaufmann, the former chief executive of Olympus who was forced to resign suddenly after just 18 months in the top job, pleaded guilty on Monday to charges that he bought illegal drugs in Tokyo ...