Happy New Year from Hong Kong! Midnight has struck in Tokyo, Seoul and Victoria marking the start of 2025. Earlier, Sydney welcomed the new year with a fantastic display across its harbour. Hit the play button above to watch it unfold and stay with us throughout the night to see the world bring in 2025 live.

Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Japan all saw in the new year, with fireworks celebrations across several cities and prayers in Tokyo. The owner of the California restaurant Lima said it hasn’t been able to bounce back after settling a lawsuit over a promotion that discounted drinks for women.

Thousands of residents and tourists have gathered at top Hong Kong harbourfront viewing spots hours ahead of the highly anticipated countdown fireworks on New Year’s Eve. At the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui,