Hong Kong’s prisoners wagering their lungs on World Cup

Hong Kong’s prisons are once again a hive of cigarette-fueled gambling activity as the hours count down to the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. As police forces across the Asia-Pacific region brace for this month’s expected onslaught of illegal ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Activist Edward Leung Given 6 Years for Police Clash

HONG KONG — A Hong Kong activist was sentenced to six years in prison on Monday for his role in a 2016 clash between protesters and the police over unlicensed street vendors selling traditional snacks during the Lunar New Year. The activist, Edward Leung ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong golf course row exposes city’s social divide

But for others the golf course is fair game and a visceral symbol of Hong Kong's inequalities, set against the backdrop of spiralling property prices and rents which force many residents to cram into tiny homes. Chanting "Land belongs to the people!" ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Office Rents Grow at Fastest Pace in 2 Years

According to JLL's latest Property Market Monitor, rents in Hong Kong's office markets grew at their fastest pace in more than two years amid a tight vacancy environment and an active leasing market. Overall, rents climbed 1.1% month-over-month in April ... ( read original story ...)