Hyakunousha has launched its first salvo in the battle to conquer the mainland by opening a shop at the West Kowloon terminus of the Hong Kong-Guangzhou high-speed rail, targeting consumers from ... ( read original story ...)
Nine leaders of Hong Kong pro-democracy protests found guilty
laid siege to government headquarters and paralyzed Hong Kong’s financial district for 79 days. Thousands staked out encampments on major thoroughfares. Several hundred were arrested. The movement ... ( read original story ...)
Untouchable in 2018, China Bank Stocks Are Now All the Rage
After snapping up Ping An Bank Co., traders have turned their attention to its larger rival China Merchants Bank Co. The Hong Kong shares jumped 15 percent in nine days through Monday to an all-time ... ( read original story ...)
Guilty verdict for Hong Kong’s ‘umbrella revolution’ leaders dampens dream of democracy
A closer look at the day's most notable stories with The National's Jonathon Gatehouse: organizers of Hong Kong's 'umbrella revolution' found guilty; uncertain future for an intellectually challenged ... ( read original story ...)
A Gateway To China Market Or “World Factory”? What Hong Kong Has In Store For Indian Startups
Riding on technology, going global has become a new trend for Indian tech startups. Over the years, Indian B2B companies such as Freshworks, Zoho and InMobi have expanded their operations to ... ( read original story ...)
Guilty verdict for Hong Kong’s ‘umbrella revolution’ organizers dampens dreams of democracy
There are concerns that a new law that will allow for extraditions between Hong Kong and the rest of China could be used to target journalists, foreign business people and democracy campaigners. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s middle class saving for children’s weddings and homes, estimate they need US$637,000 for retirement
who estimate they need at least HK$5 million (US$637,175) to cover retirement expenses, according to a survey by China Construction Bank (Asia). The bank surveyed 2,500 Hongkongers in January on their ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance professionals indulge in unusually long lunch breaks
Even in an era of ongoing cost cutting, there’s one thing that Hong Kong banking professionals can’t live without: their long lunch breaks. A sandwich in the office is standard for many in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists convicted of ‘public nuisance,’ other charges over 2014 protests
The government's "decision to maintain the normal order of public life should be beyond reproach," spokesperson Lu Kang said during a routine news briefing. Lu added that some people's "one-sided ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘Umbrella’ protesters found guilty of public nuisance
I hope they can see that other people haven't given up," Benny Tai told BBC News Chinese ahead of today's verdict. Seventy nine days of sit-in protests have already changed Hong Kong a lot. But ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy ‘Occupy’ activists defiant after guilty verdicts
Chris Patten, Hong Kong’s last colonial governor, called the verdict “appallingly divisive”, and a “vengeful pursuit” of past political events. In Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protest leaders found guilty as democracy hopes fade
Before his trial started in November last year, Mr Chan told The Australian Financial Review: "Since Xi Jinping took power in 2012 things have been going backwards. There has been further ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court convicts nine activists behind pro-democracy ‘Umbrella Movement’
HONG KONG — A court found nine leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 pro ... around the world Like Washington Post World on Facebook and stay updated on foreign news ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘Occupy’ protest leaders found guilty for role in mass rallies
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court on Tuesday ... Yiu-ming were all found guilty following a trial that comes as the financial centre’s civil liberties come under mounting pressure. ( read original story ...)