The coronavirus could kill 1,000 residents and leave tens of thousands sick this winter if holes in Hong Kong's defences are not plugged, an infectious disease expert has warned, as the city recorded ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents more afraid of losing their jobs during coronavirus pandemic than people in Australia, Britain and US, new survey says
Hongkongers are more afraid of being made redundant during the coronavirus pandemic than their counterparts in other major jurisdictions, according to the results of a new survey. The study by C|T ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Ant Group’s $35 billion IPO unlikely to be hurt by possible U.S. curbs
(This Oct. 8 story corrects paragraph 2 to say Trump administration officials, not Trump, are considering the move) ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong braces for Monday deadline as Trump’s report puts HSBC, lenders back into sanctions spotlight
Since the law was enacted, HSBC has lost 15.6 per cent of its market value while Standard Chartered suffered 12 per cent on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Both underperformed an 8.8 per cent drop in an ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Group Debuts Virtual Bank In Hong Kong Weeks After Filing IPO
Ant Bank, the virtual banking division of Ant Group, has launched banking services in Hong Kong. The launch comes a few weeks after Ant Group filed its IPO. ( read original story ...)
You’re channelling Bruce Lee’s spirit, daughter tells Hong Kong protesters
When protesters flooded the streets of Hong Kong last year, they took inspiration from the territory’s most famous son.Bruce Lee was the world’s first Asian superstar – a martial arts maestro, film ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Heist Snares $645 Million in Valuables, Including Mao Scrolls
The burglars also stole coins and vintage stamps from a Hong Kong apartment. The police recovered one scroll cut in two. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Demand New Civil Servants’ Allegiance, RTHK Reports
Hong Kong’s Civil Service Bureau will issue a notice demanding all newly hired civil servants affirm their support for the Basic Law and pledge allegiance to the city’s government, Radio Television ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Arrests Nine for Helping Antigovernment Activists Escape
Hong Kong police arrested nine people who they said had aided a group of pro-democracy activists—known here as the Hong Kong 12—that attempted to flee the city by boat only to be intercepted by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Arrests Nine Over Protesters’ Escape by Speedboat
The arrests appeared intended to deter others from helping antigovernment protesters flee the Chinese territory, where Beijing’s grip is tightening. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police detain suspected of involvement in flight to Taiwan
Hong Kong police arrested today several members of a local smuggling group on suspicion of helping 12 residents fleeing to Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest nine people suspected of aiding fleeing activists
Police detain four men and five women suspected of arranging transport for activists who tried to flee by boat to Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 9 for aiding dozen to flee territory
Police in Hong Kong say they have arrested nine people on suspicion of providing funds and other assistance to a group of 12 who sought to flee the territory by boat in August but were intercepted by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest smuggling group for helping speedboat fugitives
Hong Kong police on Saturday arrested a group accused of helping 12 pro-democracy activists detained in mainland China for nearly two months after attempting to flee to Taiwan in a speedboat. ( read original story ...)