Carrie Lam said Tuesday a new law that would ban "insulting" Hong Kong officials and police is under review, citing the need to defend law enforcement, Hong Kong Free Press reported. "It's not just ... ( read original story ...)
China tried to intimidate Hong Kong activists in Germany, says Berlin
China has tried to intimidate Hong Kong residents living in Germany since pro-democracy protests broke out in the city two years ago, the German interior ministry said in a letter to a lawmaker ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Alfred Sit holds I&T briefings
Secretary for Innovation & Technology Alfred Sit held engagement sessions with Hong Kong deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and Hong Kong members of the Chinese People's Political ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Carry The Diamond can find that Winning Feeling again
CASPAR Fownes and Joao Moreira are going to be all the rage when they team up with last-start winner Daily The post Hong Kong Racing Tips: Carry The ... ( read original story ...)
Wealth management connect to bring more Hong Kong finance firms to Qianhai special economic zone, official says
Launch of wealth management connect scheme will see banks and finance companies from Hong Kong setting up offices in the special economic zone: Witman Hung. ( read original story ...)
China Has Tried to Intimidate Hong Kong Activists in Germany, Berlin Says
"Since the start of the protests in Hong Kong, increasing attempts by Chinese state actors in Germany to influence public opinion in favour of the Chinese government as well as ac ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Central Bank of UAE strengthen fintech collaboration
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) jointly announced the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Tuesday, with a view to ... ( read original story ...)
China’s patriot games sweep aside last vestige of democracy in Hong Kong
Local-level officials face disqualification as Beijing reshapes the electoral system and requires candidates to swear allegiance to the Communist Party. ( read original story ...)
Lam Backs Hong Kong Electoral Changes Excluding Opponents
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam is giving her clear support to electoral changes that would likely further exclude opposition voices and cement Beijing's control over the city's politics. ( read original story ...)
Startup Grind lists Pickmeup among startups to watch globally in 2021
Pickmeup Technologies Inc, the company behind one of Nigeria's leading providers of ride-hailing services, has been named among the “top startups to watch globally in 2021” by Startup Grind. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Court Says Jimmy Lai’s Bail Denied Because Risk of Further Offences
Hong Kong Court Says Jimmy Lai's Bail Denied Because Risk of Further Offences High Court judge Anthea Pang rejected Lai's latest application last week but only made public the reasons for her decision ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plans to make politicians swear oath of loyalty to Beijing
All election participants will have to swear allegiance or face five-year ban under bill to be tabled next month ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Backs Call by Key Chinese Officials for Electoral Changes
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam is supporting a call made by a key Chinese official for electoral reforms that would ensure the city’s legislature is filled with pro-Beijing loyalists. ... ( read original story ...)
HK IPO retail frenzy needs to be kept in check
The huge retail investor interest for some recent Hong Kong IPOs has caught the stock exchange’s attention, leading to an investigation into how retail accounts place orders. The move will offer some ... ( read original story ...)