China’s ceremonial legislature plans to endorse the Communist Party’s latest move to tighten control over Hong Kong by reducing the role of its public in picking the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court grants bail to 5th activist, jails another
A Hong Kong court on Thursday granted bail to a fifth pro-democracy activist and former lawmaker but revoked bail for another, after both were charged with subversion under ... ( read original story ...)
Why has Hong Kong’s coronavirus vaccination drive stumbled recently, and should you be worried about possible side effects?
Hong Kong on Wednesday officially began offering the jabs developed ... Chiang, a member of the Legislative Council’s health committee, said the Food and Health Bureau should start a hotline for ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei confirms exec seeking HSBC records in Hong Kong court
The Hong Kong filing comes at a time of intense scrutiny of Hong ... and common law traditions are a core part of its reputation as a reliable and dependable business hub. But China's authoritarian ... ( read original story ...)
Court to hear prosecutors’ appeals against bail release of 11 Hong Kong activists
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's High Court will start hearing on Thursday an appeal by prosecutors against the release on bail of 11 activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion, in a case ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong vaccines: information overload, lack of context provoking ‘unnecessary’ fears of Sinovac jabs, experts say
Hongkongers' fears over the safety of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines - exacerbated by recent medical emergencies involving people who received the shots - are an "unnecessary" side effect of broad ... ( read original story ...)
Consumer-focused SPAC Trinity Acquisition files for a $250 million IPO
Trinity Acquisition, a blank check company targeting consumer lifestyle businesses with China potential, filed on Wednesday with the SEC to raise up to $250 million in an initial public offering. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bourse May Test Resistance At 29,000 Points
The Hong Kong stock market has climbed higher in consecutive trading days, advancing more than 360 points or 1.3 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 28,900-point ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist welcome to campaign in Australia, says head of government intelligence committee
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui is welcome to campaign on political issues in Australia and his arrival was not a matter for China, the chair of the Australian parliament's intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Illusionist
Financial Secretary Paul Chan invokes a system that no longer exists. ( read original story ...)
Blinken: U.S. to take action against rights violations in Hong Kong
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday the United States will take action against those responsible for violations of human rights in Hong Kong. "We need to ... ( read original story ...)
Gay Man Sues Hong Kong for Preventing Him From Spreading Husband’s Ashes
A gay man is suing the government of Hong Kong for rejecting him as his late husband’s surviving spouse, thereby preventing him from carrying out his spouse's final wishes. Edgar Ng Hon-lam and Henry ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Deserves to Be in Freedom Index
Hong Kong always ranked high in business, trade, financial freedom and fiscal health, which are the parameters used in compiling the index. Our strength in these areas has not changed. ( read original story ...)
Moody’s puts HSBC Bank Malaysia on review for downgrade after similar action on parent HSBC HK
Moody’s Investors Service has placed HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd (HSBCM)’s A1 long-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings on review for downgrade.In a statement today, the international rating ... ( read original story ...)