One year ago, the city’s freedoms were curtailed with breathtaking speed. But the clampdown was years in the making, and many signals were missed. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest top writer from shuttered Apple Daily
Hong Kong police have arrested the lead opinion writer of Apple Daily on national security grounds as he tried to fly out of the city, local media reported, days after the pro-democracy newspaper was ... ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Hong Kong family leaves a changing city for UK
After two years of turmoil and change, Hong Kong was not the same for Mike Hui. One month ago, the 36-year-old photographer pulled up roots and moved with his wife and young daughter to the U.K. ( read original story ...)
Apple Daily Editorial Writer Arrested at Hong Kong’s Airport
Hong Kong media say an editorial writer of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily was arrested at the airport while attempting to leave the city. ( read original story ...)
‘Black rainstorm’ warning suspends Hong Kong trading
The Stock Exchange cancelled its morning trading session on Monday due to extreme weather. The decision by Exchanges and Clearing comes after the government issued a so-called "black rainstorm" ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-democracy Apple Daily journalist arrested at Hong Kong’s airport
An editorial writer of the now-defunct Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily was arrested at the airport on Sunday night while attempting to ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Banking: Hong Hong based Mox Bank and Mastercard Unveil Smart New Feature Called “Flip”
Hong Kong-based digital banking platform Mox Bank and Mastercard recently revealed a smart new feature, referred to as “Flip.” Flip will be available on the “all-in-one” numberless Mox Cards which ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s financial markets, bank branches to shut in morning on ‘black rainstorm’ weather warning
HKEX says no trading in its stock and futures in morning session due to the ‘black rainstorm’ weather signal hoisted by the Observatory. All local bank branches are also affected. ( read original story ...)
Fintech Startups and Established Hong Kong Firms May Apply to Join Global Fast Track Program for Scaling Businesses
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) revealed, earlier this week, that the Global Fast Track 2021 program is currently taking applications from Fintech startups and also accepting them from more established ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest senior Apple Daily journalist at airport
Fung Wai-kong is seventh senior figure from publication to be arrested in two weeks ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange Cancels Morning Session on Black Rainstorm
Hong Kong’s stock market operator canceled its morning trading session on Monday after the city’s weather observatory issued a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bank officers, loan applicants among 36 arrested over suspected scams seeking HK$40 million under SME aid scheme
Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency has warned of shady middlemen offering help with bank applications after arresting 36 people over suspected scams involving government-guaranteed loans totalling ... ( read original story ...)
With Hong Kong’s Apple Daily Closed, Media Question Security Law’s Reach
With Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy newspaper gone, questions remain about the future of press freedom in the city. Apple Daily’s publisher said that with founder Jimmy Lai in prison, five executives ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Stand News Removes Op-Eds After Pro-Democracy Apple Daily Folds Under Pressure
"This will likely get little international media attention but it is a very, very dark moment for press freedom in HK," an Apple Daily columnist tweeted. ( read original story ...)