Hong Kong's securities regulator in a joint operation with the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), has arrested five individuals from a listed company for alleged corruption under the ... ( read original story ...)
Kiwi Chow: The film-maker who took Hong Kong’s protests to Cannes
Just before the closing ceremony of this year's Cannes Film Festival, organisers had a surprise announcement - they were screening a film by Hong Kong director Kiwi Chow. The documentary about the ... ( read original story ...)
Teenage arsonists sent to Hong Kong training centre over Bank of China ATMs blaze
Two Hong Kong teenagers have been sent to a training centre for setting fire to three Bank of China ATMs last year. The District Court heard Jimmy Wan Kai-fai and Lau Wai-ho, who at the time were aged ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Raises 2021 Growth Forecast as Virus Concerns Ease
Hong Kong raised its economic growth forecast for 2021 as the government slowly eases virus control measures and cash vouchers help to drive spending in a city hit by the pandemic and protests before ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s population shrinks after China’s national security law
Nearly 90,000 residents left Hong Kong in the year after Beijing imposed a national security law, more than quadruple that of 12 months earlier, according to t ... ( read original story ...)
Novel food solutions for a more sustainable future
As climate change and disasters jeopardise food security, could the switch to alternative proteins be the solution to the region’s need for a sustainable food ecosystem? Money Mind reports. ( read original story ...)
First Hong Kong Election Under Revamped System to Be Largely Uncontested
Pro-Beijing candidates are running uncontested for most seats in a Hong Kong election committee tasked with choosing the city's leader, with the pro-democracy camp almost absent, government ... ( read original story ...)
Old Hong Kong – Fusion- Art Concept Studio Open for free from August 13
"Old Hong Kong • Fusion- Art Concept Studio" is selected to locate at the redevelopment project of Ki Lung Street, Prince Edward, which is about to be demolished. The granite pillars on the veranda ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stock investors told to take cover
Equity experts are warning about the regulatory risks of putting money into individual Hong Kong stocks, saying investors should focus on equity indexes and old-economy shares. Oswald Chan reports ... ( read original story ...)
China’s market has further room to fall
The technical picture also suggests considerable room for further declines in the coming months. The long-term charts clearly show how political interventions (regulatory pressure in 2015 and trade ... ( read original story ...)
Fife signature on rare Hong Kong bank note set to sell for up to £50,000 at auction
The ‘ Hong Kong 1860’ five dollar banknote was the earliest known fully issued banknote of any denomination for the country. And it carries the signatures of two Scots - one from the Kingdom. Born in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong experiences ‘alarming’ population drop, but government says not all 90,000 leaving city because of national security law
Social administration expert Professor Paul Yip says officials should try and address the concerns of those going elsewhere, as number of people in city now estimated to be 7.39 million. ( read original story ...)
Almost 90,000 people left Hong Kong in the past year. It marks the city’s biggest population decrease in 60 years.
Hong Kong saw a net outflow of 89,200 residents year over year in June 2021, bringing its population down 1.2% to 7.39 million people. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s economic recovery depends highly on international businesses and visitors: MTR CEO
Jacob Kam, CEO of MTR Corporation, says company's return to pre-pandemic earnings will depend on the reopening of Hong Kong border with mainland China and the pace of vaccination rates. ( read original story ...)