The Asian film capital has cracked down on documentaries and independent productions that it fears could glamorize the pro-democracy movement. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: US travel advisory elevates Hong Kong risk level despite absence of local Covid-19 cases
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention raises status from low to moderate, urging full vaccination for anyone considering travelling to city. ( read original story ...)
National security law: man charged over chanting protest slogans says calling for Hong Kong independence a constitutional right, court hears
Prosecutors say Adam Ma, who is accused of inciting secession, claimed several times the security law was nothing more than ‘decoration’ and urged people to ‘bravely trample the law and struggle’. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief ‘has the qualifications’ for city leader, but blasting US in report shouldn’t be read as political manoeuvring, heavyweight says
Hong Kong's financial chief "has the qualifications" to be a contender for the city's next leader, pro-establishment veteran Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee has said, a category she believes includes "many ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong landlords start operating their own co-working spaces
Landlords had to become creative to meet their tenants' changing needs. According to a report by Knight Frank, sentiment in Hong Kong Island's leasing market rebounded in August, leading to an uptick ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Market rises 1.2%; Property, tech stocks leads
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 1.2%, or 291.61 points, to 24,500.39. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index added 1.59%, or 136.48 points, to 8,720.30. ( read original story ...)
US raises COVID danger level in Hong Kong and Singapore
The U.S. said trips to Singapore and Hong Kong have become more dangerous because of the coronavirus, raising its travel health advice for the Asian financial hubs by one level. The U.S. Centers for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s exports, imports maintain double-digit growth in August
The values of Hong Kong total exports and imports of goods in August this year both recorded year-on-year increases by 259 perc ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: 13 imported COVID-19 cases found
The Centre for Health Protection today said it is investigating 13 additional COVID-19 cases, all of which are imported. The patients arrived from Kenya, Italy, Morocco, the US, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong home prices revised to record high in July, edge lower in August
Hong Kong private home prices hit a record high in July, according to revised data, before dropping a tad in August, suggesting one of the world's most expensive property markets is showing little ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s special inspector raids Next Digital’s office to seize financial records in its probe into publisher of defunct Apple Daily
A special inspector appointed by Hong Kong's government today raided Next Digital Limited's office to seize the company's financial records as he ratcheted up his investigation of possible fraud at ... ( read original story ...)
MicroPort MedBot readies Hong Kong IPO
Co has received the go ahead from Hong Kong’s stock exchange to list. The company is being spun off by MicroPort Scientific Corp, a Shanghai-based medical device manufacturer. CICC and JP Morgan are ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Asks Banks to Report Exposure to China Evergrande
Hong Kong’s central bank asked lenders to report their exposure to debt-laden China Evergrande Group on concern over potential systemic risks to the region’s financial system, according to people ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong asks banks to report exposure to Evergrande – Bloomberg
Hong Kong's central bank has asked lenders to report their exposure to debt-laden China Evergrande Group on concerns over potential systemic risks to the region's financial system, Bloomberg reported ... ( read original story ...)