Let's face it, Hong Kong has not been a long-haul tourist destination in its own right for decades; for many travellers, the city was a stopover on the way to somewhere else. A convenient, exciting ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong marathon, first event of its kind since pandemic hit, marred by injuries, allegations of censorship
Several runners have complained they were told to cover up tattoos, logos and slogans or be banned from the race. ( read original story ...)
Economic benefit is not why Hong Kong must reject anti-mainland discrimination
I am responding to your editorial published on October 17, titled "Hongkongers should be more accepting of mainland immigrants". In the editorial, you argue that Hongkongers should be more accepting ... ( read original story ...)
Superloop sells Hong Kong operations and select Singapore assets to Columbia Capital and DigitalBridge
At 30% premium to carrying value, the sale accelerates monetisation of Superloop’s Asia Pacific assets, provides flexibility for Superloop to continue investing in growth. Superloop has entered into a ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC share price forecast ahead of quarterly earnings
The HSBC (LON: HSBC) share price will be in focus on Monday morning as the company publishes its quarterly results. The stock has risen in the past six straight days and is trading at the highest it ... ( read original story ...)
Top Hong Kong government adviser defends proposed ban on lawyer choice for legal aid applicants
Ronny Wong insists choice was never the ‘sole consideration’ under lawyer allocation system, but critics say the right to pick your own representation is enshrined Hong Kong’s Basic Law. ( read original story ...)
Foreign Secretary rebuked by China for expressing concern over political freedoms in Hong Kong
China sharply criticised Liz Truss after the Foreign Secretary spoke out in defence of political freedoms in Hong Kong. The rebuke came shortly after Ms Truss gave an interview to The Telegraph in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to return to work on Monday after fracturing elbow in fall
Lam says in a Facebook post that she will resume her official duties seven days after fracturing her elbow in a fall at her residence, though she notes she still faces a long road to a full recovery. ( read original story ...)
What CBDCs Mean for the Future of DeFi and Stablecoins
From an almost entirely conceptual discussion, CBDCs are now in various stages of research and development to ascertain how they could work in practice. China’s digital yuan is currently leading the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Marathon: dream debut for men’s overall winner Wong Kai-lok as local star Christy Yiu Kit-ching claims women’s gold
The 26-year-old middle-distance specialist returns from serious knee injury to beat heavy favourites, while women’s star Yiu reasserts local scene domination. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong likely to give out seasonal flu, Covid-19 shots at same time, government adviser says
Professor David Hui says expert panel expected to meet on Wednesday to discuss whether booster shots should be given Covid-19 vaccine recipients. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police seize 4 speedboats hidden along Tuen Mun coast amid sea smuggling crackdown
Modified boats, souped-up engines worth more than HK$4 million found during police raid on storage site Vessels without lights and fitted with steel plates posed a ‘threat to marine traffic’, police ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC to provide skills development opportunity for students
The program will provide hands-on experience to the students by enabling them to take on real and challenging responsibilities at the bank ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to hold chief executive election in March
Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will hold its chief executive election on March 27, 2022, Chinese state media reported. ( read original story ...)