Courtrooms are the main venue left for Hong Kong lawyer Chow Hang-tung to keep alive memories of the events of 1989, as the city erases statues and other memorials. ( read original story ...)
Singapore transport minister: Want a return to normalcy in Hong Kong and China
S. Iswaran, Singapore's minister for transport, outlines the city-state's rebound in the pandemic and what he believes Hong Kong and China must do to grow the region's economy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Legco complex expansion project could be capped at HK$1.56 billion after request for 33 per cent more than estimate, says official
After grilling the official for two hours, Legco's public works subcommittee agreed that the funding request would be passed to the Finance Committee for further discussion next month. Do you have ... ( read original story ...)
Police officer to be suspended for allegedly taking upskirt video of woman in Hong Kong’s financial district
Suspect, 28, accused of taking mobile phone video of woman on Pedder Street footbridge, according to police Online photo shows five plain-clothes officers pinning off-duty constable on ground, with ... ( read original story ...)
Regulatory clarity is key feature of Hong Kong as fintech hub: fintech association
HONG KONG ― Deregulation is often cited as the key to spurring innovation and the growth of markets. But the latest Terra-triggered cryptocurrency crash is shedding light on the importance of having a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man tries to stage car accident with acting so terrible it’s worthy of a Razzie
In a performance worthy of a Razzie, a man was caught on camera spinning and jumping in front of a car on a Hong Kong street in an apparent attempt to stage an accident. ( read original story ...)
Clifford Chance advises Bank of China (Hong Kong) and HSBC on world’s largest retail green bond issuance
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised Bank of China (Hong Kong) and HSBC as joint lead managers on the issuance of Hong Kong SAR Government's inaugural retail green bonds under ... ( read original story ...)
Tiananmen memorial Masses won’t be held in Hong Kong this year amid security law concerns
A Catholic group in Hong Kong will not be holding Masses this year to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, citing concerns that doing so could run afoul of the Beijing-imposed national ... ( read original story ...)
France’s Hong Kong: The leased territory of Guangzhouwan
In late May 1898, the French established a leasehold of Guangzhouwan, an area encompassing some 500 square miles and close to 200,000 people, on the Leizhou Peninsula near the Qiongzhou Strait ... ( read original story ...)
‘Martyrdom is normal’: Hong Kong Catholic cardinal holds mass after court appearance
On a drizzly Tuesday night (May 24) in Hong Kong, hundreds of Catholics packed into church for a mass turned into an act of resolve by its host - the retired cardinal Joseph Zen, fresh from a day i ... ( read original story ...)
Yoho seeks up to US$300 million in IPO, as Hong Kong e-commerce start-up eyes China expansion via JD.com, Tmall
"We remain confident that our business growth will continue to be supported by investors," said Franz Wu, president and co-founder. "The e-commerce sector in Hong Kong is maturing, and we still see ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s New World Development to acquire remainder of three Causeway Bay buildings, set stage for more compulsory auctions of old structures
The number of compulsory sales applications will rise by as much as 20 per cent in the second half, Knight Frank executive says The three buildings could be worth as much as US$573 million, the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC launches new campaign to support the community and spread positivity via Grey HK
HSBC has always been committed to supporting the Hong Kong (HK) community. As the epidemic's fifth wave gradually subsided, HSBC announced the "Branching Out Our Support" campaign. Designated branches ... ( read original story ...)
Green bonds the way to go for safer future in Hong Kong
With Hong Kong set to become a premier green finance hub, such financial instruments not only provide steady income, but also capital to help protect the environment With stocks and bonds falling ... ( read original story ...)