The Preakness Stakes is far from the only major event on the weekend horse racing calendar, with top races from Ireland to Japan and Hong Kong, with a stop for crab cakes in Baltimore. ( read original story ...)
Davis Polk draws fire for speaking at event to mark anniversary of Hong Kong’s national security law
Wall Street firm 'denounced' over Asia chair's billing to speak at department of justice conference, Financial Times reports ... ( read original story ...)
Echo HK, Hong Kong High School Student-Led Non-Profit Celebrates Successful Podcast And Campaign Launches
Echo HK's Fireside podcast and Palette project's“Meaning of Life” campaign results in over 1,000 responses from across the globe. Echo HK ... ( read original story ...)
Art Basel highlights to check out in Hong Kong, from a Buddhist meditation in sign language to work addressing race, power and identity
From a Buddhist meditation in sign language to art addressing race, power and identity, there’s plenty to check out during Art Basel week in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong advises adults aged 18 to 59 to get fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine
The Hong Kong government has advised adults aged 18 to 59 to get a fourth dose of a Covid-19 vaccine at least six months after receiving their third jab. The advice comes after the Centre for Health ... ( read original story ...)
Davis Polk draws fire for participation in event commemorating introduction of Hong Kong’s national security law
Wall Street firm 'condemned' over Asia chair's decision to speak at department of justice conference, Financial Times reports ... ( read original story ...)
HKSAR gov’t strongly opposes European Commission report on Hong Kong
The HKSAR government strongly opposes the European Commission (EC) report on Hong Kong, and urges again the EC to respect the international law and basic norms governing international relations, and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may use luxury Fanling golf course to build 12,000 public housing flats
New figure more than doubles previous number of homes proposed for Fanling site by government study in 2018 Flats would be built in 10 blocks, accommodating about 33,600 people, as well as providing ... ( read original story ...)
Commissioner’s office of Chinese foreign ministry in HKSAR urges EU to take off tinted glasses, face up to Hong Kong’s bright future
The Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR urges the European Union to stop its botched political performances, pointing out that democracy, rights and freedoms are ... ( read original story ...)
Amnesty International has left Hong Kong but there will still be candles in the darkness
By Chow Hang-tung, human rights activist, Tiananmen vigil organizer and barrister, currently jailed in Hong Kong It was a sad moment when Amnesty International closed its Hong Kong offices after ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese premier formally approves appointment of John Lee as Hong Kong’s next leader ahead of July 1 swearing-in ceremony
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calls on incoming incoming chief executive to ‘turn a new chapter’ for ‘one country, two systems’. ( read original story ...)
Extra HK$391 million needed to expand Hong Kong’s Legco after construction bids exceed HK$1.17 billion already budgeted
Increase required due to 'unique' and 'unprecedented' technical difficulties encountered, Finance Committee told Part of the higher cost is due to need for bulk of construction to take place overnight ... ( read original story ...)
Animal rights advocates decry Hong Kong’s pet trade as over 130 animals seized in suspected smuggling case
Animal rights advocates have expressed shock at a recent smuggling case involving over 130 cats and dogs found on a speedboat in Hong Kong waters. © Hong ... ( read original story ...)
China’s State Council appoints John Lee as Hong Kong Chief Executive
China State Council which is equivalent to the country cabinet on Friday appointed John Lee as the next chief executive of Hong Kong after a dubious elect ... ( read original story ...)