Officials have turned their attention to the city's rat and housing problems, or are at least seen to be doing so But when are they going to check on homeless people, whose numbers have grown ... ( read original story ...)
Five Arrested in Hong Kong Over Southeast Asia Job Scams
In recent months, victims have reported traveling to countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos on false promises of romance or high-paying jobs, and then being detained and forced to work ... ( read original story ...)
Where are former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam and her top officials? Teaching, travelling, staying out of sight
Lam visited mainland China, a source says, and like most others who stepped down, prefers keeping a low profile. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shows China’s internal affairs brook no outside interference: China Daily editorial
Despite their own countries being mired in problems, they do nothing other than try to interfere in China's internal affairs. After 29 of 47 plotters and organizers of an illegal legislative primary ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong in danger of losing status as hub of aviation and events
The longer the delay in opening up borders for hassle-free travel, the greater the risk of losing out to competitors such as Singapore The impact of Hong Kong's Covid-19 travel rules are apparent in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan general budget, JD.com results, Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of 2022
As relations with China grow more tense following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit, Taiwan is set to release its general budget for 2023 which will include details of planned defense spending ... ( read original story ...)
Stranded Jets In Russia Cause BOC Aviation To Write Down $800 Million
BOC Aviation has written off 18 of its aircraft that are being held hostage in Russia, writing them off in their June 30 accounts. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief says ‘no plan or intention’ for authorities to either scrap cooling measures or intervene in property market
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says government cannot see any risk of property market 'falling off a cliff', adds policy not affected by 'short-term fluctuations' Authorities 'cautiously optimistic' ... ( read original story ...)
China arrests Cardinal Zen and religious freedom now faces a grim future in Hong Kong
The imprisonment of 90-year-old Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen would be a death sentence. In May 2022, Hong Kong authorities arrested Cardinal Zen on spurious charges, accusing him and four others of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Reports Its Most Daily Covid Cases in Over Four Months
Hong Kong registered 6,513 new daily Covid cases on Sunday, the highest number since March 31, as authorities expand facilities for virus patients amid a surge in infections. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 5 for allegedly luring at least 36 residents into forced labour in Southeast Asia
Police say number of residents who had been held captive in Southeast Asia has risen to 36, with 22 still in need of rescue. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong adds 6,513 Covid infections
The Centre for Health Protection reported on Sunday that it has recorded 6,513 new coronavirus infections. Officials said 237 of the new cases were ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief says ‘no plan or intention’ for authorities to either scrap property cooling measures or intervene in market
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says government cannot see any risk of property market 'falling off a cliff', adds policy not affected by 'short-term fluctuations' Authorities 'cautiously optimistic' ... ( read original story ...)
Five arrested in Hong Kong over South-East Asia job scams
Five Hong Kongers have been arrested for allegedly setting up job scams in which victims were lured to South-East Asia and then held against their will, police announced Sunday (Aug 21). ( read original story ...)