Hong Kong's new Secretary for Justice Paul Lam has ordered a non-jury trial for the city's largest national security case to date in which dozens of pro-democracy politicians face up to life in prison ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong top national security cop denies buying sex
A police raid in March 2021 found Frederic Choi, 51, to be among the patrons of Viet Spa, an unlicensed massage parlour in the Wan Chai neighbourhood -- just a short walk away from the police ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Brain-Drain Challenge Rises as Funds Relocate Roles
Signs keep emerging that Hong Kong’s financial hub status is increasingly at risk. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Billionaire Made $500 Million Russia Bet at War Onset‘Next Generation’ Moderna ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Brain-Drain Challenge Rises as Funds Relocate Roles
Signs keep emerging that Hong Kong’s financial hub status is increasingly at risk. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Billionaire Made $500 Million Russia Bet at War Onset‘Next Generation’ Moderna ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks slammed by Meituan on Tencent divestment report, while developers surge on state financial backing
Meituan sank by about 9 per cent after a Reuters report saying Tencent is considering selling part or all of its 17 per cent stake by this year Corporate earnings in focus as Li Auto and Sunny Optical ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 4 suspects in crackdown on cryptocurrency fraud syndicate, which conned man out of HK$1.58 million
Victim transferred cryptocurrency to e-wallet account in exchange for what turned out to be fake banknotes Police urge public to stay alert while meeting strangers to conduct transactions and use ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong To Crack Down On CBD Products
Hong Kong is moving towards cracking down on the unregulated market of CBD, targeting businesses specializing in CBD-infused drinks and other products by the end of this year. ( read original story ...)
No sex services for sale at Hong Kong massage parlour, says ex-national security director caught during raid
Former director of national security Frederic Choi has admitted to paying multiple visits to an unlicensed massage parlour raided during an anti-vice operation last year, but denied ever receiving any ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong logs 4,890 new local Covid cases
Hong Kong on Tuesday recorded 4,890 new local Covid cases and 11 new deaths. There were also 272 imported infections. Health officials said 1,813 ... ( read original story ...)
A third of fund-management firms have moved global, regional roles from Hong Kong: Survey
Nearly 70% said it was 'extremely difficult' or 'difficult' to hire and retain expatriates. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong firms need to offer hardship allowances to attract talent, as quarantine makes overseas recruitment ‘extremely difficult’
It is ridiculous that firms in Hong Kong need to offer hardship allowances to attract talent, Hong Kong Investment Funds Association CEO says If talent shortage forces companies to relocate their ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s CBD industry faces wipeout as government ban looms
CBD products have become popular in recent years among Hong Kongers seeking relief from anxiety, depression and stress. ( read original story ...)
China’s central bank to issue 25b yuan of bills in Hong Kong
BEIJING - China's central bank plans to issue 25 billion yuan ($3.69 billion) worth of bills in Hong Kong next Monday. The central bank bills will be issued in two batches. One batch is worth 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s CBD businesses face wipeout as government ban looms
CBD products have become popular in recent years among Hong Kongers seeking relief from anxiety, depression and stress. ( read original story ...)