One of Hong Kong's last remaining opposition parties staged a rare protest Tuesday outside the headquarters of HSBC after the global banking giant closed its accounts. Another Hong Kong lender, Hang ...
Hong Kong Democracy Group Protests at HSBC For Closing Its Accounts
HSBC came under fresh heat from a pro-democracy group in Hong Kong, after the bank closed the organization's accounts earlier this year. Five members of the League of Social Democrats, among the last ...
Explainer-How Hong Kong plans to test its digital dollar in $229 billion mortgage market?
Hong Kong 's central bank plans to test the use of its digital currency under a pilot project in its HK$1.8 trillion ($229 billion) mortgage market, with an aim to slash a month-long loan approval ...
Hong Kong’s Legal Bid to Ban Protest Song Challenges Google
Officials are seeking a court order to block online dissemination of a popular pro-democracy anthem, in the first major test for U.S. tech platforms over politically sensitive content.
How Hong Kong caught fire: the story of a radical uprising
Hong Kong used to be seen as cautious, pragmatic and materialistic. But in the past year, an increasingly bold protest movement has transformed the city. Now, as Beijing tightens its grip ...
Hong Kong airline axes crew members who mocked passenger over English mistake
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has fired three flight attendants for mocking a passenger who failed to speak proper English, in a caught-on-tape moment that caused a viral firestorm in China.
Chinese startup claims breakthrough with all-weather EV battery
A Chinese battery startup claims to have overcome one of the key sticking points for electric car owners - the loss of power capability and range in cold climates. Greater Bay Technology says its new ...
2 in 3 Hong Kong companies struggling with talent shortage, chamber survey finds
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce poll also finds 61 per cent of companies reported problem has lasted for between one and three years Chamber chief executive George Leung says emigration key ...
Explainer: How Hong Kong plans to test its digital dollar in $229 bln mortgage market?
Hong Kong 's central bank plans to test the use of its digital currency under a pilot project in its HK$1.8 trillion ($229 billion) mortgage market, with an aim to slash a month-long loan approval ...
Plan to raise Hong Kong civil servants’ pay by up to 4.65 per cent backed by Executive Council; minister dismisses concerns over increases
Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung rejects suggestions that salary increases may fail to match inflation and retain staff Yeung says pay is not the only factor influencing people's decision ...
Hong Kong government seeks court injunction to ban ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song
Hong Kong’s government says it's seeking a court order to prohibit people from broadcasting or disseminating the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” after it was mistakenly played as the city’s anthem ...
Hong Kong’s famous rubber duck returns — and now there are two
A decade since it famously appeared in Victoria Harbour, artist Florentijn Hofman’s “Rubber Duck” sculpture is back in Hong Kong. And this time it has a friend.
Hong Kong woman arrested for allegedly killing her 3 young daughters
Hong kong authorities apprehended a woman suspected of fatally ending the lives of her three young daughters. The crime stirred emotions throughout the city, which is known for low crime rates.
Hong Kong Opposition Politicians Protest at HSBC Over Account Closings
Hong Kong opposition politicians of The League of Social Democrats staged a rally outside of HSBC Holdings Plc to protest a decision by the bank to close accounts of the group.