The president of U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia says its Hong Kong bureau has been closed because of safety concerns under a new national security law, deepening concerns about the city’s media freedoms.
U.S.-Funded Broadcaster Leaves Hong Kong, Citing Security Law
Radio Free Asia, which ran a small operation in Hong Kong, said its staff was at risk because of the law’s sweeping definition of “external interference.” ...
U.S.-Funded Radio Free Asia Closes Hong Kong Office in Wake of New Security Law
HONG KONG—Radio Free Asia, a U.S. government-funded news operation, closed its office in Hong Kong, an early sign of the impact that a new national security law is having on some media operations in ...
Hong Kong Tourism Board puts local and Greater Bay Area artists in international art scene’s spotlight
At Art Central, six local creators showcase works inspired by Hong Kong’s diverse culture and agility, while icons of the city like egg tarts and trams are featured in paper-cut art by Guangdong-based ...
RFA Departs Hong Kong, Citing Press Freedom Concerns
Radio Free Asia, a sister media outlet to VOA, announced on March 29, 2024, that it has closed its Hong Kong office and no longer has full-time staff in the city. RFA's leader blamed a new national ...
Hong Kong and Malaysia Forge Stronger Business Ties Amid New Legislation
Increasingly, more companies from Hong Kong are now looking at Malaysia as one of the important destinations for developing their artificial intelligence (AI) and e-commerce, which is an emerging ...
What is drawing tourists to Hong Kong? Koreans seek ‘old city vibes’, Filipinos eye Disneyland and Thais tour temples
Tourism Board touts efforts to lure visitors through influencers in target market countries amid slower-than-expected return of mainland Chinese.
Hong Kong stocks rebound as Xi has upbeat message on markets, economy for US business leaders
Hong Kong outperforms the region as President Xi Jinping assures US business leaders about China’s commitment to a market-oriented business environment.
Hong Kong cultivated seafood start-up Avant Meats seeks funds to expand Singapore pilot plant to grow groupers, snappers, eel meat from cells
Global fishing practices have resulted in nearly 90 per cent of the world's marine fish stocks becoming fully exploited, overexploited or depleted Consumption of seafood is accelerating with the ...
UAE prince’s US$500 million Hong Kong family office shares space with investment firm linked to late Macau casino king Stanley Ho
UAE prince’s Hong Kong private office shares space with established casino-linked firm; news comes after surprise postponement of opening.
Hong Kong’s Article 23 law: Catholic diocese to preserve integrity of confession, city’s top cleric says
Cardinal Stephen Chow pledges not to give up on confessions, after new law requires public to report treasonous acts ‘as soon as reasonably practicable’.
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp tells public to expect longer travel times amid Easter break as 227,538 people head north
Immigration Department figures show at least 227,538 Hong Kong residents have left the city across all border points as of 10am on Friday.
How Hong Kong can measure poverty more effectively
Readers propose a framework the government can use to assess poverty, and point out a barrier to those who want to buy second-hand homes Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the ...
Troubled Chinese property giant Country Garden misses results
Troubled housing giant Country Garden announced late Thursday that it would delay the publication of its annual results, in the latest sign of the turmoil still coursing through China’s huge property ...