During the opening ceremony of the Web3 Carnival in Hong Kong, Huang Weilun, who serves as the Deputy Secretary of Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ...
Hong Kong catering sector not ready for twice-delayed waste-charging scheme: top government adviser
Executive Council member warns industry's personnel shortage is making it difficult to ensure waste is properly recycled, days after pay-as-you-throw trial run launches Lawmaker calls for focus on ...
Hong Kong Sevens: fans prepare to bid farewell to stadium that hosts biggest party in town
This weekend's tournament will be the last held at Hong Kong Stadium, with next year's to be hosted at the new Kai Tak Sports Park Some fans fear the move may rob the tournament of its freewheeling ...
Beneath the calm, Hong Kong’s new security law drives deeper, quieter changes
On the surface, life in Hong Kong after a broad new national security law recently took effect appears unchanged. A 2020 security law drew thousands of protesters to the streets when it was enacted.
Hong Kong’s third phase as a superconnector requires tech innovation
Tensions between the West and China offer Hong Kong the opportunity to become a hub for scientific research. To do this, it must cultivate a diverse talent pool, preserve its historical openness and ...
Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand teams continue title defence, Hong Kong men face Japan, women to take on Thailand
New Zealand’s men and women were unbeaten on the opening day at Hong Kong Stadium, but Australia and Fiji are hitting their strides too.
Hong Kong tycoon wants to use space battery tech on Earth
Peter Lee, the Hong Kong-based tycoon, wants to use battery technology used in space back on Earth. To facilitate this, the business tycoon’s family office founded a new startup, EnerVenue, and has ...
The U.S. must condemn Hong Kong’s new national security law
The new security law will have a chilling effect on civil and political liberties in Hong Kong, especially for the rule of law, press freedom and religious freedom.
ZA Bank launches banking services for stablecoin issuers
In a bid to boost local Web3 adoption, Hong Kong-based ZA Bank has announced that it will offer banking services to issuers of stablecoins. According to its official announcement, the online banking ...
300,000 people expected to flock to Hong Kong’s Pop Culture Festival celebrating impact of kung fu on city
More than 20 programmes planned under theme of ‘Arts and Action’, according to secretary for culture and tourism Kevin Yeung.
Hong Kong Sevens: rising force Ireland say ‘our grit comes from having point to prove’, make hosts rue sliding doors moment
Ireland have capitalised on edging out Hong Kong in 2019 to qualify for the world series, becoming one of the world’s best outfits.
Hong Kong court convicts accountant of rioting at Yuen Long MTR station in 2019, first verdict for person not linked to white-clad mob
Judge Clement Lee says defendant claimed to be acting in self-defence when in fact he teamed up with others to fight white-clad mob.
Hong Kong Stocks: Xiaomi’s Successful EV Launch Sparks Excitement Among Analysts
In Major Hong Kong stocks, Xiaomi Corporation (HK:1810) has been in the news since it successfully marked its entry into the EV market, sparking excitement among analysts. The company began the ...
Hong Kong Sevens: bar operators in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay expect event’s move to Kai Tak next year will hit business hard
Sevens expected to move to new 50,000-seat venue at Kai Tak Sports Park in 2025 after 42 years at Hong Kong Stadium Economist forecasts the annual sporting extravaganza will bring HK$320 million in ...