The top U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong said the imposition of a new national security law had created an "atmosphere of coercion" that threatens both the city's freedoms and its standing as an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Book Fair to finally return after being delayed by Covid-19, but social-distancing rules mean event will be smaller
Seven-day fair will be held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 14 to 21. Among those expected to attend, some doubt there will be many new politics books this time around. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Begin Censoring Films on “Nation Security” Grounds
Beijing-style movie censorship is coming to Hong Kong, the once semi-autonomous financial hub forever famed for its vibrant film history. In a statement released Friday, the Hong Kong government ... ( read original story ...)
HKSAR gov’t official introduces Hong Kong’s opportunities to ASEAN business leaders
A senior official of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Friday elaborated on the bright prospect of Hong Kong's development and invited companies in the Association ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to censor films under national security law
The Hong Kong government on Friday enacted new guidelines that allow authorities to censor films on the basis of safeguarding national security, escalating concerns over freedoms in the former British ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Start Censoring Films on National Security Grounds
Hong Kong is instructing censors to ban any movie that could be seen as endorsing activities that would contravene the national security law imposed by China last year, the latest curb on freedom of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to follow China’s steps, start censoring films over national security
Authorities in Hong Kong have embarked on a sweeping crackdown to root out Beijing's critics after violent democracy protests convulsed the city in 2019. A new security law imposed by China has ... ( read original story ...)
Britain to allow poverty-stricken Hong Kong BN(O) holders to apply for housing support from this month
New regulations allowing some holders of the BN(O) visa in Britain to access housing support take effect on June 29. ( read original story ...)
Forkast Raises $1.7M in Seed Funding
Forkast, a Hong Kong-based blockchain-focused multimedia platform, raised $1.7M in seed funding. The round was led by AMTD Group, Fenbushi Capital, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Animoca Brands, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to update air-quality plan, with city’s power companies facing lower emissions targets from 2026
New caps on sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and respirable suspended particles to come into force, with city to phase out reliance on coal. ( read original story ...)
Airwallex to introduce new virtual payment card for businesses in Hong Kong as rivalry intensifies
Airwallex’s new virtual card represents the latest business-to-business offering in partnership with Visa as rivalry in borderless payment systems heats up. ( read original story ...)
Geek+ Wins Contract from Hong Kong’s Circle K to Deploy Depot Robots
Geek+, a Beijing-based startup focusing on developing robotics and artificial intelligence technologies to improve warehouse efficiency, has secured a contract to deploy its autonomous mobile robots ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s anti-discrimination watchdog slams pro-establishment politicians’ ‘stigmatisation’ of coming Gay Games
Equal Opportunities Commission chair says pro-establishment lawmakers who oppose the Games are making ‘a mountain out of a molehill’. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Hong Kong children as young as 12 to be offered BioNTech vaccine from Monday
Hong Kong children as young as 12 will be offered Covid-19 BioNTech vaccinations from next Monday, the government announced, urging hesitant adults to follow suit before vaccination centres close in ... ( read original story ...)