Organizers of the annual RISE Conference are postponing a gathering in Hong Kong that was set for March, the latest disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic to the city’s role as a global business hub. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks fall as US blacklist concerns outweigh Wall St gains
Hong Kong stocks opened lower on Thursday and Chinese stocks were flat despite gains on Wall Street overnight as investors worried that Washington might blacklist more Chinese companies. Hong Kong’s ... ( read original story ...)
Blaze traps hundreds in Hong Kong tower, 13 hospitalized
Hundreds of people were trapped on the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper after a major fire broke out on Wednesday, as firefighters rushed to stage a dramatic rescue and put out the blaze. At least 13 ... ( read original story ...)
Britain receives over 88k visa applications from Hong Kong residents seeking to leave after China’s crackdown
The U.K. has received over 88,000 visa applications from Hong Kong citizens after rolling out a resettlement program in Jan. 2021, labeling the strong numbers as a sharp rebuke of China’s efforts to ... ( read original story ...)
13 hospitalized after fire erupts at Hong Kong’s World Trade Centre
In all, firefighters brought 770 people out of the building, said Ng Yau Sheung, Hong Kong Fire Services Department’s senior divisional officer. Another 40 people left on their own, he added. At least ... ( read original story ...)
Firefighters Rescue Hundreds Trapped on Hong Kong Rooftop
At least 13 people were injured after a fire broke out in the 38-story World Trade Center building in Hong Kong, trapping hundreds on its roof and forcing firefighters to rescue many by ladder. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Fire at World Trade Centre leaves hundreds trapped on roof
More than 100 people are trapped on the roof of a building in Hong Kong after a fire broke out, say local reports. The blaze broke out at the World Trade Centre on Wednesday, triggering a massive ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds Trapped On Roof As Massive Fire Breaks Out At Hong Kong Skyscraper
Hundreds of people were trapped on the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper after a major fire broke out on Wednesday, as firefighters rushed to rescue them and put out the blaze. The fire started in the ... ( read original story ...)
Fire briefly trapped scores of people in Hong Kong skyscraper, injuring 13, authorities say
Scores of people were trapped in a Hong Kong skyscraper on Wednesday after a major fire broke out, authorities said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Fire Traps Hundreds on Rooftop of Building
The blaze at the World Trade Center in Causeway Bay injured at least 13 people, including one who was semiconscious, the police said. ( read original story ...)
Fire at Hong Kong’s World Trade Centre traps scores on rooftop, injures 12
The fire at the shopping center in Causeway Bay district was upgraded to a No. 3 alarm out of five before being surrounded, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Major fire breaks out in Hong Kong building, dozens trapped
Dozens of people are trapped on the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper after a major fire broke out Wednesday, as firefighters rushed to rescue them and put out the blaze. The fire started in the early ... ( read original story ...)
Major fire traps hundreds in Hong Kong tower, 12 injured
People walk out from the World Trade Centre where is located in the city's popular Causeway Bay shopping district of Hong Kong, Wednesday, HONG KONG (AP) — Hundreds of people were trapped on the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Fire at World Trade Centre leaves more than 100 trapped on roof
More than 100 people are trapped on the roof of a building in Hong Kong after a fire broke out, say local reports. The blaze broke out at the World Trade Centre on Wednesday, triggering a massive ... ( read original story ...)