Several of Hong Kong's designated hotels for coronavirus quarantine were on Wednesday already fully booked for the first two weeks of December, even with the government boosting capacity by 1,500 ... ( read original story ...)
$1.03b earmarked to safeguard national security in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government has earmarked an HK$8 billion ($1.03 billion) special fund for safeguarding national security in the coming few years, according to a government report submitted to the ... ( read original story ...)
Mother of Taiwan slay victim blasts Hong Kong authorities
The Hong Kong mother whose daughter was killed in Taiwan in 2018 has lambasted authorities in the Chinese city for letting the man who confessed to the crime walk free ... ( read original story ...)
Mother urges Hong Kong to send daughter’s killer to Taiwan
The mother of a murdered Hong Kong woman blasted the authorities on Wednesday for allowing her daughter's killer to live as a free man, a case that has festered because China does not recognise Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong minister says it could take 20 years before government meets its public housing target
It could take 20 years to substantially reduce the time Hongkongers have to wait for public housing, the minister responsible has said. By the end of June, about 153,600 Hong Kong families were ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Edward Yau joins business breakfast
Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau today updated members of the Australian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong (AustCham) on the trade performance and business outlook of Hong Kong and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s pro-Beijing lawmakers end legislative year with ‘gleaming report,’ says House Committee Chair Starry Lee
Hong Kong’s legislature has been able to hand in a “gleaming report” after it reviewed and passed a record number of bills without obstruction and filibustering, according to the chairperson of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks approach six-week high on Alibaba tailwind while Chinese coal producers slump
Hong Kong stocks trade near the highest level since September 10 as Alibaba leads a tech-sector rally. Coal producers slump as China seeks to intervene and damp prices to ease an energy crisis. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks rise at start of the day
Hong Kong shares rallied more than one percent in the opening few minutes of trade on Wednesday, building on a three-day advance and following ... ( read original story ...)
Huang Xiangmo: alleged agent of Chinese influence exiled from Australia now on Hong Kong electoral body
Pro-Beijing billionaire property developer vows loyal ‘patriots’ will run the city ... ( read original story ...)
MPF: Hong Kong’s pension regulator mulls allowing members to invest in sovereign bonds
Hong Kong’s pension regulator is considering changing its investment rules that could allow the 4.5 million MPF members to invest in sovereign bonds. ( read original story ...)
Mainland Chinese police boat runs aground after entering Hong Kong waters during chase in anti-smuggling operation
A mainland Chinese police vessel ran aground after entering Hong Kong waters in pursuit of a speedboat during an anti-smuggling operation on Monday, the local force revealed on Tuesday evening. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong couple plead for mercy over death of friend’s baby girl
Lawyers for housewife Or Ching-man, 36, and construction worker Shiu Kwok-wai, 33, urge court to temper justice with mercy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2021 Showroom for New Culinary Perspectives
The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), has long been the city's annual gastronomic extravaganza. This year, the festival is riding high on the city's ... ( read original story ...)