Businesses reassess presence in territory amid curbs on movement and doubts about legal system’s reliability, with many building up offices in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong residents who have been fully vaccinated in five more countries will be allowed to fly back under updated rules
Deals have been struck with India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand and South Korea to recognise vaccination records issued by their authorities. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s rich powerbrokers are put in their place by Beijing
The business tycoons and rich families who have traditionally dominated Hong Kong’s politics will see their influence wane under reforms being introduced by its pro-Beijing government. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law: protest fund facing foreign collusion probe to stop taking donations ‘until further notice’
The 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund is closing almost a month earlier than expected after police investigation into its activities. It has paid out HK$243 million to protesters charged in connection with ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon Grapples With Backlash Over Politics and Privilege in Hong Kong-Set Drama Series ‘Expats’
Amazon Studios has denied Hong Kong press reports that Nicole Kidman walked off the production of “Expats” in Hong Kong. Instead, filming is to continue despite ongoing controversy. “Nicole ... ( read original story ...)
103-year-old Hong Kong woman and son, 69, found dead in flat by firefighters
Police say deaths don’t appear to be suspicious and no suggestion pair took their own lives. Emergency services were called after security guard reported bad smell coming from home in Sheung Shui. ( read original story ...)
Nicholas Tse: Hong Kong star renounces Canadian citizenship amid China’s crackdown on celebrity culture
Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse has revealed that he has applied to renounce his Canadian citizenship amid rising concerns of China’s crackdown on celebrity culture. The 41-year-old actor told China ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Philharmonic’s uplifting Beethoven 7th Symphony under Jaap van Zweden’s baton gets 2021/22 season under way
Orchestra begins its 2021/22 season with a sublime performance of Beethoven’s violin concerto with concertmaster Jing Wang as soloist, and an uneven but ultimately uplifting rendition of his 7th ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Next Digital directors resign and call for liquidation, citing ‘climate of fear’ after Apple Daily closure
The media company behind the now-shuttered Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily is shutting down after its entire board resigned, citing "a climate of fear" over the city's controversial national security ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong confirms two new imported cases, expert says city safe from Mu variant for now
Covid-19’s Mu variant, which is potentially more resistant to vaccines, has not yet entered the Hong Kong community, a government coronavirus adviser has said, a success another expert credited to the ... ( read original story ...)
‘A climate of fear’: Hong Kong media company behind shuttered Apple Daily admits defeat
By Michelle Toh, Sasha Chua and Chandler Thornton, CNN Business The media company behind the now-shuttered Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily is shutting down after its entire board resigned, citing “a ... ( read original story ...)
Newly Discovered Napoleon Hat With DNA Previews in Hong Kong
A newly discovered hat with DNA evidence proving it belonged to the legendary European statesman and general Napoleon Bonaparte was previewed by auction house Bonhams in Hong Kong on Monday. Described ... ( read original story ...)
China’s climate goals are an opportunity for Hong Kong to develop as a regional carbon trading hub, says finance official
The government has been working with regulators and the mainland authorities to assess the feasibility of developing the city as a carbon trading centre and green finance hub, says Joseph Chan Ho-lim. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Apple Daily publisher to liquidate company
Jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai’s newspaper was shut in June after a police raid to probe breach of a new national security law. ( read original story ...)