European and Chinese leaders are urging swift ratification of the trade deal they agreed to in December, after tensions over accusations of human rights abuses in China delayed approval of the deal by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: judge declines request to withdraw from riot case over ‘bias’, says defendants had lost focus
Twelve out of 23 defendants on trial file joint application alleging Judge Johnny Chan had interfered with cross-examination and attacked their strategies. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law: trial without a jury unconstitutional, say lawyers for first person charged under new legislation
Lawyers for Tong Ying-kit challenge justice minister’s decision to have trial before panel of three judges, and says Court of First Instance has power to quash it. ( read original story ...)
Businesses beware: The ghost of Hong Kong should be a warning
Hong Kong’s fate is a warning to any institution that thinks it can do business with China and come out unscathed. ( read original story ...)
People in Hong Kong refuse to get COVID-19 vaccines for political reasons
In Hong Kong, the shots are not being used to inoculate, which led the government to warn people that some will expire in September. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s fading attractions: Will the new Carrie Lam Show help?
Hong Kong is changing so much that it is quickly becoming unrecognizable. With China tightening its grip over the former British colony, it is losing much of its old attraction. ( read original story ...)
Two more Hong Kong democrats quit district councils while in custody pending security law trial
Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians Andrew Wan and Andy Chui have resigned as district councillors after more than two months in custody awaiting trial under the national security law. Wan said ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: prosecutors eye second charge for Hong Kong variant patient accused of lying to contact-tracing immigration officer
Syed Mohamed Rizvi, an engineer visiting from Dubai, was remanded into custody following a Monday hearing at Kowloon City Magistrates’ Court. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-led study discovers simeprevir as potent treatment for COVID-19
Since the beginning of 2020, researchers from the CUHK and the University of Hong Kong have collaborated with over 30 scientists from local and overseas laboratories to search for an effective drug ... ( read original story ...)
Manulife Hong Kong reports double-digit APE sales growth in first quarter of 2021
Agency sales continued to grow year-over-year in 1Q21 vs a strong 1Q20Bank channel sales significantly rebounded with successful product drive ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first Teqball champion Lee Ming-fai calls emerging sport ‘a great fit’ for spatially challenged Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s first Teqball champion says the new sport requires ‘a lot more touches’ and is ‘more demanding’ than football as coaches scout first representative team. ( read original story ...)
Unused Covid-19 shots pile up as mistrust blights Hong Kong vaccine drive
The low vaccine take-up rate is fuelled by a near breakdown of communication between the government and the people.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tips from the top: chef Vicky Lau’s guide to Hong Kong
The local highlights of one of Asia’s leading chefs include exploring a traditional fishing village, treating herself at an eco spa and indulging in delicious ‘dessert soups’ ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s coronavirus policy U-turn comes at a price, so lessons must be learned
In recent days, city leader Carrie Lam’s administration has had to make two major policy reversals that could have been avoided. Now, it needs to reflect on how to grow out of its habitual Hong ... ( read original story ...)