The first batch of Hong Kong stablecoin issuer licences is expected to be granted early next year, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) told a media briefing on Tuesday.
Amber rainstorm warning issued as heavy downpours to hit Hong Kong ‘shortly’
Forecaster says showers particularly strong over eastern part of Hong Kong Island, as well as parts of Lantau Island.
Hong Kong shuts down for second time in a week due to heavy rain
The rain on July 29 is the most intense since October 2023, effectively closing down the city. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong home prices flat for second month in June
Hong Kong's home prices were largely unchanged for a second consecutive month in June on lower mortgage rates, government data showed on Tuesday, signalling stabilization after recent steep declines.
Hong Kong family in suspected murder-suicide case ‘were about to emigrate to UK’
Family’s visa applications had been approved but their plans to move to Britain were delayed because boy had foot condition, source says.
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Seeks Chinese Investor to Join Panama Ports Deal
A Hong Kong conglomerate that’s selling ports at the Panama Canal says it may seek a Chinese investor to join a consortium of buyers ...
Love king crab but worried about allergies? Hong Kong researchers have solution
King crab is a favourite of Hong Kong seafood lovers, as long as they do not have a reaction to the delicacy, which was among six types of shellfish found to contain eight newly identified allergens.
Canadian targeted by Hong Kong arrest warrant decries Beijing’s ‘tyranny’
The Canadian government is condemning new arrest warrants issued by Hong Kong for activists based overseas, including in Canada. Canadian Victor Ho, who is among those named in the warrants, sees it ...
Bodies of young family of 4 found in suspected murder-suicide case in Hong Kong
Police say father, 37, suspected to have murdered wife and two sons before jumping from hotel, with motive believed to be mental health-related.
Liverpool 2-4 AC Milan: Reds suffer defeat in Hong Kong as Diaz, Nunez left out
The reigning Premier League champions continue preparations to defend their title on Saturday (7:30 am ET), when Liverpool take on Serie A giants AC Milan in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong police offer rewards for arrest of overseas activists, including B.C. resident
HONG KONG — Hong Kong police have announced rewards for information leading to the arrest of 19 overseas-based activists — including people who live in Canada — for their roles in what they called a ...
The game is almost over for one of Hong Kong’s last mahjong carvers
In a tiny roadside storefront, Ho Sau-mei has been carving mahjong tiles since she was 13 years old. Now in her 60s, she is the only female artisan left in Hong Kong as mass production replaces ...
Number of millionaires in Hong Kong MPF doubles; assets hit US$178 billion: MPFA chair
In a blog post on Sunday, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau said around 125,000 MPF members had assets of more than HK$1 million, ...
Carney’s ministers say Hong Kong’s new arrest warrants for exiles a threat to Canadians’ security
Two ministers in Prime Minister Mark Carney's government are condemning Hong Kong police's new arrest warrants for 19 overseas-based activists and their offer of rewards for information leading to ...