Hofmann found that Hong Kong produces the most plastic waste per capita – around 400g every day. “This hurt its overall rank,” he says. But there is good news for Hongkongers who never seem to be able ... ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong NGO that shows employees and companies how volunteering to help the less fortunate can do wonders for one’s mental health
Possessed of boundless energy, the 24-year-old, who became a regular volunteer for non-profit group HandsOn Hong Kong last year, loves helping out at outings for children with disabilities. “There’s a ... ( read original story ...)
Pop Star’s Illicit Kiss Becomes Fodder for Government Ads in Hong Kong
Mr. Hui and his wife, Sammi Cheng, a singer even more famous than he is, are royalty in the world of Cantonese pop music, or Cantopop, and the video was the talk of Hong Kong on Tuesday. Image At the ... ( read original story ...)
Ed Sheeran is forced to cancel Hong Kong gig due to lightning storm
Ed Sheeran was forced to cancel his Hong Kong gig because of a lightning storm on Thursday after fans queued for hours in the rain to see the show. The Shape Of You hitmaker, 28, had set up on stage ... ( read original story ...)
Canada worried about implications of new extradition treaty between Hong Kong and China
However, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said at a news conference earlier this month that the matter is between Hong Kong and China, and other countries “have no right to interfere.” ... ( read original story ...)
As Beijing flexes its muscles, one Hong Kong politician is trying to spread Canadian values
HONG KONG — Alvin Yeung doesn’t mince words about a new Hong Kong law promoting China’s national anthem. It not only requires the city’s school children to learn and sing the song ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong born Buddhist embraces Sikhism
Cheung is fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin because he was born and raised in Hong Kong, but his religion comes from India. The Vancouver resident is among a small group of people of ... ( read original story ...)
The beautiful, colorful chaos of Hong Kong
The beautiful, colorful chaos of Hong Kong From neon signs in the Ladies Market to murals on Hollywood Road to the Big Buddha on Lantau Island, Hong Kong can be a bit overwhelming at first. Check out ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong domestic worker fired for cancer awarded damages
A domestic worker sacked after a cancer diagnosis was awarded damages by a Hong Kong court Monday, in a case that highlighted exploitation of foreign women toiling as maids in the wealthy financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong forecasters warn worse weather is on the way next week after weekend washout
Hong Kong endured a third straight day of wet and miserable conditions on Saturday, with the weekend set to be a washout, as forecasters warned worse weather was on the way next week. The Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Pastor Facing Prison Preaches the Sermon of His Life
A Baptist pastor in Hong Kong turned the stands of a Hong Kong courtroom into his ... others with additional convictions could get even lengthier sentences. According to news reports, the fellow ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Court Sets Occupy Leaders’ Sentencing
(Bloomberg) -- A Hong Kong court set the sentencing of Occupy protest leader Benny Tai and eight other activists for April 24, the latest step in a trial that caps the China-backed government’s effort ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Occupy Leader Found Guilty Over Protest Role
(Bloomberg) -- A Hong Kong court found democracy activist Benny Tai guilty for his role in organizing the Occupy protests, the latest step in the China-backed government’s effort to punish leaders of ... ( read original story ...)
Guilty verdict for Hong Kong’s ‘umbrella revolution’ leaders dampens dream of democracy
A closer look at the day's most notable stories with The National's Jonathon Gatehouse: organizers of Hong Kong's 'umbrella revolution' found guilty; uncertain future for an intellectually challenged ... ( read original story ...)