Tokyo appears much closer on the horizon for Hong Kong’s rugby players after World Rugby delivered the good news about the 2020 Olympic Games qualification process. Japan, as hosts, were always going ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Pushes to Change Extradition Law Despite Opposition
with several journalist associations and news outlets rejecting the government’s assurances. The changes “will not only threaten the safety of journalists but also have a chilling effect on freedom of ... ( read original story ...)
Roots Launches Multi-Channel Retail Presence in Hong Kong
Roots operating partner, Branded Lifestyle Group, opens Roots store in Hong Kong and launches a Roots online store on Zalora The new Roots retail space brings together cabin comforts and city ... ( read original story ...)
Over concerns, Hong Kong introduces revised extradition laws
Hong Kong has introduced revised extradition laws before the legislature despite concerns they would allow suspects to be sent to face torture and unfair trials in mainland China. The Fugitive ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong launches new extradition laws despite opposition
DPA news agency reported citing the South China Morning Post. It's clear the assurances given so far by Hong Kong government that political cases won't be pursued are just not believed by reporters, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong forges ahead with new extradition law despite opposition
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s leaders launched laws on Wednesday to change extradition rules to allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial, standing fast against growing opposition to a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong says Washington misinterpreted World Trade Organisation rules when criticising city in new report
Hong Kong has raised concerns with Washington over what it called an inaccurate trade report, in which the United States accused the city of failing to fulfil its obligations to the World Trade ... ( read original story ...)
Man in Britain sues Sotheby’s Hong Kong after it was about to auction ‘stolen’ rare Philippe Dufour Simplicity watch
A man in Britain is taking a Hong Kong auction house to court over a rare watch that was about to go under the hammer – which he said was stolen from his Kent home. Christian Iwasko said in a writ ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s retail sales dropped by 10.1 per cent in February, the worst fall in 3½ years, as economic uncertainty took hold
“Hong Kong’s fortunes depend on how long the trade war lasts,” she said. “Now it has stabilised a bit, but there is no good news yet.” US President Donald Trump delayed last month a planned tariff ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s richest man opens $380M Buddhist museum
Hong Kong's richest man is opening a multi-million-dollar Buddhist art museum at a monastery in the territory. Business tycoon Li Ka-shing has a long history of philanthropy, having contributed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong toddler with rare heart condition and cancer dies
A 21-month-old child who had been struggling to overcome a rare heart condition and cancer has died in Hong Kong. Mark Cheung Ho-yan died at 3am on Monday in the arms of his father Dr Cheung Chun-kit ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong independence ‘a non-starter’
There are “tons of other topics we need to pay much more attention to” rather than the idea of Hong Kong independence, the Convenor of the Executive Council, Bernard Chan has said. Housing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has blown its chance to sell the public on congestion pricing, and won’t get another soon
Surely, for better management of Hong Kong, it is more important to gain the public’s and lawmakers’ acceptance of the principle of the proposal than to get a particular toll accepted. One significant ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens: USA Eagles soaring as they target an historic first win at blue riband event
But these Eagles are still flying under the radar – for the moment at least. Victory in Hong Kong – and in the world series – would change all that, as Friday knows, having played a part in England’s ... ( read original story ...)