The Hong Kong government has defended the arrests of more than 80 people on National Day last week as lawful and "necessary" after the US condemned the action over the weekend, accusing local ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to issue new iBonds with guaranteed interest rates to give residents bigger slice of financial services pie: Paul Chan
Hong Kong will guarantee investors a minimum interest rate of 2 per cent for its government-issued, inflation-linked bonds, known as iBonds, as part of a bid to keep the city's flagship financial ... ( read original story ...)
US condemns Hong Kong National Day arrests and accuses government of repression, using police for ‘political purposes’
The United States has condemned the arrest of more than 80 people on National Day last week, and accused Hong Kong authorities of continuing to use "law enforcement for political purposes". In a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong confirms five new Covid-19 cases; health officials ask police to help track down bar patrons as fears emerge of new cluster
Hong Kong's health authorities have asked police to help investigate a possible coronavirus cluster at a bar in a Kowloon nightlife hotspot, as the city confirmed five new infections on Sunday. Three ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei slams Hong Kong over ‘achieving nothing’ in transfer of murder suspect at centre of extradition bill crisis
Taiwan has slammed the Hong Kong government, accusing it of "achieving nothing" in the past year to ensure that the murder suspect at the centre of the city's extradition bill crisis is transferred to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Issue up to $1.9 Billion of Inflation-Linked Bonds
Hong Kong plans to issue as much as 13 billion yuan ($1.9 billion) of inflation-linked bonds to encourage residents to take part in the city’s financial development, according to Financial Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
When Beijing’s envoy to Hong Kong gets proactive with livelihood issues, it’s not good news for local government or liaison office
Has Beijing sent in a senior party official for more "supervision" of Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor and the Hong Kong government? That depends on how it is interpreted, but Hongkongers ... ( read original story ...)
US condemns Hong Kong National Day arrests and accuses city’s government of repression, using police for ‘political purposes’
The United States has condemned the arrest of more than 80 people on National Day last week, and accused Hong Kong authorities of continuing to use "law enforcement for political purposes". In a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong student’s Covid-19 infection has authorities racing to discover source, as city expects five new cases
Hong Kong authorities were racing to trace the source of a student's Covid-19 infection on Sunday, as a source said the city faced five new cases on the final day of the long weekend. The figures, if ... ( read original story ...)
Noise barrier project on Hong Kong highway enjoys conflict-free completion, earning nod from British engineers’ organisation
The installation of a noise barrier on the Tuen Mun Highway was completed without compensation disputes and has won an international award for adopting a new engineering contract model, the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong faces about 4 new coronavirus cases as health expert warns against further easing social-distancing rules
Hong Kong is expecting about four new Covid-19 cases on Saturday as a government health adviser struck a cautious tone against further relaxing the city's social-distancing rules. The estimated figure ... ( read original story ...)
What use is ‘Made in Hong Kong’ label when the old Hong Kong is gone
A good reputation is an invaluable intangible asset. It takes years to acquire but seconds to destroy. A well-known brand is precious, for it is the guarantee of high quality. The Hong Kong brand has ... ( read original story ...)
Spurred by coronavirus pandemic, Hong Kong student publishes photo book to raise funds for Indian children’s home
When Clifton Shipway, the deputy director of Good Shepherd Agricultural Mission - a school and orphanage in the foothills of the Himalayas - checked his email, he was surprised to see a message from a ... ( read original story ...)
How Canadian made it big in Hong Kong nightlife, left to sail the world, and rocked up in Panama where he’s opening a heritage hotel
In the first decade of the new millennium, nobody cranked up the volume on Hong Kong's high jinks quite like party tsar Chris Lenz. He wasn't just the brains behind mock-horror-themed Igor's ... ( read original story ...)