Hong Kong and Malaysia Looking Better as India Slows: ADB

Hong Kong and Malaysia are proving to be the biggest growth surprises in Asia. The two nations received the largest upgrades for this year among major economies in the Asian Development Bank’s latest outlook released on Tuesday. Meanwhile, India ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong gay rights: British lesbian wins spousal visa case

Hong Kong's court of appeal has ruled that a British lesbian who moved to the territory with her partner should be granted a dependent visa. The visa, usually given to the husbands and wives of foreigners working in Hong Kong, was denied because she was ... ( read original story ...)

British lesbian wins landmark Hong Kong residency case

HONG KONG – A British lesbian has won a landmark legal challenge allowing her residency in Hong Kong as a dependent, in a ruling Monday that could make it easier for gay couples to move to the Asian financial center. Hong Kong's Court of Appeal found ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong cricket is gathering pace

They have braved the unfavourable weather to watch the Western Warriors play a pre-season one-day game against the minnow cricketing nation of Hong Kong. While the Warriors are warming up for the beginning of the domestic competition, Hong Kong is ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong superstar Aaron Kwok becomes father at 51

HONG KONG: Canto-pop star and actor Aaron Kwok Fu-shing is celebrating fatherhood at the age of 51. The singer-actor broadcast the good news by posting a picture of his first child’s hand grasping its parents’ fingers on his official social media ... ( read original story ...)

British lesbian wins Hong Kong visa rights in legal bid

Hong Kong (AFP) - A British lesbian on Monday won the right to live and work in Hong Kong with her partner in a landmark legal decision that could reduce more hurdles for same-sex couples in the city. QT, as she is referred to in court, entered into a ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong chases 2019 Cricket World Cup berth against the odds

They have braved the unfavourable weather to watch the Western Warriors play a pre-season one-day game against the minnow cricketing nation of Hong Kong. While the Warriors are warming up for the beginning of the domestic competition, Hong Kong is ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Shares May Find Traction On Monday

(RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, surrendering almost 250 points or 0.9 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 27,880-point plateau, although it may open slightly higher on Monday. ( read original story ...)

Speaking of Independence Is Getting Harder for Hong Kongers

(GV) – The leaders of 10 universities in Hong Kong are condemning “abuses” of free speech on campuses. In a joint statement published on September 15, university chancellors also expressed firm opposition to the idea of Hong Kong breaking away from ... ( read original story ...)

WestJet codeshares with Hong Kong Airlines

Canadian carrier WestJet has strengthened its relationship with Hong Kong Airlines with a codeshare partnership. It builds on an interline agreement the two airlines began earlier this year. Hong Kong Airlines, which began direct flights to Vancouver ... ( read original story ...)

Providing a tiny glimpse into Hong Kong past and present

reported The Japan News. Among a series of events to mark Hong Kong's 20th year as a special administrative region, the exhibition is being organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo), which represents the Hong Kong government in Japan. ( read original story ...)