HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong is set on Wednesday to present a controversial bill to lawmakers that prescribes jail terms of up to three years for anyone disrespecting the Chinese national anthem, a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Billion-Dollar Plunges Highlight Share Pledge Danger
Hong Kong exchange rules say a controlling shareholder can borrow ... Jiayuan’s stock shed $3.4 billion in minutes on Jan. 17 on no news, and the company said in a filing that day -- signed by Chairma... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Special Olympians given send-off ahead of the games in March
A delegation of 103 members, including 62 athletes with intellectual disabilities, will represent Hong Kong at the 2019 Special Olympics Summer Games. Presented with the city’s flag by acting chief ex... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong customs officers arrest ex-bank manager, seizing HK$11 million worth of cocaine
Hong Kong customs officers arrested a former bank manager on Monday night following the seizure of HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) worth of suspected cocaine. Initial investigation showed the 32-year-o... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong hotel owners’ group urges members to step up safety checks after falling window kills woman
A Hong Kong hotel owners’ association has urged members to step up safety checks after a mainland Chinese tourist was on Monday killed by a window falling from the 16th floor of a building. A veteran ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong independence rears its head again on university campus, as union leader candidates grilled on views
The trio running to lead the student union at Hong Kong’s oldest university were grilled on their political stances on Monday, in another campus controversy over the city’s independence. The three stu... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong failing to tackle wildlife smuggling epidemic: study
Hong Kong must do more to crack down on illegal wildlife smuggling by ending legal loopholes and lenient sentences, conservation groups said Monday, as they detailed the city's role in the lucrative t... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s port has fallen behind rivals. Industry experts say it needs to be more competitive
Hong Kong's once world-beating port needs to raise its game or risk falling further behind competitors in Shanghai , Singapore and elsewhere, industry experts said. The city's massive container facili... ( read original story ...)
Passengers on United flight from Newark to Hong Kong stuck on Canada runway for more than 14 hours
The United flight bound for Hong Kong departed from Newark ... about whether it was possible for passengers to take legal action over the ordeal. CBC News reported that there were 250 passengers on th... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is one of the world’s best places to live and work – but for how much longer?
The latest Henley Passport Index has just been in the news. This is a table of some 200 different passports listed in order of how many countries and territories the holders can visit without a visa. ... ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s public housing system works: costs, waiting times and sales
Hong Kong’s dubious honour of having the world’s highest priced property puts private home ownership beyond the reach of many. Instead, heavily subsidised public housing is the main choice for young l... ( read original story ...)
Comparing HONGKONG LD HOL/ADR (HNGKY) and MMA Capital (MMAC)
MMA Capital Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Receive News & Ratings for HONGKONG LD HOL/ADR Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise d... ( read original story ...)
Tightening of Hong Kong’s competition laws to cover mergers on the horizon, says Competition Commission chairwoman
The Hong Kong Seaport Alliance, formed by Hongkong International Terminals (HIT), COSCO-HIT Terminals, Asia Container Terminals and Modern Terminals, would jointly operate and manage 23 berths across ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan steps up probe into surveillance by pro-China media on island
TAIPEI/HONGKONG (Reuters) - Taiwan will step up its investigation of pro-Beijing newspapers accused by politicians on the self-ruled island of spreading fake news and surveillance activities that ... ( read original story ...)