HONG KONG, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of China signed two documents with Indonesia on Monday to further boost cultural and labor cooperation. The two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cultural ... ( read original story ...)
Employees' benefits improved
The Government has always examined and improved employees’ benefits on pace with Hong Kong’s socio-economic development, taking into account both employees’ interests and employers’ affordability. The administration made the statement in response ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Museum of 1989 Tiananmen Massacre Reopens Ahead of Anniversary
A Hong Kong museum commemorating the 1989 student-led democracy movement in China, and the military crackdown on unarmed civilians that ended weeks of protest on the night of June 3, has opened its doors once more, despite being forced to close amid ... ( read original story ...)
World's only Tiananmen museum returns to Hong Kong
The museum, now housed at a new temporary venue, will open to the public at a time when Hong Kong is revving up the fanfare for the 20th anniversary of its handover to China by Britain, with expectations of a high-profile visit by Chinese president Xi Jinping. ( read original story ...)
The Haunted Traveler: Haunted Hong Kong
Out of the norm, out of the box and out of this world; I’m talking about being a haunted traveler. And today we’re taking a look at haunted Hong Kong. A haunted traveler is someone who visits certain cities strictly for the paranormal places that exist ... ( read original story ...)
Tiananmen museum to reopen as Hong Kong marks 20 years since handover
The world's first museum dedicated to China's Tiananmen Square crackdown will once again open its doors in Hong Kong after a months-long closure as the city prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of its handover to Beijing. The June 4th Museum closed its ... ( read original story ...)
Have Hong Kong's youth lost hope in the future?
These are external links and will open in a new window "The Hong Kong we know isn't dying. It's already dead." That's the assessment of Jennifer, 29. She came from a modest family background, but studied hard and graduated with a degree from one of Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers pour scorn on rail operator’s water ban
he asked. ‘Could you tell me when everybody can pee in MTR stations?’: Hong Kong lawmakers lash MTR for outdated by-laws, lack of facilities He continued to attack the rule against drinking water. “Drinking water is a human right. You can study how ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong waitress jailed eight years for killing ‘noisy’ three-month-old son
A pathologist observed that there was considerable bleeding in his brain. Hong Kong housewife accused of causing baby’s death after losing self-control over infant’s incessant crying Sentencing reports on his mother’s mental state found she was both ... ( read original story ...)
Somkid seeks Hong Kong trade
Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has called for the establishment of a Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Thailand aimed at boosting economic ties and linking the country to China's new overseas investment strategy. During a four-day ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong appoint Mark Wright as director of cricket
Wright has worked with Hong Kong cricket for over a decade as a coach, player and selector. Photo: Hong Kong Cricket. © Cricbuzz Cricket Hong Kong have appointed Mark Wright as their new director of cricket, the board confirmed on Friday (April 28). ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong businesspersons to survey EEC projects in May
HONG KONG, 28 April 2017 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has invited 50 major businesspersons from Hong Kong to survey Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor projects in May. The deputy premier, now leading government officials in a visit ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks pull back from 20-month high
SHANGHAI: Hong Kong's benchmark stock index eased on Friday from the previous session's 20-month high that was aided by continuous money inflows from mainland China. The Hang Seng index fell 0.3 per cent, to 24,615.13, while the China Enterprises Index ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest activists amid fears of creeping China influence
Hong Kong police arrested nine pro-democracy activists on Thursday over a protest outside China's representative office in November, a move some said was a bid to stifle opposition before Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit in July. HONG KONG ... ( read original story ...)