Category: NEWS

Hong Kong’s beleaguered justice minister dropped a strong hint ... Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah took the reins on January 6 just as news of unauthorised extensions to her home at the Villa De Mer estate in Siu Lam emerged. ( read original story ...)

The first confirmation that Vestas had collided with a fishing boat came from Charles Caudrelier, skipper of Dongfeng Race Team, which was second into Hong Kong on the leg from Melbourne, Australia. 'Our first thought is that this is terrible news ... ( read original story ...)

The first confirmation that Vestas had collided with a fishing boat came from Charles Caudrelier, skipper of Dongfeng Race Team, which was second into Hong Kong on the leg from Melbourne, Australia. "Our first thought is that this is terrible news ... ( read original story ...)

Good news finally emerged on Saturday with the Transport Department’s announcement that Hong Kong Link Road was now ready for vehicular traffic. “The remaining works in progress mainly include the final installation and testing of the traffic control ... ( read original story ...)

It was nearly 4am in Hong Kong city and I was in love. So when I got the chance to rekindle that old flame recently, I did so with nary a moment’s reflection. The Hong Kong Club is the Andaz hotel’s glittering tribute to the city it’s named for and ... ( read original story ...

What started as a personal curiosity in Hong Kong history transformed into a passion to share inspiring stories, a desire to preserve the memory of wartime experiences and “put it together before it all disappears”. This is how historian Tony Banham ... ( read original story ...)

A bridge in Hong Kong was almost brought crashing down on Saturday when a truck driver who had forgotten to lower the crane on his vehicle smashed into the structure. Miraculously no one was injured in the bizarre accident in Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island ... ( read original story ...)

With the cross-border bridge linking Hong Kong with Macau and Zhuhai set to open for traffic this year, some mainland-based tour operators have stolen a march by offering packages for travellers to see the infrastructure from afar. But there was a stark ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s economy will get 2018 off to a good start, riding on growth in exports, robust domestic demand and the end of a tourism slump, the city’s financial chief said on Saturday. Paul Chan Mo-po also said it would take the whole community to ... ( read original story ...)

The issue of transgender rights is approaching a watershed moment in Hong Kong. In the High Court, three transgender men are fighting for their right to be legally recognised, as the government faces growing pressure from the Equal Opportunities Commission ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG — Well-known Hong Kong actor Eric Tsang has vehemently denied rumours of sexual misconduct by him. Tsang said at a news conference Wednesday that all of the allegations were false and had tarnished his reputation and affected those closest to him. ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG — A Hong Kong court sentenced democracy activist Joshua Wong to three months in prison Wednesday for contempt, his second prison term stemming from his role in the 2014 "Umbrella Movement" protests. The 21-year-old Wong and another defendant ... ( read original story ...)

He will be joined by fellow Kenyans Robert Kwambai and Joseph Aperumoi, who have set respective PBs of 2:08:14 and 2:08:26 within the past three months, 2016 Hong Kong winner Mike Mutai, recent Buenos Aires Marathon winner Barnabas Kiptum and two-time ... ( read original story ...)

Tsang, a household name in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Chinese-speaking communities around the world, is one of the most high-profile Asian stars to face such accusations amid a global campaign against sexual harassment and assault. Speaking at a news ... ( read original story ...)