Economist Andy Kwan Cheuk-chiu, director of the ACE Centre for Business and Economic Research said the news of the lay-offs did not mean that Hong Kong’s economy had performed poorly and he did not fo... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong halts sale and import of California romaine lettuce, blamed for North American E coli outbreak
Hong Kong has suspended the sale and import of romaine lettuce – also known as cos – harvested in California after US food safety investigators found the vegetable grown in the state appeared to be th... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong summit on human gene editing to discuss regulation in wake of claim by Chinese scientist He Jiankui that he edited genes of newborn twins
International experts gathered at a summit in Hong Kong that opens Tuesday will discuss how gene editing should be regulated, as a mainland scientist claimed he had helped create the world’s first gen... ( read original story ...)
The photographer who captured Hong Kong’s disappearing past
Over the last five decades, photographer Keith Macgregor has borne witness to dramatic change in Hong Kong. His striking images document a way of life that has rapidly disappeared from sight: street s... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s lessons for Canada
Hong Kong is Canada’s 15th largest city. Nearly 400,000 Canadians live here — only slightly smaller than Halifax — more than any other city in the world. It is more importantly, Asia’s only world metr... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ambulance services are busier than ever, but abuse of the facility can prove costly to people in genuine need
This is not the only bizarre case rescue crews in Hong Kong have encountered. According to staff members, some Hongkongers think that incidents ranging from things as minor as breaking a fingernail to ... ( read original story ...)
Canada beats Hong Kong 27-10 to finally book ticket to 2019 Rugby World Cup
The news was not so good for Hong Kong when centre Tyler Spitz limped off in the third minute with a leg injury. After a lineout in the Canadian end, Hong Kong mounted a 17-phase attack that resulted ... ( read original story ...)
Son of Hong Kong’s ‘godfather of local politics’ shares personal memories of the late Chung Sze-yuen, as city’s leaders bid final farewell
As Hong Kong bid a final farewell to Chung Sze-yuen, the “godfather of local politics”, on Friday, a more personal voice joined the stream of public tributes that had poured forth since the news of hi... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislature rejects step towards same-sex unions
Hong Kong’s parliament has rejected a motion that could have paved the way to legalising same-sex unions, in a region where no country allows gay or lesbian couples to marry. The measure, which would ... ( read original story ...)
Canada faces Hong Kong in final bid to qualify for 2019 Rugby World Cup
One game. One last chance. Canada's record of taking part in every Rugby World Cup is on the line Friday when the Canadian men take on Hong Kong in the finale of a four-team repechage to decide the 20... ( read original story ...)
Retailers are worried about the trade war, Hong Kong executive says
Retailers are concerned about the U.S.-China trade war, says Guy Look, chief financial officer at Hong Kong cosmetics company Sa Sa International Holdings. They lack a "crystal ball" and want to know ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rejects motion to consider same-sex unions
Hong Kong said in September it would recognise overseas ... that covers humanitarian news, women's and LGBT+ rights, human trafficking, property rights, and climate change. Visit http ... ( read original story ...)
Beaten Indonesian domestic worker Erwiana Sulistyaningsih demands to know why Hong Kong abuser was released from jail early
Hong Kong prison authorities were on Thursday under mounting pressure to explain why an employer who made headlines around the world for torturing Indonesian domestic worker Erwiana Sulistyaningsih wa... ( read original story ...)
Remembering the Sir of Sirs: former Hong Kong justice chief recalls late political veteran Chung Sze-yuen’s insight and integrity
The death of Chung Sze-yuen, the “godfather of Hong Kong politics”, on November 14 was mourned by figures across the political spectrum. Former secretary for justice Wong Yan-lung wrote to the Post to ... ( read original story ...)