Beneath the glitzy high-rises of central Hong Kong, the city is struggling with its ageing population, some of whom are working into their 90s, gathering rubbish to make ends meet. Hong Kong's Governm... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Australia tie up bilateral trade and services agreement, offering respite from global trade war
Hong Kong and Australia reached a deal at a regional summit on Thursday to allow bilateral free trade and services at a time when global economies are under the shadow of a trade war. The pair conclud... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong housing prices could fall 25 percent next year if trade war worsens
Hong Kong housing prices face a potential slump of as much as 25 ... I don't think we should be fundamentally or systemically concerned." Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong economy cools as trade tension mounts
Hong Kong’s economic growth sank to a two-year low in the latest quarter and the government warned it will face headwinds from U.S.-Chinese trade tension, weakening global demand and higher ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may step up monitoring of border after accusations Guangdong defence force stole land
Hong Kong land officials may step up monitoring of the border by taking aerial photos after mainland Chinese officers on the other side allegedly turned city land into a garden without permission. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong freedoms under scrutiny as ‘Occupy’ democracy leaders face trial
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Nine leaders of Hong Kong's 2014 civil disobedience "Occupy Central" movement go on trial on Monday at a time when the Chinese-ruled financial hub's civil liberties are coming un... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s third-quarter GDP growth seen cooling as trade war, rate hikes bite
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's economic growth is expected to have moderated in the third quarter as trade tensions between Beijing and Washington as well as higher interest rates take a toll ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s I-Cable Seeks $88 Million for Content and Restructuring
Hong Kong’s cable network provider i-Cable Communications has unveiled an $88 million (HK$692 million) share issue. It is intended to restructure the company and invest in new content. The share issue ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Macau among ‘creators of China’s great miracle of reform and opening up’, says President Xi Jinping
President Xi Jinping gave Hong Kong and Macau a ringing endorsement as he set out how both cities blazed a trail during China’s economic reforms, and praised the cities as being among the “miracle cre... ( read original story ...)
Two arrested as Tung Chung protesters clash over influx of visitors from mainland China to Hong Kong
Police arrested two people as protesters clashed with each other in Tung Chung on Sunday as tensions erupted over the influx of tourists from mainland China into Hong Kong. Three weeks after the Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bars British editor from entering city following visa ban
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong barred the Asia news editor of the Financial Times from entering the city as a visitor, the newspaper said, after authorities refused to renew his work visa in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong effectively blacklists senior British journalist
Murdo Macleod for the Guardian Hong Kong has refused entry to a senior Financial Times journalist after his work visa was denied. Asia news editor Victor Mallet had left semi-autonomous Hong Kong afte... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Venue Pulls Out as Host of Events Featuring Exiled Chinese Writer
“The problem in Hong Kong is self-censorship. It’s self-censorship hidden in the procedures, so it’s difficult to distinguish.” Subscribe for original insights, commentary and discussions on the major ... ( read original story ...)
FT journalist denied entry to Hong Kong after author talks cancelled
Hong Kong refused entry to a senior Financial Times journalist Thursday hours after an arts centre hosting the city's high-profile literary festival cancelled appearances by exiled Chinese writer Ma J... ( read original story ...)