HONG KONG — An anesthesiologist is on trial in Hong Kong charged with killing his wife and daughter by placing a leaking yoga ball filled with carbon monoxide in their car. Malaysian citizen Khaw Kim- ... ( read original story ...)
The new thing in Hong Kong’s public schools: white students
HONG KONG—For generations, Hong Kong’s prestigious international schools exclusively educated the children of wealthy Western expatriates. Today, placement in those schools is increasingly competitive ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy movement bides its time in face of legal onslaught from China
"Hong Kong used to be special," said a man who only gave the name ... He has filed stories from every continent for CBC News. Instagram: @sasapetricic ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong green groups call for endangered species smuggling to be dealt with using organised crime laws
Hong Kong conservationists are calling for wildlife offences to be included in the same laws used to combat organised crime for greater deterrence and investigative firepower. Despite Hong Kong’s pivo... ( read original story ...)
Maria Cordero, Hong Kong music and movie star, performs in B.C.
Singer Maria Cordero is a regular on Hong Kong television and variety shows and even has her own cooking show. This weekend she's taking her act to Vancouver. Cardero is performing two charity concert... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong learn from how South Africa’s Cape Town handled its water shortage crisis?
Hong Kong has much to learn about conservation from a recent Cape Town water crisis – by harnessing the power of social media and reforming tariffs, according to an environmental expert from the South ... ( read original story ...)
Young professionals are leaving Hong Kong in droves in search of better lives where family, friends, and fun comes first
“The whole environment here is almost opposite to that in Hong Kong,” says Lau, now 26 and working as a blogger in a travel company. “Life in Iceland is certainly not as luxurious and eventful as it c... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Dollar Funding Costs Surge After HKMA Defends Peg
Hong Kong’s interbank borrowing costs climbed across the curve, as the city’s currency interventions continued overnight, taking this week’s total to HK$16.8 billion ($2.1 billion). The three-month Ho... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Spends $2.1 Billion This Week to Defend Dollar Peg
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong’s currency interventions continued overnight, taking this week’s total to HK$16.8 billion ($2.1 billion). The Hong Kong Monetary Authority bought HK$14.6 billion of local doll... ( read original story ...)
Digital payment firms fight for Hong Kong market
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s shopping districts are well known for their fierce competition. Now, a new battleground is forming as digital payments firms fight for retailers and shoppers. Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong politician: Trump should target us in trade war with China
A controversial Hong Kong politician wants the United States to sanction his city as part of its ongoing trade war with China in hopes of somehow achieving his dream of independence and democracy. Ana... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Spends $2.1 Billion This Week to Defend Currency Peg
Hong Kong’s currency interventions continued overnight, taking this week’s total to HK$16.8 billion ($2.1 billion). The Hong Kong Monetary Authority bought HK$14.6 billion of local dollars on Wednesda... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam unveils Beijing-backed boost for city’s innovation and technology sector
Hong Kong’s innovation and technology sector is due for a significant boost from a slew of initiatives announced in Beijing on Wednesday, including the setting-up of two new state-backed laboratories ... ( read original story ...)
Retail Traders Turning Bearish Is Good News for Hong Kong Stocks
Some good news for Hong Kong investors: the plunge that has erased more than $750 billion from its stock market since late January may soon be over. So says Dick Chau, director for UBS Group AG’s equi... ( read original story ...)