Coroner praises Michelle Wu, the daughter of the late Tang Kwai-sze, who was 44, for her offer to donate part of her own liver to her mother, and for her role in the inquest.
A woman’s abduction from a busy Hong Kong street revives memories of past kidnappings, including when tycoons were targets for notorious gangsters
Kidnapping is nothing new in Hong Kong and a woman snatched from a busy Tsim Sha Tsui has revived memories of the city’s history of abductions.
The Erosion of Hong Kong’s Autonomy since 2020: Implications for the United States
Informed by an intensive research trip, this report assesses the extent of the erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy across a range of spheres, including governance, the economy, and civil society. On this ...
Hong Kong authorities orders soon-to-close kindergarten to reimburse parents for funding towards apparent campus improvements
Kindergarten operator had invited parents to contribute HK$23,000 per child into a ‘Capital Contribution Scheme’ meant to ‘update, maintain and improve’ the campus.
Hong Kong MTR plans unprecedented service suspensions on 2 lines for up to 2 days in row for upgrades
Lawmaker Michael Tien says he learned equipment inside tunnels of about 10 MTR stations on the Tsuen Wan and Kwun Tong lines needs to be upgraded Rail giant expected to reveal details of suspensions ...
Debt burden to fund Hong Kong’s airport expansion soars to HK$123 billion
The debt burden for construction of Hong Kong’s airport expansion has soared to HK$123 billion (US$15.7 billion), with no end in sight to a levy on passengers who fly out from the city. The Airport ...
Hong Kong jury ‘death by misadventure’ verdict after kidney disease patient died of liver failure when doctors failed to give her needed drug
Coroner praises Michelle Wu, the daughter of the late Tang Kwai-sze, who was 44, for her offer to donate part of her own liver to her mother, and for her role in the inquest.
Crypto Companies Flock to Hong Kong as U.S. Tightens Oversight
[TheGuru: Jung Deung Yong Reporter] As U.S. financial authorities strengthen their oversight of cryptocurrencies, Hong Kong is emerging as a haven for cryptocurrency companies. To reclaim its status ...
Hong Kong holds talent-themed forum in global talent drive
HONG KONG, May 7 (Xinhua) -- The inaugural Global Talent Summit opened Tuesday in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the first talent-themed international forum and exhibition ...
Hong Kong signs agreement with Qatar to enhance connectivity between financial hubs in latest Middle East outreach
Hong Kong is expanding its market outreach in the Middle East by linking up with investment authority in oil-rich Qatar, paving the way for future cooperation and alliances.
Hong Kong plans HK$100 million scheme to send NGO staff on ‘patriotic’ exchange trips to mainland China
Hong Kong authorities have proposed allocating HK$100 million (US$12.8 million) to social welfare organisations to arrange national study programmes and exchange tours to mainland China.
China’s Citic cuts around dozen investment bankers in Hong Kong, sources say
HONG KONG, May 7 (Reuters) - China's CITIC Securities (600030.SS) , opens new tab is cutting around a dozen investment banking jobs in Hong Kong, as slower listing and dealmaking activities pressured ...
Hong Kong authorities offer taxi trade HK$2 rise in flag-fall rate for all cabs, undercutting industry proposal: sources
Chau Kwok-keung, chairman of the Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association, said the idea of a reduced fare rise was disappointing, calling for authorities to crack down on ride-hailing firm ...
Hong Kong plans National Games test event for fencing at Kai Tak Sports Park, if venue is built in time
City’s fencing championships slated as one of the test events the city has vowed to stage six to 12 months before it co-hosts the Games.