Ten same-sex couples have gotten married in the United States over the internet from Hong Kong. The semi-autonomous southern Chinese city does not formally recognize such unions but offers them legal ...
China Market Update: Open AI’s Loss Is China AI’s Gain, Hong Kong Buyback Bonanza, Beijing Lifts Home Buying Restrictions
The Yen traded above 160 this morning for the first time since 1986. In addition to Nvidia helping Hong Kong and Mainland China growth stocks, there was news that OpenAI will limit access to Chinese users, which is a positive catalyst for local AI plays ...
Hong Kong eyes DeFi and metaverse to boost fintech dominance
A recent HKIMR report highlights DeFi and metaverse technologies as crucial for expanding Hong Kong's fintech sector, revealing both opportunities and challenges.
Hong Kong police hunt for man who allegedly tried to kill wife, children after burning charcoal
Police are investigating whether man drugged wife, three daughters before starting charcoal fire, insider says.
‘Segregated’ schooling is holding back Hong Kong’s potential
Instead of imposing Chinese language education as a barrier, the city must adopt inclusive reforms that allow minority students to thrive
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index opens 0.77 pct lower
HONG KONG, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dipped 138.27 points, or 0.77 percent, to open at 17,934.63 on Wednesday.
This Southeast Asian city is the world’s most expensive for the super rich — Hong Kong comes second
Sky-high property prices, exorbitant car ownership costs and expensive private medical care, among other factors, have kept Singapore the most expensive city for the super rich in 2024. Hong Kong, ...
Hong Kong grants Shimao a 4-week reprieve to work out debts, avert developer’s liquidation
Embattled Chinese developer Shimao Group Holdings has been given a four-week reprieve by a Hong Kong court giving it more time to secure lenders’ approval for its debt restructuring proposal, as the city sees a rise in the number of creditor-led ...
MasterChef Australia Fans Notice Weird Detail In Hong Kong Week: ‘Is This Normal?’
The MasterChef Australia contestants have been struggling with the weather in Hong Kong. (Image: 10) A confused viewer asked Redditors when the show was filmed, saying that in HK it’s currently “30C+ at night”, yet the contestants were rugged up for extremely cold weather.
10 LGBTQ couples tie knot in Hong Kong, inspired by society’s growing acceptance
They take part in ceremony during Pride Month as government moves towards establishing framework for recognising same-sex partnerships.
Hong Kong’s ‘pay-as-you-throw’ waste disposal put on hold
Hong Kong is also looking at new waste-management methods to get rid of its dependence on landfills. The Integrated Waste Management Facilities Phase 1, currently under construction near Shek Kwu Chau, an island in the south of Hong Kong, is expected to ...
Ten LGBTQ+ couples tie the knot in Hong Kong to mark Pride month
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Some Hong Kong pupils singing national anthem too softly, school inspectors say
Hong Kong education authorities have accused students at two schools of singing the national anthem too softly and told teachers at another institution to help their pupils develop the habit of performing the song with confidence. The remarks were ...
Hong Kong Disneyland Cuts Losses, Repays Loan to Disney
With the last effects of pandemic-era restrictions still lingering, Hong Kong Disneyland enjoyed a surge in revenues and was able to cut its losses.