The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held an open day on Saturday to tie in with the National Security Education Day on April 15 and to celebrate its 180th anniversary. The first National Security Education Day after enacting legislation on Article 23 of the ...
Making Hong Kong’s old buildings safe should be treated as an emergency
The fire alarm has sounded. The city with its crowded tower blocks, tiny subdivided flats and outdated safety measures is one big fire risk.
Hong Kong martial arts film icon Sammo Hung on his career, stars including Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan – and eating
The 25 best Asian martial arts movies of the 21st century ranked When we meet up one Friday afternoon in early March, in a corner suite at the Regent Hong Kong, in Tsim Sha Tsui, some 60 years have ...
Teacher in Hong Kong among 272 arrested in child sexual abuse raids coordinated by S’pore agencies
Local police said the 13 men arrested in the city included a teacher, chef, technician and retiree. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong’s Thai community gives wet welcome to new year with Songkran festival
Revellers celebrate Songkran in Kowloon City neighbourhood, but some participants complain of watered-down version due to newly added restrictions.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Listed In Hong Kong Could Receive $25B From Investors – Crypto Firm Reports
Based on reports from a crypto firm, the Bitcoin ETF listing will come through the Southbound Stock Connect Program.
Education chief hopes ‘everyone can learn a lesson’ after University of Hong Kong head Xiang Zhang cleared of misconduct allegations
Governing council said allegations made in whistle-blower emails regarding misconduct by vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang were not substantiated.
Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong hits out at US, Canada over travel advisories
Commissioner’s office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong says advisories defame city’s national security laws and tarnish human rights situation in city.
Global talent race: As people flock to Hong Kong’s elite visa scheme, questions emerge on criteria and diversity
The Top Talent Pass Scheme wants to attract the best and brightest “from all over the world”. While tens of thousands of people have come on board, the tally alone doesn’t tell the full story.
Hong Kong Soccer Sevens or Premier League title blockbuster? Clash was unavoidable, FA chief says
HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens includes the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Fulham, but coincides with potential Hong Kong title decider between Lee Man and Kitchee.
Hong Kong construction site blaze mostly put out after burning for 40 hours
Massive blaze at Housing Society site in Tin Shui Wai brought under control, after marathon effort by firefighters who also deployed drones and robotsAt its peak, fire upgraded to No 4 alarm, second-h ...
Controversy in Hong Kong involving a Dubai prince-turned-pop star, highlights due diligence missteps
Hong Kong has been drawn into a messy situation worthy of a K-drama involving a mysterious Dubai Prince, Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum, his USD 500 million investment in the city, and officials’ failure to do due diligence in ascertaining who ...
Hong Kong digital assets exchange warns over viability of city’s new crypto rules
Digital coins remain highly popular in Hong Kong despite links to a series of freewheeling practices in the past. Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX was founded in the city, and Hong Kong was also the location of cryptocurrency group JPEX, which has been accused of committing a HK$1.4bn (US$180mn) fraud.
Will Bitcoin Hit $100K Sooner Than Expected, Thanks To Chinese Asset Managers And Hong Kong’s Major ETF Push?
Despite China’s firm ban on cryptocurrency trading, Hong Kong, closely tied to the mainland, could inadvertently play a pivotal role in Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) ascent to a ...