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.
Hong Kong court edges closer to sentencing democracy activists involved in unofficial primary
A Hong Kong court began mitigation hearings for prominent pro-democracy activists who were convicted under a national security law and now face up to life in prison. The activists were among 47 ...
Landmark trial for 47 Hong Kong democrats enters final stretch before sentencing
By Jessie Pang and James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) -Mitigation pleas for Hong Kong's biggest ever national security trial against the city's democratic opposition kicked off on Tuesday, in what is ...
Beijing’s Support to Boost Hong Kong IPOs in Second Half of Year
After a dismal start, initial public offering activity in Hong Kong looks poised for a better second half as Beijing steps up support for the financial hub.
Hong Kong’s American Club scraps HK$1.5 million ultimatum to non-US members after backlash
Hong Kong’s exclusive American Club has backed down over its controversial policy change that requires non-US members to pay as much as HK$1.5 million (US$190,100) to retain their memberships or leave ...
Hong Kong’s John Lee demands thorough probe into airport flight display system failure
Hong Kong’s leader has demanded a comprehensive investigation into a recent flight information display system failure at the airport, saying the chaos “must not happen again”. Chief Executive John Lee ...
Banned protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ reappears on YouTube, 2 music streaming platforms
The controversial protest song banned by the Hong Kong government has reappeared on YouTube and two music streaming platforms, following pressure from US lawmakers to lift restrictions. Dgxmusic, the ...