HONG KONG (AP) — As Taiwan’s presidential election approaches, many immigrants from Hong Kong, witnesses to the alarming erosion of civil liberties at home, are supporting the ruling Democratic ...
Tightening noose: Hong Kong joins EU, US, South Korea and Singapore in tightening crypto rules, report says
In 2023, 17 jurisdictions including Hong Kong, the EU, South Korea, Singapore, and the US, tightened cryptocurrency regulations, according to a report by TRM Labs.
Hong Kong stocks tick up in early trading
Hong Kong stocks eked out a small gain at the open Tuesday following a strong rally on Wall Street fuelled by a bounce in recently sold tech giants.
How Friday market in Shek Kong, where Hong Kong’s British service wives found discounted delights, is but a memory, like so much else in the city
The Friday market in Shek Kong, Hong Kong, was a favourite of British service wives living in married quarters near the then remote village. Now long gone, it is reduced to mere memory.
Hong Kong police arrest 2 more suspects over 37-second, HK$39 million robbery of watch store last month
Five others already arrested over alleged roles in smash-and-grab robbery of Tsim Sha Tsui store, with HK$39 million worth of timepieces stolen.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s lead counsel will be absent from trial for 2 weeks over ‘personal reasons’, court hears
Robert Pang will take a two-week leave of absence from the 80-day trial for ‘personal reasons’, a barrister representing Jimmy Lai says.
Hong Kong Employees Demand 6% Raise to Work in Office Full Time
Hong Kong workers say they would need a 6% raise to give up hybrid work arrangements, a dilemma that’s expected to prompt more companies to reduce space and dampen office rents, according to a survey.
South Korea widens probe on ‘exotic notes’ tied to Hong Kong stock index
Regulator looks at possible mis-selling of equity-linked securities by 12 institutions as retail investors fear heavy losses ...
Hong Kong and Malaysian police arrest 5, seize HK$8.3 million in drugs smuggled into city using plaster sculptures
Officers from the narcotics bureau mounted the joint operation after uncovering a scheme involving ‘drug parcels disguised as plaster sculptures’ being smuggled into the city from Malaysia, police ...
Hong Kong leads losses in Asia markets, China shadow bank Zhongzhi files for bankruptcy
The mainland Chinese CSI 300 was down 0.89% after shadow banking conglomerate Zhongzhi Enterprise Group filed for bankruptcy liquidation late Friday.
Changes to how Hong Kong journalists access vehicle registry inconsistent with city’s constitution, lawmaker says
Hong Kong’s new arrangement for journalists wishing to access the government’s vehicle registry is inconsistent with the city’s constitutional guarantees of press freedom, a lawmaker has said.
Australian police bust reptile smuggling plot, saving native lizards, snakes from Hong Kong’s live animal trade
An Australian-based criminal syndicate plotted to smuggle hundreds of native reptiles into Hong Kong as part of a murky trade in live animals, police alleged Monday. Detectives began investigating the ...
Hong Kong tennis chief chasing WTA 125 tournament to add third elite event to city’s sporting calendar
Michael Cheng believes city could host indoor and outdoor events once Kai Tak Sports Park is finished, and targets addition of WTA 125 tournament.
Hong Kong kindergarten applications fall by a third versus last year; falling birth rate and emigration wave key factors
Hong Kong kindergarten applications have fallen by a third for K1 classes that begin in September this year. This drop has been attributed to the fall in the birth rate and the emigration wave, as per ...