As tightening authoritarianism from China strips Hong Kong of financial freedom, Bitcoin offers its people a chance at forging their own paths. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: man crossed mainland China border to join Yuen Long railway station attack in 2019, court told
Ching Wai-ming, 64, is standing trial on charges of taking part in a riot and conspiracy to wound with intent. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Audit Watchdog Widens Probe Into China Evergrande
The city’s accounting regulator said the property developer’s recent disclosure of borrowing arrangements raised questions about past audits and financial reporting. ( read original story ...)
From Hong Kong to a peeling suburban apartment block: How American candy stores took over London’s Oxford Street
A rash of the stores has taken over one of the top shopping streets in the British capital. The question confounding officials: Where did they come from? ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways posts loss of nearly HK$5 billion for first half of 2022, 33.9% down from figure in same period last year
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has announced a loss of HK$4.99 billion (US$636.8 million) in the first half of 2022, 33.9 per cent down from the same period last year amid a strong rebound in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest man, 39, for allegedly spitting on officer after being found in breach of mask-wearing rules
Police issued the suspect a HK$5,000 fine for breaching the mask mandate A 39-year-old man in Hong Kong accused of spitting in an officer’s face after being found in breach of mask-wearing rules has ... ( read original story ...)
2yo Hong Kong boy who contracted Covid-19 in coma
A two-year-old boy who contracted Covid-19 is in a coma, according to local media reports. Commercial Radio reported that the boy started displaying symptoms last Friday, including a croup — an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Immigration Department condemns rumours of ‘mysterious envelope’ issued to residents withdrawing MPF funds on grounds of departure
According to Facebook post, which has been removed, recipients have to give envelope to department when they leave city Authorities says internet users who spread the rumours 'were eager to stir up ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest man, 39, accused of spitting in officer’s face after being found in breach of mask-wearing rules
Police issued the suspect a HK$5,000 fine for breaching the mask mandate A 39-year-old man in Hong Kong accused of spitting in an officer’s face after being found in breach of mask-wearing rules has ... ( read original story ...)
Bacteria levels of 6 masks sold in Hong Kong exceed EU standards: Consumer Council
The amount of bacteria found on six models of face masks exceeds European Union (EU) standards, according to a study by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog. ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong’s industrial real estate is going from strength to strength
Hong Kong's industrial assets have supplanted offices as a dominant sector and also provide a rare bright spot for Asia's commercial property market A scarcity of quality industrial space and Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong politics could do with less melodrama and more concrete plans
While lawmaker Eunice Yung has caused a stir by publicly severing ties with her father-in-law, there are more pressing political matters to be resolved There has been no official word on refilling ... ( read original story ...)
Boat used by Hong Kong activists in protest voyage to Diaoyu Islands in 2012 ‘sank a month ago’ due to ‘lack of maintenance’
The Kai Fung No 2 was deployed on an expedition by protesters who set foot on the disputed islands for first time in 16 years in 2012. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong airport languishes as Singapore Changi is Asia’s No 1 for passenger arrivals from April to June
Easing of hotel quarantine rules not enough to safeguard city's aviation hub status, experts warn Asia's busiest airport before pandemic, Hong Kong has been overtaken by much smaller air hubs ... ( read original story ...)