The U.S. has sanctioned a United Arab Emirates-based firm and several Asian companies for facilitating the illicit sale of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian oil for shipment to East Asia. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s COVID-19 advisory panel recommends vaccine for kids above six months-old – media
The Hong Kong government's COVID-19 advisory panel recommended on Monday to lower the minimum age for vaccines to six months from three years, public broadcaster RTHK reported. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong falls into second recession in 3 years as coronavirus restrictions sting
Hong Kong’s economy has slipped into its second recession in three years as tough Covid-19 restrictions battered the Chinese territory’s reputation as an international financial centre. Official data ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba stock slides in Hong Kong after US delisting threat
Alibaba shares fell after US regulators added the stock to a growing list of Chinese firms that might be kicked off Wall Street if US auditors can't inspect their financial statements. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong slips into recession as economy shrinks by 1.4 per cent in second quarter
Hong Kong records a contraction in gross domestic product for a second consecutive quarter, meaning the city has fallen into an economic recession Analysts say Hong Kong's economy is likely to face ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba says will work to keep trading in U.S., Hong Kong after being added to SEC delisting risk list
The statement came after Alibaba was added to the SEC's list of Chinese companies at risk of being delisted for not meeting auditing requirements on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Mirror concert accident: Hong Kong’s culture minister warns contractors involved not to shirk responsibility, investigative task force to hold first meeting
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung also urges public not to speculate before results of probe are out Concert producer breaks silence, expressing sadness over mishap and adding he ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Observatory marks 22 hot nights in July, most since records began in 1884
Hong Kong had experienced 22 hot nights in July, the most since records began in 1884, according to the city’s weather forecaster. ( read original story ...)
‘Abandon arrogance, face fact that national security law has restored stability in Hong Kong’: Beijing to UN Human Rights Committee
Beijing has urged the UN Human Rights Committee to “abandon arrogance and face the fact” that the national security law has restored social stability in Hong Kong, after the watchdog proposed the city ... ( read original story ...)
Rugby teams ‘excited’ about return to Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Rugby Union – which organises the Hong Kong Sevens – on Monday said it expects there will be fewer overseas visitors to the tournament ... ( read original story ...)
Dancer Injured By Falling Video Screen At Hong Kong Concert Still Alive In Critical Condition Following Surgeries
Tragedy struck for Hong Kong boy group Mirror during their concert last week. The group were performing at the Hong Kong Coliseum on Thursday night when one of the large video monitors above the stage ... ( read original story ...)
MPs urge Liverpool FC to cut ties with Standard Chartered over support for Hong Kong security law
MPs have urged Liverpool football club to break its sponsorship deal with Standard Chartered over the the bank’s past support for a draconian national ... ( read original story ...)
Organisers of tragedy-hit Hong Kong Mirror concert under investigation over possible breach of health and safety regulations
Task force to meet on Monday to investigate incident that left dancer Lee Kai-yin with serious neck injuries Hospital spokesman says Lee in critical condition in intensive care unit with "stable" ... ( read original story ...)
Among The Crypto-Ready Nations, Hong Kong Tops Globally
Recent research revealed that Hong Kong, Switzerland, and the US as the most crypto-ready countries in the world. ( read original story ...)