Swindler impersonating a boss from company’s headquarters claimed funds were needed for acquisition purposes in emails sent in March. Director of Hong Kong firm transferred HK$11.36mil into two local ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong woman admits to killing daughter, 16, during severe mental episode in 2019
A Hong Kong housewife has admitted to killing her daughter while experiencing a severe mental episode more than two years ago. Kwok Lin-choi pleaded guilty before the High Court to a count of ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong will stick with plan to further ease social-distancing measures in the second half of May, leader Carrie Lam says
Carrie Lam says the government will push on with relaxing social-distancing measures unless there is a sudden, ‘unlikely’ surge in Covid-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Entry quarantine dampens Hong Kong’s tourism recovery potential
While Hong Kong will permit entry for non-residents from May 1, ending a lengthy 25-month suspension of overseas arrivals since March 25, 2020, travel and tourism professionals in the destination say ... ( read original story ...)
Police subdue, arrest suspected drug trafficker after 2 officers attacked during identity check in Hong Kong
Alleged assault took place after suspect intercepted near a sitting-out area at the junction of Cleverly Street and Burd Street at 12.47am on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Lam Says No Plan to Further Relax Border Controls
Hong Kong’s leader said there were no plans to further relax border controls, as the city continues to chart a cautious approach to Covid-19 despite plunging cases. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland China property companies pull back in Hong Kong
The Two International Finance Center building and other buildings in Hong Kong in 2021. The territory is also suffering from lower demand for premium office space from a wide range of mainland tenants ... ( read original story ...)
Free media in Hong Kong almost completely dismantled – report
Government crackdown has cleared market for an expanded pro-Beijing and state-owned media sector ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reopens to non-residents on May 1, theme parks restart
Hong Kong's government announced the end of a 2-year-old ban on non-residents flying into the city as its outbreak fades. Streets in Shanghai were largely empty despite an easing of restrictions that ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks open with small gains
Hong Kong stocks started Tuesday with small gains after suffering another hefty drop in the previous session, although traders remain on edge over ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 242 new COVID-19 cases
A staff member guides citizens at a mobile nucleic acid testing site in Hong Kong, south China, April 25, 2022. On Monday, Hong Kong registered 242 new COVID-19 cases by nucleic acid tests, and 189 ... ( read original story ...)
Journalists halt human rights awards over Hong Kong security law fears
Hong Kong’s historic Foreign Correspondents’ Club has suspended its annual Asian human rights journalism awards over fears they could break the Chinese territory’s tough security law. The decision to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Human Rights press awards scrapped over security law fears
Foreign Correspondent’s Club’s decision sparks outrage from journalists and resignations from press freedom committee ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club suspends top Asian human rights awards
Hong Kong's Foreign Correspondents' Club (FCC) has suspended its annual Human Rights Press Awards so as not to "unintentionally" violate any laws, according to a statement from the club president on ... ( read original story ...)