Three people have been sentenced to up to 44 months in jail for rioting in Hong Kong during the 2019 social unrest. The trio, including a couple getting married this year, were sentenced at the ... ( read original story ...)
What’s wrong with Hong Kong’s weather? How climate change has caused recent erratic conditions
The impact of climate change on Hong Kong becoming increasingly obvious, according to local and international scientists. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li’s FWD delays $1bn IPO on market volatility
Insurance group FWD has delayed its $1bn Hong Kong initial public offering due to volatile market conditions, according to people familiar with the matter, the latest in a string of listings setbacks ... ( read original story ...)
World No Tobacco Day 2022: Hong Kong’s carrot-and-stick approach to smoking working – fewer than one in 10 residents now smoke
Hong Kong's ban on the import and sale of alternative smoking products, including vaping and heat-not-burn products, took effect on April 30 - a month before World No Tobacco Day on May 31. Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
With Just One IPO Done, Hong Kong Sees Its Worst May In a Decade
(Bloomberg) -- Only one company sold shares for the first time in Hong Kong this month, with proceeds raised marking the lowest for IPOs in May in 10 years. Most Read from Bloomberg Stocks Trim Gains ... ( read original story ...)
Meeting John Lee, China’s Xi welcomes ‘new chapter’ for Hong Kong
Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed a “new chapter” for the former British colony of Hong Kong, after a meeting with the territory’s incoming leader in Beijing. Sitting far apart around a giant ... ( read original story ...)
Richard Li-Backed Insurer FWD Is Said to Postpone Hong Kong IPO
FWD Group Holdings Ltd., the Asian insurer backed by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li, has decided to postpone its Hong Kong initial public offering due to market volatility, according to people ... ( read original story ...)
John Lee: Hong Kong remains gateway connecting Chinese mainland and world
John Lee Ka-chiu, the sixth-term chief executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said in an exclusive interview with CMG that Hong Kong would continue to be the gateway connecting ... ( read original story ...)
Former Adelaide hospital sold to Hong Kong group
A Hong Kong-based property investment company has bought Adelaide Chambers, a modern office building built at the former Adelaide hospital, in Dublin for €13.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s next leader receives official appointment letter
Hong Kong’s next leader, John Lee, received an official letter of appointment from Beijing on Monday, a month before he is to take over the leadership of the semi-autonomous city. Lee received his ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Next Leader Receives Official Appointment Letter From Beijing
Hong Kong's next leader, John Lee, received an official letter of appointment from Beijing on Monday, a month before he is to take over the leadership of the semi-autonomous city. Lee received his ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong NFT gamers among the world’s most enthusiastic, only behind Indian players: survey
Hong Kong ranks second out of 26 countries and regions in the adoption of play-to-earn NFT games, a Finder survey found, as advocates in the city continue to push for a blockchain-based future. ( read original story ...)
Association of Hong Kong secondary school heads warns of ‘ferocious departure tide’ of educators
Survey by Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools shows 987 teachers left their jobs during 2020-21 academic year Many principles have expressed difficulties in hiring teachers for new ... ( read original story ...)
Xi hails ‘new atmosphere’ in Hong Kong, welcomes next leader
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Hong Kong's next leader in Beijing, telling John Lee he has the full trust of the central government, state media said Monday. ( read original story ...)