Police in the former British colony, where mourners gathered in large numbers outside the British Consulate, said the man was being investigated on suspicion of sedition. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Seeks to Launch Wholesale CBDC Within 2-3 Years
The Hong Kong Central Bank said it expects to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2-3 years after concluding talks on technical and policy issues. The bank added it expects to deploy a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong hi-tech start-up finds faster, cheaper test to pinpoint causes of fever and improve treatment
Cell-Check rapid blood test will help doctors find the cause of fevers faster and speed up diagnosis and treatment, company says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to decide on further Covid relaxation ‘soon’: city leader
Hong Kong's leader on Tuesday said he will soon make a decision on further relaxing coronavirus restrictions, as residents and businesses decry quarantine rules that have kept the finance hub cut off ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent Music Shares to List in Hong Kong Without Raising Funds
Tencent Music Entertainment Group is set to begin trading in Hong Kong’s exchange on Wednesday without selling new shares or raising funds. ( read original story ...)
Harmonica player at Queen Elizabeth II vigil in Hong Kong arrested for sedition
A man in Hong Kong who played a pro-democracy tune on a harmonica at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral vigil in Hong Kong was arrested. Thousands of mourners gathered outside the British consulate in Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to start testing out central bank digital currency in Q4 – report
Hong Kong is planning to start trialing its central bank digital currency ("CBDC"), referred to as e-HKD, in the fourth quarter to determine whether it should be issued to the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong arrests harmonica player at Queen vigil for sedition
Man played British national anthem and pro-democracy protest song to crowds gathered during funeral ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man arrested after paying tribute to queen
Hong Kong police say they have arrested a man who paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II near the city’s British Consulate for alleged sedition ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC was ‘challenged’ on merits of a break-up, says bank chief
HSBC chief executive Noel Quinn has said he was “challenged” by external advisers about a potential break-up of the bank but ultimately concluded it would be “a net negative”. Mr Quinn said HSBC had ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Begin CBDC Trials in Q4: Report
The Monetary Authority (HKMA) plans to start trials of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the fourth quarter , the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported Tuesday, citing a media briefing. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s only drinks carton recycler offered 3 new sites by authorities, but company head remains lukewarm over solution
Chief Executive John Lee reveals environmental authorities have approached Mil Mill and encouraged them to apply for leases at three sites But executive director of recycling company says solution is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen trial delayed after judge contracts COVID-19
The Chinese Communist Part postponed the trial of former bishop of Hong Kong and retired Cardinal Joseph Zen due to the presiding judge's COVID-19 infection. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police detain protester at screening of Queen’s funeral
Hong Kong police detained a man outside the territory’s British consulate after he played a pro-democracy protest song on a harmonica as crowds watched the Quee ... ( read original story ...)