Thousands of people in Hong Kong are facing court action for taking part in 2019’s mass protests, which grew out of opposition to a mainland extradition bill into wider calls for democracy. While some ... ( read original story ...)
Programs to connect mainland stocks with Hong Kong will have more trading days in China
In its most recent effort to open up the capital markets, China will extend the trading days of the stock connect programs between the mainland and H ... ( read original story ...)
Treasury chief biggest property owner among Hong Kong top officials, gov’t information reveals
Hong Kong’s top official with the most assets is Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui, according to government information. He declared a total of seven properties and ... ( read original story ...)
Why these billboards promoting a ‘new era’ for Hong Kong are so contentious
The advertisements have upset Hong Kongers in Australia, who says the billboards misrepresent the true situation in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong arrivals could jump 80 per cent under shorter quarantine, health chief says, vows adjustments if situation permits
Health chief Lo Chung-mau says government has been fine-tuning Covid-19 measures to smoothen immigration process and minimise inconvenience. ( read original story ...)
Birds of prey in Hong Kong divert from flight paths they usually take when migrating, but why? Veteran birdwatcher has the answers
As raptors grace Hong Kong on a detour from their normal migration routes, a birdwatcher learns the reason is a mix of survival strategy and strong winds The morning of March 30, I headed to a hilltop ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest man, seize HK$150,000 worth of drugs in raid on public housing flat
Hong Kong police have arrested a jobless man and seized HK$150,000 (US$19,000) worth of narcotics in a raid on a public housing flat that was allegedly used as a storage and packaging facility for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: Pair jailed 5½ years for rioting, cleared of manslaughter over street clash that led to death of elderly cleaner
Two young Hong Kong protesters who were earlier cleared of manslaughter over a 2019 demonstration that resulted in the death of a cleaner have been jailed 5½ years for rioting. Student Chan Yin-ting, ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC oversold risks of $35 bln Asia spin-off, investor Ping An thinks – source
HSBC overstated the risks of spinning off its Asia unit when it rebuffed such a proposal by shareholder Ping An Insurance Group, a source familiar with the Chinese insurer's thinking said, adding the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC revamp plan shows Ma’s thirst for change
Now Ma’s set sights on splitting up Europe’s largest bank, HSBC Holdings Plc, where Ping An has a major stake. Concern about the lender’s ability to handle geopolitical risk – it’s based in London but ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC has overstated the challenges and risks involved in proposed spin-off, says source
A break-up of London-headquartered HSBC will generate US$25 billion to US$35 billion of value, says source familiar with Ping An's thinking Ping An believes the lender can find a solution to overcome ... ( read original story ...)
GLOBALink | Hong Kong to deepen GBA innovation, tech cooperation
Hong Kong will seize the historic opportunities offered by the country's 14th Five-Year Plan to build itself into an international center for innovation and technology, Lee said at a forum on GBA ... ( read original story ...)
Two Hong Kong women avoid prison after admission they paid ‘wizard’ to kill animals as part of love rituals
Court hears ‘wizard’ offered to slaughter animals in rituals designed to help women achieve love goals Two Hong Kong women escaped jail on Friday after they admitted charges of conspiracy to ill-treat ... ( read original story ...)
Expat teachers balk at Hong Kong’s quarantine strictures
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Hong Kong news every morning. A fifth of Hong Kong’s international schools are struggling to hire teachers just days before the start of ... ( read original story ...)