As relations with China grow more tense following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit, Taiwan is set to release its general budget for 2023 which will include details of planned defense spending ... ( read original story ...)
Stranded Jets In Russia Cause BOC Aviation To Write Down $800 Million
BOC Aviation has written off 18 of its aircraft that are being held hostage in Russia, writing them off in their June 30 accounts. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief says ‘no plan or intention’ for authorities to either scrap cooling measures or intervene in property market
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says government cannot see any risk of property market 'falling off a cliff', adds policy not affected by 'short-term fluctuations' Authorities 'cautiously optimistic' ... ( read original story ...)
China arrests Cardinal Zen and religious freedom now faces a grim future in Hong Kong
The imprisonment of 90-year-old Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen would be a death sentence. In May 2022, Hong Kong authorities arrested Cardinal Zen on spurious charges, accusing him and four others of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Reports Its Most Daily Covid Cases in Over Four Months
Hong Kong registered 6,513 new daily Covid cases on Sunday, the highest number since March 31, as authorities expand facilities for virus patients amid a surge in infections. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 5 for allegedly luring at least 36 residents into forced labour in Southeast Asia
Police say number of residents who had been held captive in Southeast Asia has risen to 36, with 22 still in need of rescue. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong adds 6,513 Covid infections
The Centre for Health Protection reported on Sunday that it has recorded 6,513 new coronavirus infections. Officials said 237 of the new cases were ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief says ‘no plan or intention’ for authorities to either scrap property cooling measures or intervene in market
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says government cannot see any risk of property market 'falling off a cliff', adds policy not affected by 'short-term fluctuations' Authorities 'cautiously optimistic' ... ( read original story ...)
Five arrested in Hong Kong over South-East Asia job scams
Five Hong Kongers have been arrested for allegedly setting up job scams in which victims were lured to South-East Asia and then held against their will, police announced Sunday (Aug 21). ( read original story ...)
HK Finance Chief Expects ‘Moderate’ Inflation in ‘Buffered’ City
Hong Kong’s rate of inflation for the full year is likely to remain at a “roughly moderate” level of 2.1% because the city is buffered from some of the factors that have exacerbated inflation in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 5 for allegedly luring at least 36 residents to do forced labour in Southeast Asia
Police say number of residents who had been held captive in Southeast Asia has risen to 36, with 22 still in need of rescue. ( read original story ...)
12 people injured after Hong Kong bus hits teenage pedestrian, metal pole
In addition to 14-year-old girl, police say those injured included four men and seven women KMB spokesman says firm will investigate incident and assist with police inquiry A total of 12 people were ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Hong Kong: 6,400 young children already taken first jab since lowering of vaccine age threshold, says health minister
Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau renews calls for parents to vaccinate children amid recent surge in serious cases among those aged six months to three years Social Welfare Department announces plan to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has the land to solve its housing crisis. It just needs the courage to act
Mega projects like the Northern Metropolis and proposals to build on the fringes of country parks and utilise brownfield sites show land can be found The city needs to show boldness and determination ... ( read original story ...)