Hong Kong officials say they will open an investigation into the concert accident where a giant video screen fell down onto the stage and injured two dancers. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong must brace for geopolitical ‘worst-case scenario’, finance chief warns, with over 150 Chinese firms at risk of US delisting
More than 150 Chinese companies are now on a provisional line-up of firms to be removed from American exchanges under a 2020 law Paul Chan says certain geopolitical factors are difficult to predict ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Rugby Sevens to be held in Nov after 3-year COVID break
Hong Kong's popular international Rugby Sevens event will take place in November, the city's Rugby Union said on Saturday, the first time in more than three years after the event was postponed due to ... ( read original story ...)
Mirror concert mishap caused by snapped metal cord, Hong Kong officials reveal after giant screen crashes onto dancers on stage
One of two metal cords suspending a massive screen had snapped at the concert of popular Hong Kong boy band Mirror, causing the structure to crash onto the stage below and hit two dancers in a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong buyers flock to Novo Land in Tuen Mun in pre-emptive move ahead of city’s first prime rate increase in four years
Buyers on Saturday snatched up 78 per cent of the 336 units on offer at Sun Hung Kai's Novo Land development in Tuen Mun Demand was fuelled by steep discounts offered by the developer and speculation ... ( read original story ...)
HKMA buys HK$1.92 billion from market as currency hits weak side of trading band
Hong Kong's de-facto central bank bought HK$1.923 billion ($245 million) from the market in New York trading hours to stop the local currency weakening and breaking its peg to the U.S. dollar.The Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to explore ‘all options’ on land supply, including use of green belts, John Lee says as environment minister points to development-conservation balance
Government to focus on different land supply options before considering developing fringes of country parks, says chief executive Conservation is about more than just designating land for protection, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong weighs cutting Covid-19 hotel quarantine to five days or less
During the two-day home isolation period that follows, visitors will be required to use a yellow health code. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
One Dancer Still Critical After Hong Kong Concert Incident
One of the two dancers injured by a falling LED screen at a Mirror concert in Hong Kong has been discharged from hospital. The other remains in a critical condition. Hong Kong authorities are now ... ( read original story ...)
Old Hong Kong bakeries are dying, go while you still can – buy an egg tart or pineapple bun before they all disappear
Happy Cake Shop in Hong Kong's Wan Chai district is closing after 45 years in business - it's the latest 'mom and pop' shop in the city to shut The city will soon run out of independent shops, small ... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong’s ethnic minority children master Chinese? It’s an uphill struggle, say students, teachers
Students say lessons are at such a basic level, they have neither confidence nor ability to aim higher Hard to teach such a wide mix of students, say teachers, calling for clearer direction, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief says property market remains resilient
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Thursday the property market remains resilient although sentiment will be dented by increased mortgage payments amid higher interest rates. ( read original story ...)
What next for Mirror? Before tragedy struck, Hong Kong boy band’s soaring success was a bright spot amid pandemic gloom
It led to talk about a “Mirror effect” on Hong Kong’s gloomy economy, with spillover benefits for composers, dancers, TV dramas and films. Then came Thursday’s horrific incident during the band’s ... ( read original story ...)
Harrowing video shows a large screen crushing performers during Hong Kong boy band Mirror’s show. Fans had warned that the set seemed unstable.
In an online petition signed by thousands, Mirror's fans said the production looked unsafe and predicted that someone could get injured. ( read original story ...)