The British banker, who was on Tuesday found guilty of killing two prostitutes at his Hong Kong flat, had 'eight girls at one time' in the Prime Minister's Suite at the Angeles Beach Club Hotel in Angeles City, The Sun on Sunday reports. One of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents, mainland people have similarities – and also big differences
While Hong Kong is undeniably part of China, arguments differentiating Hong Kong Chinese from mainland Chinese have intensified in recent years. Dr Chung Kim-wah, a social scientist at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, said both Hongkongers’ and ... ( read original story ...)
Investors dodge China's whack-a-mole outflow curbs
With finance channels closing, fake trade invoicing has grown - as demonstrated by a growing gap between figures for Chinese imports from Hong Kong and Hong Kong's exports to China, which ought to be equal and opposite. In essence, Chinese importers ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong woman latest victim of online love scam after losing HK$880,000 to ‘British lover’
Hong Kong woman scammed out of HK$1.4 million by Nigerian ‘lover’ The manager of a local trading company, also a Kwun Tong resident, came to know that scammer through a dating app in March. Her “lover” also told of financial problems and requested ... ( read original story ...)
Hidden Agenda’s relaunch sparks hope for Hong Kong’s underground indie clubs
The organisers of revived indie club Hidden Agenda say they are “cautiously optimistic” about the future of the underground music scene in Hong Kong as they prepare to relaunch at a new venue. The music showcase was forced to move out of its former ... ( read original story ...)
Financial Shares May Boost Hang Seng Index
The Hong Kong stock market headed higher again on Thursday, one session after it had snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had spiked almost 260 points or 1.2 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 22,840-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
A PoW's diary: father's wartime words reveal details family never knew
and his brother, Noble, had sailed into Hong Kong in November 1941 as part of the Royal Rifles ... I was glad to hear that news. On parade at 4:30, embarked sunrise. Don't get much to eat often -- just an occasional small ration of rice with a bit of ... ( read original story ...