According to the Hong Kong Democracy Council, more than three-quarters are under the age of 30, more than 15% are under the age of 18. At least 179 opponents are in custody; 1,159 are on trial. Yester ... ( read original story ...)
Pru extends Hong Kong adventure with CEO pick
UK-founded insurer Prudential has made another move towards its Asia-focused future by nominating Anil Wadhwani as its new chief executive. The former head of rival Manulife’s operations in the region ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong energy trader struggles for survival as creditors circle
Hong Kong oil and gas trader NewOcean Energy is fighting a new petition to wind up the company as it negotiates with creditors over hundreds of millions of dollars in overdue debt. The company, which ... ( read original story ...)
‘The Guy With the Gun Is Now Running Hong Kong’
John Lee’s elevation reflects the distrust and paranoia that have flourished in Beijing and among Hong Kong’s political elites. ( read original story ...)
‘Daughter of Hong Kong’ Makes Last Stand on Tiananmen Massacre—From a Court Dock
Courtrooms are the main venue left for Hong Kong lawyer Chow Hang-tung to keep alive memories of the events of 1989, as the city erases statues and other memorials. ( read original story ...)
Singapore transport minister: Want a return to normalcy in Hong Kong and China
S. Iswaran, Singapore's minister for transport, outlines the city-state's rebound in the pandemic and what he believes Hong Kong and China must do to grow the region's economy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Legco complex expansion project could be capped at HK$1.56 billion after request for 33 per cent more than estimate, says official
After grilling the official for two hours, Legco's public works subcommittee agreed that the funding request would be passed to the Finance Committee for further discussion next month. Do you have ... ( read original story ...)
Police officer to be suspended for allegedly taking upskirt video of woman in Hong Kong’s financial district
Suspect, 28, accused of taking mobile phone video of woman on Pedder Street footbridge, according to police Online photo shows five plain-clothes officers pinning off-duty constable on ground, with ... ( read original story ...)
Regulatory clarity is key feature of Hong Kong as fintech hub: fintech association
HONG KONG ― Deregulation is often cited as the key to spurring innovation and the growth of markets. But the latest Terra-triggered cryptocurrency crash is shedding light on the importance of having a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man tries to stage car accident with acting so terrible it’s worthy of a Razzie
In a performance worthy of a Razzie, a man was caught on camera spinning and jumping in front of a car on a Hong Kong street in an apparent attempt to stage an accident. ( read original story ...)
Clifford Chance advises Bank of China (Hong Kong) and HSBC on world’s largest retail green bond issuance
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised Bank of China (Hong Kong) and HSBC as joint lead managers on the issuance of Hong Kong SAR Government's inaugural retail green bonds under ... ( read original story ...)
Tiananmen memorial Masses won’t be held in Hong Kong this year amid security law concerns
A Catholic group in Hong Kong will not be holding Masses this year to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, citing concerns that doing so could run afoul of the Beijing-imposed national ... ( read original story ...)
France’s Hong Kong: The leased territory of Guangzhouwan
In late May 1898, the French established a leasehold of Guangzhouwan, an area encompassing some 500 square miles and close to 200,000 people, on the Leizhou Peninsula near the Qiongzhou Strait ... ( read original story ...)
‘Martyrdom is normal’: Hong Kong Catholic cardinal holds mass after court appearance
On a drizzly Tuesday night (May 24) in Hong Kong, hundreds of Catholics packed into church for a mass turned into an act of resolve by its host - the retired cardinal Joseph Zen, fresh from a day i ... ( read original story ...)