The national security law in Hong Kong, which took effect on June 30 in 2020 following prolonged social unrest in the previous year, has further consolidated the city's role as an international ... ( read original story ...)
I visited the world’s ‘fanciest’ McDonald’s in Hong Kong. Here are 7 things that surprised me the most.
Located in Asia, the fancy version of the fast-food chain had a sleek design, special menu items, a huge salad bar, free WiFi, and more cool features. ( read original story ...)
History of real pirates who dressed as passengers to hijack and plunder Hong Kong ships in the South China Sea
In this history of real pirates, we look at the ‘passenger ploy’ tactic used in the early 20th century that saw many a steamer sailing the South China Sea violently looted. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Eases Some Testing Requirements for Inbound Travel
Hong Kong will relax some Covid-19 testing requirements for incoming passengers as the city takes small steps toward easing travel restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to relax flight ban on June 1, tighten Covid-19 testing rules for travellers, as city confirms 237 infections
Airlines to be fined HK$20,000, receive warning, if flight suspension mechanism triggered for first time within 10 days should passengers fail to comply with boarding conditions. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong eases some Covid-19 testing requirements for inbound travel
In Hong Kong, while travellers still need a nucleic acid test within 48 hours of the scheduled departure of their flight to the financial hub, they will no longer have to give documentary proof of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong must be prepared for geopolitical risks, finance chief warns, as he hits out at US for interfering in global market
Financial Secretary Paul Chan also lauds national security law for creating safe and stable environment, with companies raising more funds through IPOs. ( read original story ...)
‘NSL strengthened HK’s role as a financial hub’
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday hailed Hong Kong’s national security law, saying it has consolidated the city’s role as an international ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Incoming Leader John Lee To Travel To Beijing; Expected To Meet Xi Jinping
Hong Kong’s incoming leader John Lee is set to travel to Beijing on Saturday to accept letter that officially approved his appointment as city's chief executive ... ( read original story ...)
Start-up founders joining Finnish relocation programme want to grow Hong Kong brand
Tanya Lee Moralez and Dominique Moralez, who founded Tencent-backed Mineo, are relocating to Finland next month for the 90 Day Finn programme The couple are the first residents from China to be chosen ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong investors stung by stock market losses seek refuge in low-risk products, brokers say
Amid increasing market volatility, investors have turned defensive in their investment choices. Some brokerages have launched new products to meet demand for low-risk products. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Omicron crisis: ‘It took just 10 days for everyone to be infected’
Producer: Meiqing Guan ‘It took just 10 days for everyone to be infected’ Video, 00:01:50‘It took just 10 days for everyone to be infected’ Up Next. ‘If I die no-one will know’: Hong Kong’s 'cage men' ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s incoming leader heads to China for official nod
Hong Kong next leader John Lee is set to visit China where he is likely to get the government official approval and meet President Xi Jinping media report ... ( read original story ...)
How Ringo Lam crime thriller Full Alert mixed realistic action on Hong Kong streets with premonition of 1997 handover
Ringo Lam’s 1997 crime thriller Full Alert, starring Lau Ching-wan and Francis Ng, was a comment on the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty, as well as featuring a hyper-realistic car chase. ( read original story ...)