Former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai now faces a charge of sedition after prosecutors said Tuesday that his former newspaper published seditious materials that promoted independence for the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Unpacking the white paper on ‘Hong Kong democracy’: why now and what does Beijing hope to achieve setting out the rules the city will play by? Hint: geopolitical rivalry
Analysts say official document and campaign marks part of a strategy to capture what Beijing sees as moral high ground on Hong Kong's democracy Other observers note Beijing lacks systematic or ... ( read original story ...)
The five biggest factors that may influence Hong Kong home prices in the year ahead
Forecasts for price movement next year range from a drop of 2 per cent from Morgan Stanley to a rise of 10 per cent from Centaline Property Agency. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: 3 arsonists jailed for up to 4½ years after fire at MTR station during 2019 social unrest
Hong Kong woman guilty of 3 charges after tossing stanchion at police during protest Delivery worker Tsang Yu-sang, 28, who had placed two bottles of petrol in front of the turnstiles, pleaded guilty ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Make Air Cargo Crew Do 3-Day Hotel Quarantine
Hong Kong will mandate three-day hotel quarantines for air cargo crew, as the Asian city steps up efforts to prevent any local transmission of the contagious omicron Covid-19 variant. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to tighten air crew quarantine rules amid Omicron threat
Hong Kong health authorities said on Tuesday the city would tighten quarantine rules for air cargo crew to tackle the growing threat of the Omicron coronavirus variant. ( read original story ...)
Climate change: CLP Power, Hong Kong businesses find common goal in energy-saving incentives
CLP Power is helping its customers and the government to achieve their long-term sustainability goals, while also incentivised to boost returns to its own shareholders. ( read original story ...)
Interview: HKSAR lawmakers-elect vow to enhance Hong Kong’s sound governance
As the commencement date of Jan. 1, 2022 approaches for the seventh-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), lawmakers-elect have vowed to enhance ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Require Vaccines in Offices, Schools, Cable TV Says
Hong Kong plans to extend its vaccine mandate to schools and workplaces, Cable TV reported, as the Asian financial hub joins others seeking to boost protection against the omicron variant. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to require Covid-19 vaccines in offices, schools: Media
Exemptions would be granted to those with medical conditions supported by valid certificates. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ice hockey under scrutiny by government unit after investigation into use of public funds
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department, part of the Home Affairs Bureau, say it has found a breach of protocol after an investigation into president Mike Kan. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and ex-Apple Daily journalists face additional charge over ‘seditious publications’
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other former staff members of the now-defunct tabloid Apple Daily will face an addition charge over alleged seditious publications as part of ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Aviation Delivers Last Of Eight Airbus A320NEO Aircraft To IndiGo
BOC Aviation Limited ("BOC Aviation") is pleased to announce that it has delivered the last of eight Airbus A320NEO aircraft to InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. ("IndiGo") under a purchase-and-leaseback ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Apple Daily founder and staff face new sedition charge
Hong Kong prosecutors on Tuesday filed a "seditious publications" charge against jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai who already faces charges under a tough national security law that critics say has ... ( read original story ...)