Hong Kong's status as a financial hub is set to receive a major boost as Beijing moves to expand the Qianhai economic zone in neighbouring Shenzhen by eight times, paving the way for potentially ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Market surges 1%
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 1.01%, or 261.64 points, to 26,163.63. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 0.85%, or 79.44 points, to 9,371.15. ( read original story ...)
Amazon Grapples With Backlash Over Politics and Privilege in Hong Kong-Set Drama Series ‘Expats’
Amazon Studios has denied Hong Kong press reports that Nicole Kidman walked off the production of “Expats” in Hong Kong. Instead, filming is to continue despite ongoing controversy. “Nicole ... ( read original story ...)
103-year-old Hong Kong woman and son, 69, found dead in flat by firefighters
Police say deaths don’t appear to be suspicious and no suggestion pair took their own lives. Emergency services were called after security guard reported bad smell coming from home in Sheung Shui. ( read original story ...)
Nicholas Tse: Hong Kong star renounces Canadian citizenship amid China’s crackdown on celebrity culture
Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse has revealed that he has applied to renounce his Canadian citizenship amid rising concerns of China’s crackdown on celebrity culture. The 41-year-old actor told China ... ( read original story ...)
‘Climate Of Fear’: Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong Media Group Announces Closure; Files Liquidation
Hong Kong government has never indicated which articles published by Apple Daily allegedly violated the National Security Law,” the company said in a filing. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Philharmonic’s uplifting Beethoven 7th Symphony under Jaap van Zweden’s baton gets 2021/22 season under way
Orchestra begins its 2021/22 season with a sublime performance of Beethoven’s violin concerto with concertmaster Jing Wang as soloist, and an uneven but ultimately uplifting rendition of his 7th ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Bank appoints Diana Cesar to lead business
HSBC owned Hang Seng Bank has appointed Diana Cesar, group general manager and chief executive, Hong Kong from HSBC to succeed Louisa Cheang as executive director and chief executive of Hang Seng Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: nearly half of Hong Kong’s convention, events sector could close if travel rules not eased, survey finds
Nearly half of Hong Kong's exhibition and convention sector could face closure by the end of the year if authorities do not ease travel restrictions and roll out more subsidies, an industry survey has ... ( read original story ...)
Directors of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily Publisher Quit, Citing National Security Crackdown
The four remaining directors of a Hong Kong publishing company that recently closed the pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper resigned, saying authorities forced the company into liquidation while ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Next Digital directors resign and call for liquidation, citing ‘climate of fear’ after Apple Daily closure
The media company behind the now-shuttered Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily is shutting down after its entire board resigned, citing "a climate of fear" over the city's controversial national security ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong confirms two new imported cases, expert says city safe from Mu variant for now
Covid-19’s Mu variant, which is potentially more resistant to vaccines, has not yet entered the Hong Kong community, a government coronavirus adviser has said, a success another expert credited to the ... ( read original story ...)
‘A climate of fear’: Hong Kong media company behind shuttered Apple Daily admits defeat
By Michelle Toh, Sasha Chua and Chandler Thornton, CNN Business The media company behind the now-shuttered Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily is shutting down after its entire board resigned, citing “a ... ( read original story ...)
Newly Discovered Napoleon Hat With DNA Previews in Hong Kong
A newly discovered hat with DNA evidence proving it belonged to the legendary European statesman and general Napoleon Bonaparte was previewed by auction house Bonhams in Hong Kong on Monday. Described ... ( read original story ...)