Hong Kong, a cosmopolitan metropolis with one of the world's most dynamic economies, brands itself as "Asia's world city". It is demoralising to witness how the poverty rate in this renowned global ... ( read original story ...)
How many smartphones does a cabby need? Hong Kong authorities renew scrutiny of multiple devices on taxi dashboards
Authorities urged to allow only two devices on dashboards, but multitasking cabbies insist they need multiple gadgets to maximise earnings and do not compromise safety. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s bookshops, losing readers and struggling through economic slump, try to read between ‘red lines’ of national security law
As Hong Kong booksellers worry about national security law, popular independent San Po Kong store is latest to close, with owner blaming ‘the state of politics’. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Hackers Target Political Issues, Universities In Taiwan, Hong Kong: Report
According to Microsoft's report, the Chinese cyber activity group targeted important social, economic, and political concerns surrounding Hong Kong and Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
University of Hong Kong orders removal of Tiananmen Massacre statue Pillar of Shame
The now-disbanded organiser of Hong Kongs Tiananmen Massacre vigil has been approached by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to remove the Pillar of Shame, an artwork that pays tribute to victims of ... ( read original story ...)
Security law chills Taiwan national day celebration in Hong Kong
Elderly veterans living in Hong Kong who lost the civil war to China's communist forces have had to tone down their usual celebrations of Taiwan's national day this Sunday, as the city's national ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong welcomes OECD’s announcement of BEPS 2.0 implementation plan
The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Saturday welcomed the Organization for Economic Cooperation and D ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong carrier Greater Bay Airlines granted air operator’s certificate
Hong Kong startup Greater Bay Airlines said on Saturday (Oct 9) it had received an air operator's certificate, a key step in the process toward launching commercial flights.. Read more at straitstimes ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese chip firm Horizon Robotics mulls moving US IPO to Hong Kong
Chinese artificial intelligence chip maker Horizon Robotics is considering moving a US listing plan to Hong Kong as Beijing deepens crackdown on overseas listings, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong will be ‘more competitive’ after tax deal
The SAR government said on Saturday that the SAR would become a more competitive place to do business thanks to a new global tax deal announced by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong raises storm warning as typhoon Lionrock lashes South China Sea
Hong Kong authorities issued its third highest storm signal early Saturday, shutting down transport networks, schools and offices as Tropical Storm Lionrock lashed the northern South China Sea. ( read original story ...)
Fear of arrest in Hong Kong over Taiwan national day
Ng Hong-lim has led celebrations in Hong Kong to mark Taiwan's national day -– but this year he fears doing so could get him arrested. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong University orders removal of Tiananmen Square massacre statue
Pillar of Shame to be taken down amid China-imposed crackdown, with its Danish sculptor ‘shocked’ at plan to ‘desecrate’ memorial ... ( read original story ...)
China Chip Firm Horizon Robotics Eyes Moving U.S. IPO to Hong Kong
Chinese artificial intelligence-chip startup Horizon Robotics Inc. is considering shifting its potential U.S. initial public offering to Hong Kong in the wake of Beijing’s increasing scrutiny of ... ( read original story ...)