Hong Kong's decision to descend deeper into international coronavirus isolation as rivals reopen is causing consternation among managers at multinationals who see no end to a zero-Covid strategy ... ( read original story ...)
New Chinese law allows censorship of movies playing in Hong Kong
The Beijing-ruled Hong Kong legislature has passed a new film censorship law, according to news reports. The law allows Hong Kong's Chief Secretary to revoke a film's license if it conflicts with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elections: only 15 hopefuls file papers on first day of nominations for Legislative Council poll
Election Committee seats Only 15 applicants filed papers when nominations opened on Saturday for Hong Kong’s first Legislative Council poll under an electoral overhaul ordered by Beijing, less than ... ( read original story ...)
Squid Game costumes all the rage for Hong Kong Halloween revellers in Lan Kwai Fong nightlife hub
Thousands throng streets on night before Halloween, many dressed in elaborate costumes and drawing crowds of photo-takers. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Turning disability into creativity
A group of artists with disabilities is proving that creativity transcends all boundaries. With the support of the Social Welfare Department’s Arts Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong – Gall Advises On Ongoing Restructuring Of Luckin Coffee Inc.
In May 2020, Gall obtained a Mareva and proprietary injunction for the AHG against Luckin Coffee and its associated companies in Hong Kong to prevent the dissipation of assets after discovery of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Passes Bill On Doxxing-Related Provisions – The Passing Of The Personal Data (Privacy) Amendment Bill 2021.
Bill 2021 (“Bill”) has gone through the third reading and has been passed by the Legislative Council on 29 September 2021 with some changes discussed below. For a general overview of the contents of ... ( read original story ...)
Over $70,000 raised for the family of murdered Hong Kong taxi driver
After a 48-year-old taxi driver was stabbed and killed by a passenger on Oct. 12, Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association raised over half a million Hong Kong dollars for his family. Murder ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Tour wants Hong Kong Open to be part of Greg Norman’s new US$200m, 10-tournament series
Asian Tour ends its alliance with the European Tour and hopes Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and the Middle East can host events on the new series, which launches in 2022. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam in ‘pro-child’ push for flexible employment for working mothers in public, private sectors
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she has prioritised a ‘pro-child’ philosophy in social policy since she took the city’s top job in 2017. ( read original story ...)
Blind and visually impaired people train to work in Yau Cafe, Hong Kong’s first shop to offer coffee and massage therapy
It opened in Sai Ying Pun in September. The shop is an initiative launched by the Hong Kong Blind Union and is supported with government funding for start-up social enterprises. When the Blind Union ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist Edward Leung ‘likely to be watched’ after early release from prison, sources say
Jailed for rioting in Mong Kok, prominent independence activist could be monitored by law enforcers including national security agencies, source says ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fake certificates: US university says it has nothing to do with courses run over past two years
University of Southern California files police report over courses attended by at least 50 students, Hong Kong parties claim they were duped. ( read original story ...)
UK PM Dials Chinese President, Raises Concern About ‘erosion Of Democracy’ In Hong Kong
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on a phone call. They discussed several issues, including the climate crisis. ( read original story ...)