China has long accused foreign elements of meddling in the city’s affairs, yet a new book sheds light on its own role behind the scenes. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Metropolitan University latest to introduce compulsory national security course on ‘common core values’ of good citizens
Rebranded Open University will stress integrity, fairness, perseverance and innovation in new course all students must complete before graduating. ( read original story ...)
Fear shuts Hong Kong’s largest trade union
HKCTU vice-president Leo Tang said members of the group had received threats to their personal safety, without elaborating ... ( read original story ...)
Are You Ready For A Hong Kong IPO?
This summary outlines key issues for companies preparing to pursue an IPO in Hong Kong, with a particular focus on those features that may be distinctive from the requirements in other IPO markets, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s security bureau stresses criminal liability after anti-China organization decides to disband
A security bureau spokesman made the remarks in response to media enquiries concerning the decision of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions, an anti-China organization, to disband on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong trade union disbands as impact of security law deepens
Hong Kong's largest independent trade union disbanded on Sunday, further stoking concerns over the space for civil society groups as a national security law and the sweeping powers it gives the police ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy labour union votes to disband
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy labour coalition voted to disband Sunday, blaming threats to its leadership's safety as China imposes a sweeping clampdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous city. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong start-up Geb Impact looks to scale up microalgae cultivation as a sustainable source of protein
Geb Impact, backed by the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund, is conducting pilot production of microalgae with its proprietary technology, with plans to ramp up output to one metric tonne per ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong advocacy group calls on city leader to commit ‘extra resources’ to solving housing crisis ahead of policy address
The Society for Community Organisation says stricter rent controls, among other things, are needed to protect residents of subdivided flats. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong-mainland China border reopening requires at least 4 months of talks, government adviser says
Reopening the Hong Kong-mainland China border will require at least four to five months of talks between both sides, a Covid-19 adviser to the city government has said. The estimate was based on Macau ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong youngsters compete in Putonghua speech contest
A Putonghua speech competition for Hong Kong's primary school students was held on Saturday to celebrate the 72nd founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Please check out the video for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM, Hong Kong policy address and Nobel Prizes
Japan will have a new prime minister on Monday, while several central banks in the region are convening this week. China is still on the National Day holiday break through Thursday. For science and ... ( read original story ...)
Busiest summer for Asia IPOs on record
Asia has had its best third quarter on record for initial public offerings, even with Hong Kong turning quiet as many firms put listing plans in the regional powerhouse on hold amid China’s sweeping ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s central bank burnishes green finance credentials
But the Hong Kong Monetary Authority is doing more than just dishing out food containers to its staff. As part of a push to embrace green finance, the HKMA last year launched a joint committee with ... ( read original story ...)