A cut in ferry service because of the pandemic means the animals, a Hong Kong icon, are getting a little peace and quiet in a favored habitat. But the break is temporary and the future not bright. By ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong authorities seize 300 Nvidia CMP mining cards from a fishing boat
On a recent operation, Hong Kong customs confiscated a sizeable amount of goods from a fishing boat, including what seems to be 300 Nvidia CMP 30HX mining cards. It's hard to determine with certainty ... ( read original story ...)
‘Do Not Split’ Director Anders Hammer On Capturing Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Revolt, And China’s Response To Oscar Nod
For his Oscar-nominated short documentary Do Not Split, director Anders Hammer spent a year in Hong Kong’s streets, capturing the drama and chaos as China cracked down on pro-democracy protests. ( read original story ...)
Japan expresses concerns to China on Hong Kong, Uighurs
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday expressed strong concerns to his Chinese counterpart about Chinese incursions into territorial waters, the situation in Hong Kong and the human ... ( read original story ...)
Speed Bumps May Be In The Mix For SPACs, Traditional IPOs
In one example, Chinese FinTech Linklogis, with backing from eCommerce giant Tencent, said that it will seek to raise the equivalent of about $1 billion, through a traditional IPO listing in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 pushes Hong Kong arts groups to embrace technology, with help from HK$20 million fund
Dance workshops give Hongkongers chance to enjoy body movement Cheng’s production, a fusion of Indian and Western dance styles, features 10 professional dancers based in Hong Kong, including Indian ... ( read original story ...)
Dog shelter close to financial collapse, leaving fate of 130 animals unknown as pandemic continues to take its toll
A Hong Kong dog shelter is close to financial collapse as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll. The Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation (SKSFF), in Tai Lam Wu village in Hong Kong’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Expresses Concerns to China About Territorial Waters, Hong Kong, Uighur Situation
Japan Expresses Concerns to China About Territorial Waters, Hong Kong, Uighur Situation China's extensive territorial claims in the East and South China Seas have become a priority issue in an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cabbies to take part in new trial of electric taxis in Lantau, Sai Kung
Hong Kong is reviving a trial of electric taxis as part of moves to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles, environment minister Wong Kam-sing has revealed. An earlier pilot scheme ended in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bar owners in ‘hunger strike’ over virus closures
A group of bar, karaoke and mahjong parlour owners have gone on a symbolic hunger strike in Hong Kong over anti-coronavirus measures that have kept them shuttered for most of the last year. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shoots for 2050 climate goals with measures on energy, electric vehicles and reducing waste
Hong Kong can increase its use of renewable energy while working towards achieving its climate goals by 2050, environment minister Wong Kam-sing has said, but he is not ready to fix hard targets. “It ... ( read original story ...)
Suspension of Singapore Airlines flights to Hong Kong does not affect travel bubble talks: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE: The suspension of Singapore Airlines (SIA) passenger flights to Hong Kong will not affect talks on a travel bubble between both cities, said Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung in Parliament on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new chief convenor role requires no local legislation as power comes from Beijing, Carrie Lam says
Hong Kong’s pro-establishment lawmakers on Thursday clamoured for more details about the newly created role of chief convenor of the powerful Election Committee, with the city’s leader saying the new ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents weigh in on recent electoral system improvement
On March 30, top Chinese lawmakers unanimously approved the draft of the Hong Kong electoral reform plan, with revised measures for electing the chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special ... ( read original story ...)