A 27-year-old airport worker was confirmed on Thursday as the first case in the community probably involving the Delta variant. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s security chief promoted to city’s No. 2 official; police chief to lead security
The changes come a year after Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law and one day after Hong Kong's Apple Daily published its final edition. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong virtual bank launches ‘all-in-one’ numberless debit and credit card
Cardholders can switch their card between credit and debit in the bank's app Customers of Hong Kong-based virtual bank Mox can now apply ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court ruling overturns anti-LGBT housing policy
Married same-sex partners will be allowed to own subsidised housing together in Hong Kong after a landmark High Court ruling on Friday, a major stride for LGBT rights in the financial hub. Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s police chief, security secretary to be promoted-report
Hong Kong's Secretary of Security John Lee and police chief Chris Tang, key figures behind the city's authoritarian turn over the past year, are expected to be promoted "very soon," the South China ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng to raise up to $2 billion from Hong Kong listing
Xpeng will issue 85 million Class A ordinary shares at a price of no more than 180 Hong Kong dollars ($23.19) each for its dual-primary listing. ( read original story ...)
Asian biotech startup Insilico is disrupting the pharmaceutical industry using Artificial Intelligence
HK-based Insilico Medicine recently raised US$ 255m, and is disrupting the pharma industry with its novel use of deep learning and AI. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Chief, Security Secretary to Take on New Roles: Xinhua
Hong Kong Secretary of Security John Lee and police chief Chris Tang will take on new roles as part of a government reshuffle, China's state news agency Xinhua said on Friday. Lee will replace Matthew ... ( read original story ...)
China Tesla rival Xpeng secures approval for Hong Kong IPO
Chinese smart electric car maker reportedly approved to list on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming the latest US-listed Chinese company to list closer to home. ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Expected To Open In The Green On Friday
The Hong Kong stock market has climbed higher in two straight sessions, collecting more than 570 points or 2 percent along the way. ( read original story ...)
Meng loses publication ban request on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court
VANCOUVER - The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed an application for a publication ban from Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou ... ( read original story ...)
China & Hong Kong Take Strides Towards Financial Relationship
China has taken another step towards the integration of the country's financial system with global markets that could see billions of dollars flow into Hong Kong. The Wealth Connect Programme would ... ( read original story ...)
WorldView: Hong Kong’s Apple Daily to close; Deadly conflict in Yemen
New details emerge surrounding the future of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. A battle in Yemen leaves dozens of fighters dead. Pakistan's prime minister is under fire for his comments ... ( read original story ...)
Senators call on Biden to impose sanctions over Hong Kong paper closure
Two leading U.S. senators have called on President Joe Biden to use powers under a bill they authored to impose sanctions on those responsible for forcing the closure of Hong Kong's Apple Daily ... ( read original story ...)