Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Sunday brushed off foreign criticism and smearing of the city's financial industry, saying its role as a global financial hub has only become stronger. Lam's comments ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: Hong Kong’s men through to the semis after valiant showing against powerhouses France
Hong Kong’s Max Denmark scores a superb consolation try as France set-up knockout round game against Samoa, with Hong Kong against Ireland in the other tough semi-final. ( read original story ...)
HSBC India banks on Dave
Hitendra Dave is set to take over as the Chief Executive Office of HSBC India, pending approval from the Reserve Bank of India. The 52-year-old banker was appointed interim CEO from June 7. Previously ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to contribute to national financial development in different areas: HKSAR chief executive
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said on Sunday that in the country's financial development, Hong Kong will play a key role in promoting renminbi (RMB) ... ( read original story ...)
We must stand with Hong Kong’s embattled journalists
With newspaper editors following democratically-elected legislators into the dock, freedoms in Hong Kong are being unpicked piece by piece ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seeking closer integration with mainland China, Lam says
Hong Kong's strategy to strengthen the city's global financial hub status is through greater integration with mainland China, now that Beijing has helped restore "stability" in the city, Chief ... ( read original story ...)
In the New Hong Kong, Booksellers Walk a Fine Line
Some independent shops flout the new limits on free expression. Others try to come to terms with them. For readers, they offer a sense of connection in a changed city. ( read original story ...)
How Five Hong Kong Protesters Escaped by Speedboat, Found Freedom in the U.S.
The men barely knew each other before crossing the South China Sea to Taiwan. “We were scared to death,” one said of their journey. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pulls trade office staff over Hong Kong ultimatum
Taiwan said seven employees of its trade office in Hong Kong left the financial hub on Sunday after authorities there demanded they sign a pledge recognising China's sovereignty over the self-ruled ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s largest business chamber urges public to get vaccinated, cites HK$600 billion in losses and warns of further toll on economy amid closed borders
Hong Kong's largest business chamber has urged the public to get vaccinated against Covid-19, citing HK$600 billion (US$77.3 billion) in losses for the city amid the pandemic, and warning of a further ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Apple Daily says only has cash for few weeks after assets frozen
Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily said on Sunday the freezing of its assets in a national security probe had left the newspaper with cash for "only a few weeks" of normal operations and it ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul emerging as Asia art hub at the expense of Hong Kong, where law’s heavy hand is increasingly felt and rents are high
South Korean capital draws international art galleries as some leave Hong Kong, no longer the only place for them to be in Asia. Censorship, high rents, and an unexpected legal hurdle could sway ... ( read original story ...)
The Observer view on China’s human rights abuses in Hong Kong
Western leaders must stand up against Beijing’s assault on democractic freedoms and demand the release of imprisoned journalists ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to ‘Carefully Examine’ Easing Social Distancing Rules
Hong Kong’s government will “carefully examine” if there’s room to relax social distancing measures with current rules set to expire this week. ( read original story ...)