On Friday alone, Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai faces four separate court appearances, a sign of the severity with which authorities are cracking down on dissent in the ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup Trims Global Consumer Banking Profile As Earnings Jump
Citigroup announced on Thursday it will exit 13 international consumer banking markets as it joined other large banks in reporting blowout earnings amid a strengthening US economy. As with other large ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Aron Harilela shares views on HK’s improved electoral system
Aron Harilela, former chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, is the chairman and CEO of Harilela Hotels. His family is originally from India and has been in Hong Kong doing business ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Police Debut the Goose Step as City Marches to Beijing’s Tune
Hong Kong marked National Security Education Day with speeches warning against dissent and a police detail goose-stepping in the locked-knee marching style of the Chinese military. ( read original story ...)
Eastern Long Lions – Lee Man FC
Follow the BOC Life Hong Kong Premier League live Football match between Eastern Long Lions and Lee Man FC with Eurosport. The match starts at 23:00 on 16 April 2021. Who will come out on top in the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC relocates London bosses to Hong Kong in Asia push
LONDON: London-headquartered HSBC bank is relocating four senior executives to Hong Kong as it seeks to extend its business reach across its main ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong widens COVID-19 vaccine scheme to above 16
Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday that the city’s vaccine scheme would be widened to include those aged between 16 to 29 years old for the first time, as they aim to boost lackluster demand for ... ( read original story ...)
Key Chains and Teddy Bears in Riot Gear: Hong Kong Promotes National Security
The government organized a day of citywide activities, from schools to the police academy, to encourage residents to support a recent national security law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Expands Coronavirus Vaccine Eligibility to Residents Aged 16 to 30
With the lowering of the age requirement, another 1.08 million people are eligible, which will cover about 88% of the population. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong kicks off national security education day
Beijing's top representative in Hong Kong warned foreign powers on Thursday not to use the city as a pawn.Luo Huining made the comments at a ceremony to mark an "education day" for the National ... ( read original story ...)
Scoot barred from landing flights from Singapore in Hong Kong for 2 weeks
Singaporean budget airline Scoot will be barred from landing flights from Singapore in Hong Kong from Friday (16 April) to 29 April after two passengers on a flight to the territory were confirmed to ... ( read original story ...)
Li Ruigang Starts Countdown to IPO of CMC Inc. in Hong Kong
Chinese media group CMC Inc. is being readied for a share listing in Hong Kong. As its founder Li Ruigang is one of the best-connected media entrepreneurs in Asia, what exactly goes into that mix ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms Hong Kong at ‘AA-‘; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Hong Kong's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA-' with a Sta ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong celebrates first ‘national security day’ with goose-steps
Policemen goose-stepped on parade while children were required to raise the Chinese flag and sing national anthems today as Hong Kong marked its inaugural “National Security Education Day” following ... ( read original story ...)