A greater focus on illegal gambling operations with ties to triads has been put in motion throughout the region and has already found several big targets. There is likely more to come, as well, as ... ( read original story ...)
China, Hong Kong shares rise as metal and rare earth firms shine
At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite index was up 1.22 per cent at 3,575.66 points. China's blue-chip CSI300 index was up 1.45 per cent. ( read original story ...)
BlackRock’s new Asia-Pacific chief sees Hong Kong retaining its power
Hong Kong will continue to be a pre-eminent financial centre and play a central role in opening up China’s financial system to the rest of the world, despite recent political upheaval, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Confirms No Consular Protection For Dual Nationals
Hong Kongers with dual nationality are not entitled to foreign consular assistance, the city's leader said Tuesday, confirming warnings by western diplomats that authorities have begun strictly ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong business tycoon Jimmy Lai to remain in custody
Hong Kong top court on Tuesday ordered business tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying to stay behind bars on charges of fraud and colluding with foreign forces under Nat ... ( read original story ...)
Pacific Prime Acquires CXA Group’s Brokerages to Become the 3rd Largest Employee Benefits Broker in Singapore and Hong Kong
Global insurance brokerage Pacific Prime has solidified its foothold in Asia Pacific by acquiring the Hong Kong and Singapore brokerage arms of CXA Group, an insurtech company that has exited this ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s status as international financial center remains stable: data
Pedestrians pass by the office of HKEX in Hong Kong. File photo: VCG. As some express concerns about Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's future as an international financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Index fluctuates as oil, casino stocks advance in reflation trade amid PBOC policy assurance
The Hang Seng Index approaches the highest level since January 25 when the gauge settled above 30,000 points. China pledges stability in monetary policy while global reflation trade lifts oil and ... ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong Court Denies Bail for Opposition Publisher Jimmy Lai
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday denied bail for government critic and newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai who is facing charges under a sweeping new national security law. The ruling by the Court of Final ... ( read original story ...)
AP Photos: Year of Ox puts focus on Hong Kong’s wild bovines
Ho and her team of volunteers dedicate most weekends to checking on the cattle that roam the biggest island within the territory of Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu) HONG KONG -- The Chinese Year of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong flower plaque makers breath new life into traditional craft
Provided by Xinhua Flower plaques are big banners made of paper and bamboo erected at happy occasions in Hong Kong The maker says there will always ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong denies bail for opposition publisher Jimmy Lai
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday denied bail for government critic and newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai who is facing charges under a sweeping new national security law. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai to remain in jail as landmark security law case continues
Hong Kong media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai will remain in jail after the city’s highest court sided with authorities to keep him in jail pending further legal arguments, in the first ... ( read original story ...)
UK says Hong Kong authorities no longer recognise dual nationality
The UK has warned Britons in Hong Kong that the territory has stopped recognising dual nationality and it might no longer be able to help citizens who also hold a local passport. “If you have both ... ( read original story ...)