The city needs economic diversification, and young Hongkongers can play an active part in its development through sharing the responsibility for change. ( read original story ...)
The exiles and the inmates: The heart-wrenching hand dealt to Hong Kong’s democracy activists
The ground beneath Hong Kong shifted at an astonishing speed this year, courtesy of sweeping security law imposed by Beijing that outlawed opposing China in any form, on any platform, anywhere in the ... ( read original story ...)
An epic year of market events shook China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan’s economies were among the first to suffer from the virus pandemic. They were also home to some of the most dramatic events in global financial markets this year. ( read original story ...)
Five arrested as Hong Kong police connect petrol station robberies, counterfeit bills used to buy getaway car
Hong Kong police have arrested four men and a woman for allegedly robbing a pair of suspected illegal petrol stations of more than half a million dollars as well as using counterfeit banknotes to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: wage subsidies ‘not on agenda’ of government, No 2 official says, citing financial strain
A fresh round of wage subsidies to ease the pressure on residents hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic is "absolutely not on the agenda" of the Hong Kong government, the city's No 2 official has said, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: officials vow more efficient quarantine process, isolation in two days
Hong Kong has stepped up manpower to ensure that those requiring quarantine will be isolated in two days, officials have vowed after reports of delays. Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung Kin-chung said on ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 didn’t stop these 7 new Hong Kong restaurants and menu launches in Wan Chai – try fancy avocado toast by Four Seasons’ Gregoire Michaud or Spanish tapas at 22 Ships
New openings, new menus and new chefs all combine with established favourites to lend an international buzz to Hong Kong's busy Wan Chai district this winter. Here's seven foodie news nuggets you ... ( read original story ...)
An Epic Year of Market Events Shook China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan’s economies were among the first to suffer from the virus pandemic. They were also home to some of the most dramatic events in global financial markets this year. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong adds Canada to ‘very high-risk’ list, ordering travellers to provide negative test before departure
Hong Kong is adding Canada to a list of "very high-risk" places whose travellers must provide a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed to board flights to the territory. The new rule comes into ... ( read original story ...)
Cockroach: Ai Weiwei’s new documentary on last year’s Hong Kong protests
Chris Patten, the outgoing Governor of Hong Kong, made an emotional farewell speech as Britain handed over its prized colony to China. With the Royal Yacht Britannia purring away in the harbour as the ... ( read original story ...)
Rose North, 84: Hong Kong islander who escaped near starvation
When, after 18 days of fierce fighting, the governor of Hong Kong surrendered to the Japanese on December 25, 1941, many of the region’s Chinese Hong Kong residents sought refuge on the mainland. For ... ( read original story ...)
Upstage establishes its branch office in Hong Kong and speeds up its overseas expansion through recruitment of foreign talents
Upstage Hong Kong Branch CEO Lucy Park (left) and Hong Kong Branch CTO Russell Kim.” Upstage establishes its branch in Hong Kong, recruits global ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers bemoan gaps in HK$6.4 billion relief fund as some businesses and employees miss out
Civil aviation industry and training schools among businesses not eligible for this round of government funding. Lawmakers also claim more jobs could be under threat after wage subsidy scheme comes to ... ( read original story ...)
The Changing Status of Hong Kong as a Global Financial Center
In this op-ed, Mark Preen discusses why Hong Kong is attractive when compared to alternative financial centers, due to its access to the Chinese market. ( read original story ...)