More than 7,000 people joined local tours as part of Hong Kong's push to boost its economy, but visitor numbers remained dismal as the coronavirus pandemic continued to impact tourism, the city's top ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police freeze part of fugitive Ted Hui’s bank accounts, as they investigate whether he broke law during HK$3.5 million crowdfunding campaign
Hong Kong police are looking into whether fugitive Ted Hui Chi-fung broke any laws in a multimillion-dollar crowdfunding campaign, the city's police chief said on Sunday, as sources revealed three ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police coronavirus hotline buzzing with calls about suspected yacht parties, 42 warnings issued
It was at around 5.15pm on Wednesday when the Hong Kong marine police hotline rang. The caller reported that a 100-foot luxury yacht with about 10 people on board was leaving the typhoon shelter at ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (OTCMKTS:BHKLY) Short Interest Update
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (OTCMKTS:BHKLY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,500 ... ( read original story ...)
The UK is reportedly granting a record ‘5 passports a minute’ to Hong Kong residents
The UK Passport Office this year has issued a record number of British National (Overseas) passports to residents of Hong Kong, says a report. ( read original story ...)
Nathan Law: ‘No one knows when I can go back to Hong Kong’
Nathan Law began 2020 planning a new run for office in Hong Kong. He has ended it a political exile in Britain, unsure if he will ever be able to return to the city he calls home, or speak to his ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: Covid-19 rule-breakers face HK$5,000 fine, half the amount floated earlier, as 112 new cases confirmed
Hong Kong will raise the penalty for flouting Covid-19 rules on public gatherings, wearing masks and mandatory testing to HK$5,000 (US$645), half the amount previously floated, as 112 new coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Former opposition lawmaker Ted Hui lands in London to begin self-exile, only to find Hong Kong bank accounts frozen
Former opposition lawmaker Ted Hui Chi-fung arrived in Britain at the start of the weekend to start his self-imposed exile, only to find that his Hong Kong bank accounts appeared to have been frozen. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: health chiefs warn of potentially ‘explosive outbreak’ of Covid-19, as 101 new cases confirmed
Hong Kong could face an "explosive outbreak" soon if Covid-19 cases and untraceable infections remained high, a health official warned, as 101 new coronavirus cases were confirmed on Saturday, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: hospital chiefs warn of potentially ‘explosive outbreak’ of Covid-19, as 101 new cases confirmed
Hong Kong could face an "explosive outbreak" soon if Covid-19 cases and untraceable infections remained high, a hospital official warned, as 101 new coronavirus cases were confirmed on Saturday, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong magistrate handling Jimmy Lai’s fraud case receives bomb threat after remanding media tycoon in custody
A Hong Kong magistrate who recently remanded media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying in custody while he awaits trial in a fraud case received a bomb threat soon after the court hearing, prompting a police ... ( read original story ...)
Calls Grow for Police Accountability in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court ruling has strengthened calls to establish an independent mechanism for complaints against the police amid intense outcry at home and abroad over alleged arbitrary arrests and ... ( read original story ...)
Elite Hong Kong civil servants resign, raising questions about morale, ‘top-down culture’ and politics in the workplace
When anti- pandemic measures were eased in October to allow six diners per table in restaurants while still banning public gatherings of more than four, many Hong Kong government policymakers were as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: city to step up crackdown on social-distancing violators as 102 new Covid-19 cases expected
A government official warned of more inspections in Hong Kong's crowded areas on the heels of increased penalties for flouting social-distancing rules, as the city expected 102 new Covid-19 cases on ... ( read original story ...)