China has told Britain to "immediately correct its mistakes" after the UK reaffirmed its plan to offer a route to British citizenship to almost three million people living there. The offer was made in ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC’s iconic lion statues back on display after work done to undo damage during Hong Kong protests
Two Hong Kong icons today made their first public appearance in more than nine months after they were damaged during last year’s protests. HSBC’s famous lion sculptures, known as Stephen and Stitt, ... ( read original story ...)
Financial firms pull Hong Kong stocks higher
Hong Kong stocks ended marginally higher on Thursday, aided by gains in heavyweight financial firms. ** At the close of trade, the Hang Seng index was up 31.71 points, or 0.13%, at 24,786.13. The Hang ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong needs tougher laws to tackle wildlife crime say researchers
Hong Kong is thriving as a transnational wildlife smuggling hub because its laws are not strong enough to tackle organised crime running the lucrative trade, researchers said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Cathay pilots union tells Hong Kong-based members not to sign new pay-slashing contracts
After seeking legal advice, Cathay's pilots union has asked its 2,200 Hong Kong-based members not to sign salary-slashing new employment contracts handed out in the wake of massive job cuts, with the ... ( read original story ...)
China Urges Britain to ‘Correct Its Mistakes’ on Hong Kong Visas
The Hong Kong office of China's foreign ministry urges Britain to "immediately correct its mistakes" regarding visa policy for those with British National (Overseas) status, it said on Friday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong citizens’ huge snub to China: 325,000 to move to UK in next five years
UP TO 325,000 Hong Kong citizens could move to Britain over the next five years after the Government said it is "ready to welcome" them amid souring relations with China. ( read original story ...)
Man gets 12.5 years in jail for dousing ex-wife with drain cleaner in Hong Kong mall
HONG KONG, Oct 23 (SCMP): Chow King-man, 71, attacked Cheung Shing-fa, 50, at Kingswood Richly Plaza last year, in what the judge describes as one of the most serious cases of its kindCheung suffered ... ( read original story ...)
Oil giants CNOOC, Sinopec lead Hong Kong stocks higher as Russia’s Putin signals no change to output cut
The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.6 per cent on Friday morning as Donald Trump and Joe Biden locked horns in a TV debate, with oil companies leading the gains. ( read original story ...)
Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong and watch Greater Bay area prosper
I am writing to respond to the article "Study and work on mainland, Xi urges Hong Kong youths" (October 15). Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen are among the 11 cities under the Greater Bay Area project. ( read original story ...)
China, Hong Kong stocks rise on strong quarterly earnings, financials boost
China and Hong Kong stocks firmed on Friday morning, helped by gains in heavyweight financial firms and strong quarterly earnings so far. ** At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite index was up 0. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks start out flat as Trump, Biden lock horns and ahead of China’s fifth plenum
Hong Kong stocks started out flat on Friday as the final presidential debate got under way in the US and ahead of a major political event in China where policymakers will decide China’s economic ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese online travel startup Vntrip adds US$7m in series B round
It specializes in domestic travel, which has seen a significant rebound as a result of Vietnam’s effective handling of Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fast-fashion heiress goes green, urges shoppers to buy less
Veronica Chou sold the family stake in the fashion business and started her own eco-friendly label.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)