Hong Kong will offer free voluntary coronavirus testing for residents, leader Carrie Lam said on Friday, as the global financial hub races to contain a resurgence of the virus over the past month. ( read original story ...)
US Consulate In Hong Kong Calls Collusion Claims ‘Ludicrous’
The US consulate in Hong Kong on Friday said it was "ludicrous" to suggest its diplomats meeting with pro-democracy politicians could breach the city's new national security law, a charge levelled in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Offer Free Virus Testing to Whole City, Says HK01
Hong Kong will offer free virus tests to all residents, reported local media outlet HK01 on Friday, a move that reflects the powerful boost that mainland China has provided to the city’s effort to ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Group Is Said to Pick CICC as Sponsor for its Shanghai IPO
Ant Group, the parent of China’s largest mobile payment company, has picked China International Capital Corp. for its Shanghai initial public offering, adding to the broker’s role as a sponsor for its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s wealthy move gold out of city on security law fears
Hong Kong’s wealthy are moving increasing amounts of their gold out of the financial hub after Beijing imposed a new national security law on the city last month, dealers in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong files court challenge to 2019 poll disqualification
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong filed a court challenge on Friday against his disqualification from district polls, in a move which may have implications for this year's removals of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s MTR to delay new mall opening amid new coronavirus wave, CEO says
Lohas Mall's phase one opening in Hong Kong will be postponed to a "better time" given current movement restrictions during the pandemic, says Mass Transit Railway Corporation CEO Jacob Kam. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Joshua Wong among 24 charged over Tiananmen vigil
At least 24 people in Hong Kong have been charged with taking part in a banned candlelight vigil on 4 June to mark the anniversary of China's 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. Pro-democracy activist Joshua ... ( read original story ...)
Steep discounts for Hong Kong foreclosed homes may portend property price slump
Some Hong Kong foreclosed homes have been recently sold at steep discounts, adding to signs that the world's most expensive housing market could be heading for price declines both this year and next. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bourse May Reclaim Thursday’s Losses
The Hong Kong stock market on Thursday halted the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 640 points or 2.8 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 24,930-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should reform tax code to spur entrepreneurship amid slumps and help city catch up with regional rivals
Hong Kong’s economy contracted for the fourth consecutive quarter in the three months ended June, forcing the local government to dig deep for ideas to stanch the slump, restore confidence and restart ... ( read original story ...)
Li Ka-shing’s Rags-To-Riches Story: How Hong Kong Billionaire Made His Fortune
Forced to find work and help his family who migrated to Hong Kong from Southern China, he labored in a plastic factory at 16 years old. It was where he would learn life lessons that would become ... ( read original story ...)
Seton Hall prof: Students in Hong Kong should consider fleeing | Opinion
They should head to a freer foreign country willing to accept political refugees. If they remain in Hong Kong or any other part of China, they will have to struggle, for many years to come. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists charged over traditional Tiananmen vigil
Joshua Wong and Jimmy Lai among 25 facing court for ‘taking part in unauthorised assembly’ that has been occurring for 30 years ... ( read original story ...)