Both the women’s and men’s Hong Kong squads got some good news on Monday as World Rugby announced the path to Japan for the 2020 Summer Olympics. The women will take part in a qualifying tournament in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong launches new extradition laws with mainland China
Hong Kong has introduced to the parliament new extradition laws under which people wanted in mainland China would be sent there for trial, despite protests against the move. The laws, presented to the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Fairs for Houseware, Home Textiles, Gifts in April
Hong Kong's exports of houseware products reached HK$351.1 billion ... In response to the challenges facing Scoop and the media industry we’ve instituted an Ethical Paywall to keep the news freely ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens cauldron inspires Blitzboks veteran Du Preez and rookie Makata
The news about the younger squad travelling to Hong Kong while the senior squad stay behind to prepare for the Commonwealth Games was communicated way ahead of the actual event, and that was something ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Olympics loom large for Hong Kong rugby sevens teams after Japan given free pass
Tokyo appears much closer on the horizon for Hong Kong’s rugby players after World Rugby delivered the good news about the 2020 Olympic Games qualification process. Japan, as hosts, were always going ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Pushes to Change Extradition Law Despite Opposition
with several journalist associations and news outlets rejecting the government’s assurances. The changes “will not only threaten the safety of journalists but also have a chilling effect on freedom of ... ( read original story ...)
Roots Launches Multi-Channel Retail Presence in Hong Kong
Roots operating partner, Branded Lifestyle Group, opens Roots store in Hong Kong and launches a Roots online store on Zalora The new Roots retail space brings together cabin comforts and city ... ( read original story ...)
Over concerns, Hong Kong introduces revised extradition laws
Hong Kong has introduced revised extradition laws before the legislature despite concerns they would allow suspects to be sent to face torture and unfair trials in mainland China. The Fugitive ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong launches new extradition laws despite opposition
DPA news agency reported citing the South China Morning Post. It's clear the assurances given so far by Hong Kong government that political cases won't be pursued are just not believed by reporters, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong aims to solve its housing crisis with an $80-billion artificial island
After a lifetime of working in construction in southeast China, she’d come to glitzy Hong Kong, one of Asia’s top financial centers, for a chance to live with her children and newborn grandchildren. ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC targets Hong Kong start-ups, SMEs with digital ‘Sprint’ account as it embraces technology
As HSBC expands its digital offerings to consumers and business clients, the human touch will remain at the centre of the customer relationship, according to Terence M C Chiu, HSBC’s head of ... ( read original story ...)
Cancer Treatment Firm Plans Hong Kong IPO
Hygeia, a Chinese radiotherapy equipment maker backed by Warburg Pincus, is planning a Hong Kong initial public offering that could raise about $200 million, people with knowledge of the matter said. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong forges ahead with new extradition law despite opposition
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s leaders launched laws on Wednesday to change extradition rules to allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial, standing fast against growing opposition to a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property developer CK Asset eyes Avolon, overseas assets in revenue push
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong property developer CK Asset Holdings is open to bidding for debt-laden HNA Group’s stake in Irish aircraft lessor Avolon Holdings if it were put up for sale and ... ( read original story ...)