A funding squeeze is putting the city’s businesses under pressure amid China’s slowdown and weak consumer demand.
Deep Dive: Hong Kong NGO finds more than two-fifths of low-income residents battle food insecurity
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The bravery of Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement must not be forgotten
Ten years ago this week, a sea of yellow umbrellas filled the streets of Hong Kong in what at the time was the largest mass campaign for democracy in the city. In what became known as the
China to Allow Home Buyers to Refinance Mortgages in Latest Easing Move
The move is the latest in a weeklong burst of easing measures aimed at stimulating China’s moribund property market.
Hong Kong mainland visitor numbers unlikely to ‘reach pre-pandemic levels in next 2 years’
The number of mainland Chinese visitors coming to Hong Kong is unlikely to recover to pre-pandemic levels in the next two years despite a rising trend of tour groups and individuals travelling to the ...
Renowned Hong Kong doctor accused of making sexual jokes to nurses cleared of misconduct
Medical Council finds gynaecologist Dr Stephen Suen not guilty of professional misconduct, but notes ‘unbecoming’ culture at clinic.
Chilling Verdict Against Stand News Editors Marks Grim Era for Hong Kong Press Freedom
Former Stand News editors convicted for 'seditious' content amid international outrage. The ruling exemplifies China's tightening control over Hong Kong's press, with human rights groups demanding the ...
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: feeding elderly for free while giving them jobs
Kenneth Choi has turned Gingko House into a flourishing catering business that aims to give older residents ‘sense of purpose and dignity’.
A waterspout was seen in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour for the first time since records began in 1959, so what caused the phenomenon?
A waterspout was seen in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour for the first time since records began in 1959, so what caused the phenomenon?
Hong Kong tycoon Cecil Chao’s shift: From $128M marriage offer to accepting daughter’s same-sex partner
Hong Kong property tycoon Cecil Chao once offered HKD1 billion (US$128 million) to find a husband for his daughter, Gigi Chao, but his efforts were unsuccessful.
Hong Kong start-up flies in the face of food waste using insects to create compost
Social enterprise Japjap aims to use its innovative bio-recycling system to educate people about sustainable waste solutions.
UK, Spain keen to tap Hong Kong’s financial services to grow Asia presence, Paul Chan says
Finance chief Paul Chan says countries’ political and business sectors weighing how to leverage city’s advantages as he returns from Europe.
A new pair of giant pandas gifted by Beijing arrives in Hong Kong
Hong Kong welcomed a new pair of giant pandas gifted by Beijing on Thursday with a lavish ceremony, raising hopes for a boost to the city's tourism. An An and Ke Ke are the third pair of giant pandas ...
Hong Kong to align crypto OTC derivative rules with European standards
Hong Kong regulators will adopt ESMA’s crypto OTC derivatives reporting standards, including Digital Token Identifiers, by 2025.