A Hong Kong court has convicted 14 pro-democracy activists in the city’s biggest national security case under a law imposed by Beijing that has all but wiped out public dissent.
Asia’s top 4 up-and-coming rental markets that may be challenging traditional property hubs
Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta and Manila are leading the recovery in Asia's rental growth in 2024, according to JLL.
Hong Kong Bankers Get Welcome Lift From Convertible Bond Frenzy
When one door closes, another one sometimes opens. For bankers in Hong Kong, where big mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings have largely stalled, convertible bond issues are very much ...
Hong Kong pair jailed for abducting woman outside prison over 500,000 yuan financial dispute
Lau Kwok-kei, Zafar Tai and two teenagers admitted abducting victim in broad daylight outside Stanley Prison on December 17, 2022.
Pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong press on as Beijing seeks to make example of them in court
For decades, Hong Kong’s activists have been fighting for democracy. The Hong Kong court on May 30 convicted 14 pro-democracy activists in the city’s biggest national security case under a law imposed by Beijing that has all but wiped out public dissent.
Benny Tai: From Hong Kong’s Elite Scholar To ‘State Subverter’
Once the Hong Kong government's go-to constitutional law expert, Benny Tai is now regarded by authorities as the "mastermind" who had conspired to commit subversion in the city's largest security case.
Hong Kong stocks extend losing streak as rising US Treasury yields and China property concerns rattle investors
The Hang Seng Index is heading for a third straight day of losses joining a regional stocks sell-off after poor demand at a US Treasury auction boosted bond yields ...
Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted in most significant verdicts since Beijing’s national security crackdown
More than a dozen of Hong Kong’s leading democracy figures were found guilty Thursday on subversion charges, in the largest and most significant verdicts handed down to date in Beijing’s national security crackdown on the once free-wheeling city.
China’s Property, Tech Stocks Are Falling to Bearish Milestones
The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 26% from an April low, while a Bloomberg Intelligence gauge of property stocks in China and Hong Kong rallied 74%. But they’ve retreated since, signaling that the advance ...
Foreign governments and activists criticize Hong Kong security law verdicts. China defends them
Foreign governments expressed concern and activist groups condemned Thursday's convictions of 14 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong.
Airport arrivals in Hong Kong to wait in new rest zones and get snacks, water if public transport suspended in bad weather
More than 500 chairs will be available at departure hall, with each seat prepared with supply kit containing pack of crackers, a bottle of water and a blanket Airport Authority says it will implement new ticketing system if demand and supply of taxis were unbalanced due to bad weather Travellers arriving at Hong Kong airport ...
Squash: Rathika Seelan Enters Hong Kong PSA Challenge Cup Quarterfinals
In Squash, India’s Rathika Seelan has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong PSA Challenge Cup, in Hong Kong, China. The sixth-seeded Indian defeated Ka Huen Leung of the host country, 3-2, with a come-from-behind victory in the women’s singles pre-quarters.
‘Hong Kong 47’ trial: 14 democrats found guilty in landmark subversion case
Security was tight around Hong Kong's High Court on Thursday ahead of verdicts against 16 democrats in a subversion trial critics say could have major repercussions for the opposition democratic movement and the global financial hub's reputation.
Hong Kong-listed SenseTime says generative AI will help the firm turn a profit in 2 years
Chinese AI pioneer SenseTime is aiming for profitability within the next two years as revenue from its generative AI business tripled last year, and is expected to become the firm’s new profit engine.