Police Commissioner Raymond Siu also reveals counterterrorism hotline has received more than 6,300 messages since launch in June Force will monitor social media for potential threats in lead-up to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Billionaire’s K. Wah Wins Shanghai Real Estate Bid, Sees “Excellent” Opportunity
K. Wah, though a subsidiary, will hold 60% of a joint venture in partnership with two state-owned companies to develop residential and commercial property in an area planned for artificial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s financial services sector pushes for lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions ahead of major industry summit in November
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee vowed to host a 'successful financial summit' in November amid a competing event in Singapore in the same period The city's financial services sector is calling for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks sink to lowest since 2011 as rate increases dent market confidence, heighten recession worries
Hong Kong stocks slumped to the lowest level in almost 11 years on concerns more interest-rate increases by global central banks will crush consumption, damage corporate earnings and push the global ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Central Bank Lifts Base Rate
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised its benchmark rate on Thursday after the rate hike of the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Base ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man arrested for sedition after paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth
The man performed "Glory to Hong Kong," the anthem of pro-democracy protests that permeated Hong Kong in 2019. REUTERS A man who paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with a song on the harmonica ... ( read original story ...)
Funds flock to Southeast Asian startups as China loses sheen
A man passes the city skyline during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore9, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su ... ( read original story ...)
End to Hong Kong Covid hotel quarantine and just 3 days of medical surveillance not enough to boost the economy, business leaders warn
International business groups, industry leaders warn new '0+3' coronavirus restriction will not be enough to lift economy Business leaders say people will be put off if they cannot visit restaurants, ... ( read original story ...)
Traditional Hong Kong restaurants felled by Covid controls
On a corner in Hong Kong’s bustling Yau Ma Tei stood the two-storey Mido Cafe, its blue and yellow window panes, mosaic tiles and ceiling fans creating a moody vibe typical of the city’s old-school ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to scrap COVID-19 hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals from Sep 26
Travellers will be subject to PCR tests on arrival and will be unable to visit restaurants and bars for the first three days after entering Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Trip.com, Cathay Pacific and other travel stocks rally amid market sell-off as Hong Kong eases quarantine rules
Travel-related stocks advanced, bucking losses in the broader local market, after Hong Kong decided to ease its quarantine measures from September 26. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Shares Hit 11-Year Low. Alibaba, Tencent, and JD.com Lead Decline.
Covid restrictions, interest rate hikes, weakness in the Chinese yuan, and the continuing U.S.-China rivalry have contributed to the financial hub's decline this year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to end mandatory hotel quarantines for travelers, but some testing requirements remain
Travelers rushed to book tickets to Hong Kong following the announcement of the policy change taking effect Sept. 26. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Ease Pandemic-era Travel Rules Next Week
Hong Kong will eliminate its mandatory 3-day hotel quarantine and ease testing rules next week, ending one of the last strict pandemic-era travel quarantine measures left in the world. Starting Sept. ( read original story ...)