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.
Dubai-based company Colife has launched in Hong Kong
From the start Colife has been revolutionizing the rental market, providing seamless solutions for purchasing, managing, and renting properties in Dubai ...
Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted as mass national security trial concludes 1,240 days after their arrest
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.
Shipping Hong Kong’s waste to mainland China is not the answer, authorities stress amid concerns over collaborative plan
City government stresses importance of collaboration with Greater Bay Area, after minister calls for integrated waste handling prompts concerns of rubbish importing Collaboration proposal might go against mainland China's ban on taking in waste paper,
Concern for Australian activist sentenced in Hong Kong
An Australian is among 14 pro-democracy activists convicted by a Hong Kong court on national security charges, following a landmark subversion trial.
Hong Kong Convicts 14 Pro-Democracy Figures in Case That Transformed City’s Politics
Opposition activists guilty over plan to win election, block government agenda. Their defenders called it standard politics.
Hong Kong employee tricked into paying out HK$4 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’ of UK multinational firm
Employee received WhatsApp message on May 20 from scammer impersonating firm’s chief financial officer, who requested video call with her, insider reveals.
Morgan Stanley Taps HSBC, UBS for Private Wealth Hires in HK
Morgan Stanley is beefing up its private wealth management business in Asia with two Hong Kong-based senior hires from rival banks.