Hainan Island Film Festival opens with a solemn tribute to Hong Kong fire victims, setting a reflective tone for its seventh edition.
Hong Kong says netting on buildings that caught fire, killing 151, did not meet code
Donations to victims of a devastating fire in Hong Kong have reached about $115 million after the blaze that began Wednesday claimed at least 146 lives and left thousands homeless ...
Deloitte says Hong Kong primed as treasury hub for China’s go-global push
As Chinese companies diversify into Southeast Asia, Latin America and belt and road markets, many are using Hong Kong as a springboard.
Hong Kong Orders Citywide Scaffolding Nets Removal After Blaze
Hong Kong ordered all buildings undergoing major repair work to immediately remove exterior scaffolding nets, as authorities investigate suspicions of forged safety certifications in connection with the city’s recent deadly blaze.
‘My heart breaks every time I’m called a hero’ – Hong Kong fire survivor
William Li has struggled with the label "hero" since helping his neighbours escape the fire which engulfed the Hong Kong block of flats he had called home since birth. Instead, he is haunted by guilt that he could have saved more people from the blaze at Wang Fuk Court,
JD.com’s $424 Million Spin-Off Is About to Shake Up Hong Kong’s IPO Frenzy
Jingdong Industrials launches blockbuster listing as global investors rush to grab a slice of China's supply-chain tech engine ...
Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest 6 over failed fire alarms
HONG KONG — The death toll of Hong Kong’s high-rise apartment blaze rose to 159 on Wednesday, as authorities arrested six people on suspicion of deactivating some fire alarms during maintenance work ...
A Devastating Fire Has Fueled a National Security Crackdown in Hong Kong
The authorities quickly arrested critics demanding accountability, signaling an expansive use of the security law to silence dissent over nonpolitical tragedies.
HSBC names veteran accountant Brendan Nelson new chairman amid Asia growth push
HSBC Holdings, the biggest lender in Hong Kong and Europe, has appointed veteran accountant Brendan Nelson as group chairman, according to its filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Wednesday.
HSBC names interim chair to role permanently
The move comes a day after CEO Georges Elhedery downplayed the likelihood that 76-year-old KPMG alum Brendan Nelson would serve long-term.
Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze
Investigations continue into a fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which killed at least 159 people.
Hong Kong fire death toll climbs to 159, including a 1-year-old baby
The death toll in Hong Kong's apartment complex fire climbed to 159 on Wednesday, as six people were arrested on suspicion of deactivating some fire alarms during maintenance work at the housing complex, authorities said.
Hong Kong’s Rebound and the Tokenisation Tipping Point: Insights from Dr. Nick Xiao
Hong Kong’s appeal is reasserting itself: Institutional and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) interest is returning to Hong Kong, driven by proximity to China, regulatory receptiveness to innovation, and ...
A 1-year-old was among 159 killed in Hong Kong apartment fires. 30 others remain missing
The death toll from a high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong has risen to 159. Authorities arrested six people on suspicion of deactivating fire alarms during maintenance work.