City leader John Lee had urged the public to head to the polls, saying their ballots represented reform and support to the fire victims.
Mainland China’s bank apps the best in Asia, beating Hong Kong and Singapore, study says
Strong competition from non-bank players in mainland market forces banks to improve continuously, consulting firm Sia says Mainland Chinese customers enjoy the best mobile banking apps in Asia, but ...
Hong Kong votes in legislative election after deadly fire
Hong Kong voters are casting ballots Sunday in their second legislative election since a 2021 overhaul eliminated the pro-democracy opposition.
Vietnamese-developed BioWraps wins Top 10 startup award in Hong Kong
The innovative packaging from Vietnam is made from cellulose extracted from orange peels, offering a green, safe, and sustainable alternative to traditional plastics while promoting a circular economy ...
Chan Mou Yin Anselm on how he crafted his box office hit & Hong Kong Oscar entry ‘The Last Dance’ – Contenders International
The Last Dance, Hong Kong's entry for the Best International Oscar race, hasn't only been a hit with local critics. The film has also drummed up unprecedented business at the box office. Released in ...
Hong Kong police arrest man for posts about deadly fire that killed 159
Hong Kong's national security police arrested a man on Saturday in the first publicly confirmed arrest relating to criticism of authorities over a high-rise apartment blaze that killed at least 159 ...
Hong Kong police arrest man for posts about deadly fire
Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested a 71-year-old man for allegedly posting seditious content on social media ...
China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage
Authorities have scrambled to contain public anger over the blaze, in which poor oversight and shoddy materials used in a renovation have been cited as factors.
China’s National Security Office in Hong Kong Summons Foreign Journalists
The authorities accused “some foreign media” of smearing the government’s response to a fire at a high-rise complex, saying: “Do not say you have not been warned.” ...
‘I’m worried’: residents of Hong Kong estates in limbo after renovation suspended
Owners at estates with projects by beleaguered contractor for Wang Fuk Court fear they might need to hire new company and spend even more ...
NTB secures approval to acquire HSBC Sri Lanka’s Retail Banking operations
The acquisition would provide NTB with around 200,000 HSBC Sri Lanka customer accounts, including premium banking clients, retail loans and credit cards. It is expected to be comp ...
Hong Kong finance chief scraps Tokyo visit amid China-Japan row
HONG KONG (Kyodo) -- Hong Kong's No. 3 official has scrapped his visit to Tokyo, initially planned for later this month, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday, amid a continuing diplomatic ...
Migrant caregivers who pulled children from Hong Kong fire are hailed as heroes
The massive blaze at a high-rise housing estate killed at least 159 people, including 10 domestic helpers, highlighting the critical role they play in the Chinese territory.
Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets blamed for fuelling deadly fire
Hong Kong authorities rushed on Thursday to remove all mesh netting on buildings undergoing renovation across the city after the materials were blamed for fanning a blaze last week that has killed at least 159 people.