After pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019, Beijing cracked down on freedom of speech, and restrictions have continued to tighten.
As consumption worries persist, Hong Kong investors shun mainland Chinese F&B stocks
IPO lapses and sliding share prices underscore how weak consumption is dulling Hong Kong’s appetite for mainland China’s food sector.
Will diversification restore Hong Kong’s IPO title? Think tank maps out plan
City can regain ground by attracting new economy companies and issuers from across Asean, Middle East and Europe, FSDC says.
Hong Kong booksellers reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
Videos and photos from multiple media outlets showed officers wearing vests marked with “Police” seizing boxes from the building housing Have A Nice Stay, a bookshop founded by former journalists. A ...
Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
There have been two other raids on bookshops in Hong Kong in 2026. Two workers were arrested at the Hunter store in June, and a further four were arrested from Book Punch in March ...
Committee hears final arguments in probe of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades
An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades began hearing final arguments Wednesday as the inquiry moves toward ...
Hong Kong watchdog considering tougher stance on underperforming audit practices
The regulator has identified unused capacity among practices that currently audit few or no listed companies, and believes this could help meet rising demand.
Hong Kong fire inquiry enters final arguments as Wang Fuk residents seek answers
Hong Kong's independent fire inquiry has begun final arguments over the Wang Fuk Court blaze. Survivors and families still want accountability as testimony points to deeper safety and contracting ...
Hong Kong steps up to US crypto fund challenge with tokenised fund approval
As the city looks to challenge the US as a global crypto hub, Baillie Gifford says the SFC has approved its blockchain-based tokenised fund.
Innolight Is Said Near Approval for $7 Billion Hong Kong Listing
Zhongji Innolight Co. is poised to get approval from China’s securities regulator for what is likely to be one of Hong Kong’s biggest listings in years, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong to fast-track border crossing upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31.
Hong Kong Book Fair: early birds slam chaotic queues to meet girl band Collar
This was my first time at the book fair, and it has been deeply disappointing,’ one fan says on opening day for city’s annual book fair.
HKSTP’s MEINONG ROBOT wins US 10 000 startup prize
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2026 - MEINONG ROBOT, a company from the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) ecosystem, won the 2nd Runner-Up in the Rocket ...
Newmark Expands Hong Kong Capabilities, Appointing Nick Hinton As Head Of Project Management
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations and other owners ...