Justice minister Paul Lam says government studying whether to add clause to new law that allows Beijing to exercise jurisdiction over cases covered by future legislation.
Hong Kong needs to consider introducing sales tax to plug financing gaps, removing US dollar peg
Keeping an open mind about the goods and services tax would serve Hong Kong better than assuming its people are ‘exceptionally implacable’.
Hong Kong transport chief ‘confident’ some border checkpoints will extend operating hours over Lunar New Year holiday
Hong Kong’s transport chief has expressed confidence that some border checkpoints will extend their operating hours during the Lunar New Year holiday amid ongoing negotiations with counterparts in ...
Halal dim sum? Hong Kong trade fair aims to entice businesses to make city more appealing to Muslims amid ‘very, very low’ tourism standing
Halal Pavilion event will showcase food and consumer goods from around the world, raise awareness Despite Hong Kong's reputation as a culinary haven, there are only 83 halal-certified restaurants ...
AFC Asian Cup: Andersen maintains Hong Kong last-16 ambition, ‘proud’ of players after pushing Iran close
Jorn Andersen said Hong Kong remained in the fight to reach the last 16 of the Asian Cup, after his side harried Iran to distraction during a narrow 1-0 defeat in Al Rayyan on Saturday. And it could ...
Hong Kong eyes ‘more flexible’ path in regulating spot crypto ETFs as US races ahead with approvals
A key difference between Hong Kong's proposed rules for spot crypto ETFs and the US is that the city will allow both cash and in-kind subscriptions The SFC and Hong Kong Monetary Authority's plan to ...
Pay first, sex later? Elderly Hong Kong man among 90 victims who lost HK$4 million in two weeks in ‘compensated dating’ scams
More than 90 Hong Kong men, the oldest aged 70, lost over HK$4 million (US$511,500) in just two weeks after being tricked into paying in advance for sex in “compensated dating” scams. Police last year ...
Match-fixing: anti-corruption unit trains Hong Kong sports officials to combat criminality
Members of 43 of the city’s sporting governing bodies complete training programme under the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
AFC Asian Cup: Hong Kong frighten powerhouse Iran but narrow defeat leaves progress hinging on Palestine encounter
Hong Kong have lost their opening two matches in Qatar despite a pair of competitive, fearless performances ...
Iran through to Asian Cup last 16 with narrow win over Hong Kong
DOHA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Iran booked their place in the Asian Cup last 16 when they beat Hong Kong 1-0 in a Group C game on Friday at the Khalifa International Stadium where Mehdi Ghayedi scored the ...
HK$50 million charity fraud case a ‘misunderstanding’, Hong Kong subsidiary supervisor says
Christian Zheng Sheng College owes parent Christian Zheng Sheng Association HK$40 million, supervisor Chui Hong-sheung says.
Hong Kong YouTuber says he was fired from social work internship at school after ‘teachers petitioned for his dismissal’ over channel’s racy content
Chan Yuk-lun - known as 'Bed Gor' on YouTube - says school told him teachers had demanded he be sacked over YouTube activity But Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon, dismissed claims teachers ...
Chinese Tungsten Miner to Tap CICC for Hong Kong Listing, Sources Say
Tungsten miner Jiaxin International Resources Investment Ltd. has selected China International Capital Corp. to help prepare for a potential initial public offering in Hong Kong that may take place as ...
Silicon Valley’s Finest Startups Set to Ride HKSTP Elevator Pitch Competition 2024 to Asia and the World Stage
Hong Kong's leading incubator HKSTP aims to elevate the best startups across FinTech, PropTech and MobilityTech and fast track their journey to global success. EPiC will connect the HK and US ...