China's national security law imposed on Hong Kong nearly two years ago has completely changed the territory's political landscape. © Reuters Joshua Wong, a prominent young pro-d ... ( read original story ...)
Kenneth Tsang Dies: Golden Age Hong Kong Film Actor Who Later Entered Hollywood Was 87
Kenneth Tsang, who made his mark in Hong Kong’s golden age of film before coming to the US and scoring roles in several prominent movies, died at age 87 today. He was found after quarantining in a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong publishes CBDC discussion paper
Hong Kong is pushing ahead with its exploration of a retail central bank digital currency, launching a discussion paper on the policy and design aspects of a potential e-HKD. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong mother pleads guilty to fatally strangling, slashing wrists of her 16-year-old daughter
A mother in Hong Kong pleaded guilty before the High Court to manslaughter for drugging, strangling and slashing the wrists of her 16-year-old daughter. Kwok Lin-choi, 54, appeared before Judge Andrew ... ( read original story ...)
Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang, who appeared in ‘A Better Tomorrow’ and ‘Supercop,’ dies at 87
Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang, known in Hollywood for his roles in the blockbuster “Rush Hour” and James Bond franchises, was found dead at the age of 87 in his hotel room on Wednesday. Having just ... ( read original story ...)
Veteran actor Kenneth Tsang dies aged 87 in Hong Kong COVID-19 quarantine hotel
Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang – who starred in several Hollywood films – died while undergoing quarantine for COVID-19 in a hotel in the city. ( read original story ...)
First virtual bank in Hong Kong to offer digital wealth advice
Welab Bank, a virtual bank licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, will launch its Goweath Digital Wealth Advisory for some of its customers. The bank is the first virtual bank in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Prolific Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang dies at 87 while in COVID-19 quarantine
Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang had tested negative for COVID-19 just before he died Wednesday while isolating in a hotel upon returning from Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Huge 15-carat blue diamond sells in Hong Kong auction for $57.5 million
On Wednesday, a blue diamond at a Hong Kong auction house achieved one of the highest prices for any diamond on the open market. The "De Beers Blue" diamond sold for $57.5 million, Sothebys auction ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protest Documentary ‘Blue Island’ Picked up for North America Ahead of HotDocs Debut
New York-headquartered documentary distributor Icarus Films has picked up all North American rights to Hong Kong protest film “Blue Island.” The film plays this week at the HotDocs Documentary ... ( read original story ...)
Kenneth Tsang death: Veteran Hong Kong actor and James Bond star dies aged 86
Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang has died at the age of 86. Known for his five-decade career in the Hong Kong film industry, Tsang is best known to western audiences through his roles in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong takes another step on e-HKD as HKMA seeks feedback on benefits, pitfalls of digital currency
The HKMA first announced a plan to study the potential introduction of a digital form of the Hong Kong dollar in June last year The authority has not yet committed to introducing e-HKD, saying it will ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Invites Views on Retail CBDC
The authority is studying design considerations such as issuance, interoperability with other payment systems, privacy and data protection. ( read original story ...)
HKEX posts biggest quarterly profit drop in five years as IPOs and stock trading dry up amid Hong Kong’s Covid-19 slump
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) reported its biggest decline in quarterly earnings in more than five years, as the city's stock market operator posted an investment loss, while a ... ( read original story ...)