Implementation of last year’s highly contentious national security law could cost Hong Kong its international luster as a financial hub, experts have told VOA. More than 130 residents, activists, ... ( read original story ...)
Sex education in Hong Kong schools needs a boost
Despite its importance for the healthy development of teenagers, sexuality education does not receive sufficient attention in schools in Hong Kong. According to a survey conducted by Aids Concern in ... ( read original story ...)
1 dead, 4 injured as Hong Kong taxi rams into pedestrian island in Tai Po
One person died and four others were injured in Hong Kong on Sunday when a taxi rammed into a pedestrian island in Tai Po. The crash on Kwong Fu Road took place shortly after 11am, near an area ... ( read original story ...)
Entertainment Weekend: Hong Kong quarantine exemption for Nicole Kidman draws flak
Hong Kong’s granting of a quarantine exemption to Hollywood star Nicole Kidman is drawing criticism from lawmakers as the city tightens entry restrictions for international travelers to control the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong quarantine threatens financial hub status: businesses
European business leaders have warned that Hong Kong’s stringent quarantine measures have left its residents “indefinitely trapped” in the city, threatening its status as an international business ... ( read original story ...)
Group behind Tiananmen vigil in Hong Kong to hold discussion on future ‘in days’
Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China latest organisation to consider disbanding. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bourse to launch MSCI China A-share futures in October
The Hong Kong exchange operator will launch its first derivatives product based on onshore Chinese shares in October. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong takes a hard line on kratom, the ‘herbal heroin’, but banned substance still available, Post check shows
Hong Kong has outlawed kratom, a potentially addictive herbal substance, but checks by the Post have found it is still available in the city. The Post first exposed the presence and potential effect ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong homebuyers snap up Sun Hung Kai’s Wetland Seasons Bay launch as improving economy lifts sentiments
Hong Kong's property buyers returned to the market, defying bearish sentiments in the local stock market to snap up new apartments at the city's wetlands park, as an improving economy and a tapering ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong ‘no longer’ in travel bubble talks with other places, goal to maintain zero infections
Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan says Hongkongers have expectation of government to keep city Covid-19 free, and approach of other places is not compatible with goal of ‘zero infections’. ( read original story ...)
HKEX to launch A-shares futures, filling a gap in cross-border finance and giving Hong Kong the edge over Singapore
HKEX has entered into a new licensing agreement with global index provider MSCI to launch the new futures contract based on the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index. ( read original story ...)
Candidate pulls out of Hong Kong lawyers’ group election over safety fears
A council member of a professional group of solicitors in Hong Kong on Saturday dropped his bid to seek re-election next week, citing fears for his safety and that of his family. Tuesday's elections ... ( read original story ...)
Facial recognition unicorn gallops back to Hong Kong for prospective IPO
Yitu has set its sights on Hong Kong for an IPO, after its attempt to list in Shanghai followed a familiar pattern for Chinese facial recognition providers. ( read original story ...)
Anti-sanctions law for Hong Kong: a look at the lead-up to Beijing’s surprise move to delay legislation, and what’s next
Four-day meeting of country’s top legislative body concluded with no mention of how Hong Kong will adopt anti-sanctions law. ( read original story ...)