Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece the People's Daily on Sunday blasted a Hong Kong court for granting bail to media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, warning that the mainland had "sufficient legal grounds ... ( read original story ...)
After a dreadful year, three wishes for Hong Kong in 2021
In the words of an old Scottish proverb, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". 2020 has been such a dreadful year for so many people, it is tempting to think that only an infinite number of ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Deloitte, Sun Hung Kai Properties among firms offering Greater Bay Area work experience to Hong Kong youth
The scheme is expected to provide 2,000 placements. READ FULL ARTICLE HSBC, the biggest lender in the city, said this month that it would grant up to HK$8 million (US$1.03 million) for scholarships ... ( read original story ...)
How better financial infrastructure can drive bond market development in Hong Kong and the region
Currently, there is no international central securities depository covering Asia. With its links to mainland China and the world, Hong Kong is best equipped to establish a regional settlement ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong faces public scepticism over mainland Chinese jabs
Hong Kong’s preparations for a coronavirus vaccine have become the latest battleground between its government and part of the public sceptical about Beijing’s rising influence in the city. A year ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law: ‘about 30 people overseas’ on the wanted list of police, including self-exiled ex-lawmakers Ted Hui and Baggio Leung
Hong Kong police are searching for about 30 people who are overseas on suspicion of violations under the national security law and they include self-exiled former lawmakers Ted Hui Chi-fung and Sixtus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Covid battle calls for more foot soldiers effectively deployed
It would be premature to draw conclusions about Hong Kong's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, but since almost a year has passed an interim verdict might not be out of place. This would surely be ... ( read original story ...)
No Tweets, No Interviews: Jimmy Lai’s Unusual Bail Conditions
The Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon is freed on bail, but was placed under house arrest and barred from meeting foreign officials and publishing articles. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s malls adapt to fourth wave, tackle bleak Christmas season with dining and shopping offers and promotions
Hong Kong mall operators are not sitting back in the face of the city’s fourth wave of coronavirus infections, and have come out with innovative ways to promote their tenants, particularly restaurants ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: dozen people tied to Covid-19 cluster at public hospital test preliminary-positive, while 59 new cases confirmed
A Covid-19 outbreak at a palliative care ward at a Hong Kong public hospital appears to have expanded dramatically after 12 more patients and now staff tested preliminary-positive for the disease, ... ( read original story ...)
A Summer’s End – Hong Kong 1986 endings explained by the game’s creators
Hong Kong 1986 spoilers follow.If you haven't reached the end of A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986 and want to remain unspoiled, you might want to turn back (or alternatively read this piece featuring ... ( read original story ...)
Why I’m backing the HSBC share price for 2021
I think the HSBC share price offers a very attractive level of income and capital growth potential compared to other blue-chip stocks. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Florist Helps Prisoners Send Christmas Gifts
Samantha burst into tears when she opened the box from florist Elise Ip on Christmas Day. It was a surprise gift from her boyfriend, in custody for joining last year's Hong Kong protests. "She loves ... ( read original story ...)
Record customs hauls, animal cruelty, a horror blaze and a billion-dollar burglary: Hong Kong 2020 crimes and tragedies
While Hong Kong was less turbulent this year with the months-long social unrest that erupted in June 2019 easing amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the city marked 2020 with a surge in overall crimes and a ... ( read original story ...)