The new security law will have a chilling effect on civil and political liberties in Hong Kong, especially for the rule of law, press freedom and religious freedom.
ZA Bank launches banking services for stablecoin issuers
In a bid to boost local Web3 adoption, Hong Kong-based ZA Bank has announced that it will offer banking services to issuers of stablecoins. According to its official announcement, the online banking ...
300,000 people expected to flock to Hong Kong’s Pop Culture Festival celebrating impact of kung fu on city
More than 20 programmes planned under theme of ‘Arts and Action’, according to secretary for culture and tourism Kevin Yeung.
Hong Kong Sevens: rising force Ireland say ‘our grit comes from having point to prove’, make hosts rue sliding doors moment
Ireland have capitalised on edging out Hong Kong in 2019 to qualify for the world series, becoming one of the world’s best outfits.
Hong Kong court convicts accountant of rioting at Yuen Long MTR station in 2019, first verdict for person not linked to white-clad mob
Judge Clement Lee says defendant claimed to be acting in self-defence when in fact he teamed up with others to fight white-clad mob.
Hong Kong Stocks: Xiaomi’s Successful EV Launch Sparks Excitement Among Analysts
In Major Hong Kong stocks, Xiaomi Corporation (HK:1810) has been in the news since it successfully marked its entry into the EV market, sparking excitement among analysts. The company began the ...
Hong Kong Sevens: bar operators in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay expect event’s move to Kai Tak next year will hit business hard
Sevens expected to move to new 50,000-seat venue at Kai Tak Sports Park in 2025 after 42 years at Hong Kong Stadium Economist forecasts the annual sporting extravaganza will bring HK$320 million in ...
‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong Sevens gets off to ‘great start’, businesses already concerned over Kai Tak switch
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens roared into action on Friday, with sold-out crowds revelling in home success and splashing out on city stays ...
Police in Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea arrest 272 suspects in joint operation targeting child porn
Twenty-eight people in Singapore were arrested for alleged offences such as distributing child abuse materials and selling obscene materials.
Deliriously beautiful color photos of daily life in Hong Kong
Mikko Takkunen’s first book, “Hong Kong” (Kehrer Verlag, 2024), is a wildly colorful romp through one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Takkunen was stationed in Hong Kong for several years ...
2nd Hong Kong pop culture festival to open on April 6
HONG KONG, April 5 (Xinhua) -- The second Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival will open on Saturday, featuring over 20 activities that takes people on a journey chronicling the development of Hong Kong's ...
Stringent background checks on investors such as Dubai’s Sheikh Ali Al Maktoum could send wrong message about Hong Kong, sources say
Heavy scrutiny of Dubai prince launching US$500 million family office in city could have 'potentially offended' other overseas investors, three senior officials say But source admits only cursory ...
Hong Kong police seize HK$19 million in cocaine that washed up on popular beach
Beachgoer calls police after spotting suspicious packages near the shore and floating near shark prevention net.
Hong Kong customs arrests 2 for allegedly smuggling pedigree pets worth HK$210,000 from mainland China
Two smuggling attempts of six kittens and puppy discovered in city’s restricted border area of Sha Tau Kok on March 24 and 26.