Hong Kong has formed a Covid-19 “immunity barrier” with millions of people infected and a high inoculation rate, but this protection is short-lived unless more residents receive at least three vaccine ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong student sentenced to 5 years in jail for sending pro-independence messages on Telegram
An engineering student from Hong Kong has been sentenced to five years in jail for advocating the city’s independence from the Chinese Communist Party in his messages sent on instant messaging app ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong eases COVID rules for aircrews, lifts overseas travel alert
HONG KONG, April 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong will shorten mandatory hotel quarantine for passenger flight crews to three days from seven, while cargo crews will be exempt, modest steps at unwinding ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong faces even stricter security laws under John Lee
Hong Kong’s next leader has vowed to enact a controversial security law that would introduce even stricter laws on the territory. John Lee, 64, a former top police officer and security chief, unveiled ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong student jailed for five years under national security law
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court on Friday increased a jail sentence to five years, in line with a China-imposed national security law, for a student who called for independence from China in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to enact local security law
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s only candidate for the upcoming leadership elections pledged Friday to enact a long-shelved local legislation to protect against security threats and vowed to increase the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s next leader vows reboot but no zero-Covid exit timeline
Hong Kong's next leader unveiled a manifesto Friday vowing to restore the business hub to its former glory but would not be drawn on when the city might discard zero-Covid controls that have left it ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election candidate John Lee says in manifesto he wants to focus on ‘reopening border with mainland China, improving international ties’
The city's former No 2 official will unveil his manifesto during a press conference at 11am on Friday at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre. The event, including a 30-minute speech and ... ( read original story ...)
Is the SPAC boom over? Deals in Singapore and Hong Kong appear to be fizzling out
Only one SPAC was launched in Hong Kong in the first quarter which raised $128 million, and three in Singapore that raised a total of $334 million, according to data from Refinitiv. "I would describe ... ( read original story ...)
Clock Is Ticking for Hong Kong Firms as Earnings Deadline Looms
Bloomberg Markets: China Open is the definitive guide to the markets in Hong Kong and on the mainland. David Ingles and Yvonne Man bring you the latest news and analysis to get you ready for the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s top university plans new rule to punish students for ‘bringing disrepute’ to the school – sources
Hong Kong’s top university is proposing a new rule which would authorise disciplinary proceedings against any student accused of bringing the institution into “disrepute, ” according to sources. The ... ( read original story ...)
“Die Another Day” and “Rush Hour 2” actor Kenneth Tsang found dead in COVID quarantine hotel in Hong Kong
Kenneth Tsang was found collapsed on the floor of his hotel room by staff, according to the South China Morning Post and other media. ( read original story ...)
Kenneth Tsang, Hong Kong actor, ‘Rush Hour 2’ star dead at 87
Kenneth Tsang, a veteran Hong Kong actor who has also starred in "Rush Hour 2" and other films, has died at the age of 86. ( read original story ...)
Veteran actor Kenneth Tsang dies in Hong Kong Covid quarantine hotel
Star known for 2002 James Bond film and detective and martial arts movies found collapsed in room ... ( read original story ...)