Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has arrested a man for allegedly disclosing the personal details of three people on social media, marking the second time it has detained a resident for suspected doxxing ... ( read original story ...)
West Urged to Fight Against ‘Dire’ State of Press Freedom in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Watch urges Western countries to defend journalists in former British territory, including by offering them visas and outlets for Cantonese-language programming ... ( read original story ...)
‘Climate of fear’: Hong Kong press club suspends press awards
The Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club is the latest organisation to self-censor under the national security law. ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong Actress Wears Brownface. Cue Outrage and Shrugs.
The TV show “Barrack O’Karma 1968” fueled debate about whether the practice is ever acceptable. Some viewers were outraged. Others simply shrugged. ( read original story ...)
Shortage of accommodation for Hong Kong’s elderly citizens could be solved by government incentives for private developers
The government should consider introducing new incentives to encourage developers to build more elderly-friendly flats within private residential projects. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to start further easing anti-COVID measures in second half of May
Hong Kong plans to start the second phase of easing anti-COVID restrictions in the second half of May. This was announced on Tuesday at a press conference by the head of the executive branch of this ... ( read original story ...)
National security law: 11 Hong Kong opposition figures intend to plead guilty to subversion charges, court judgment reveals
High Court judge calls for better case management to ease ‘long delay’ in proceedings involving politicians and activists prosecuted over their roles in unofficial primary election. ( read original story ...)
Email scammers cheat Germany-based tech company’s Hong Kong branch out of HK$11.36mil
Swindler impersonating a boss from company’s headquarters claimed funds were needed for acquisition purposes in emails sent in March. Director of Hong Kong firm transferred HK$11.36mil into two local ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong woman admits to killing daughter, 16, during severe mental episode in 2019
A Hong Kong housewife has admitted to killing her daughter while experiencing a severe mental episode more than two years ago. Kwok Lin-choi pleaded guilty before the High Court to a count of ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong will stick with plan to further ease social-distancing measures in the second half of May, leader Carrie Lam says
Carrie Lam says the government will push on with relaxing social-distancing measures unless there is a sudden, ‘unlikely’ surge in Covid-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Entry quarantine dampens Hong Kong’s tourism recovery potential
While Hong Kong will permit entry for non-residents from May 1, ending a lengthy 25-month suspension of overseas arrivals since March 25, 2020, travel and tourism professionals in the destination say ... ( read original story ...)
Police subdue, arrest suspected drug trafficker after 2 officers attacked during identity check in Hong Kong
Alleged assault took place after suspect intercepted near a sitting-out area at the junction of Cleverly Street and Burd Street at 12.47am on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Lam Says No Plan to Further Relax Border Controls
Hong Kong’s leader said there were no plans to further relax border controls, as the city continues to chart a cautious approach to Covid-19 despite plunging cases. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland China property companies pull back in Hong Kong
The Two International Finance Center building and other buildings in Hong Kong in 2021. The territory is also suffering from lower demand for premium office space from a wide range of mainland tenants ... ( read original story ...)