HONG KONG (AP) — Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year. The territory greeted 2026 without spectacular and colorful explosions in the ...
Hong Kong’s new smoking rules just kicked in. But is everyone sticking to them?
New rules include ban on anyone smoking at designated boarding points for public transport when waiting in queue of two or more people.
Jailed Hong Kong tycoon’s ‘teeth rotting and fingernails falling off’
The daughter of Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy tycoon jailed in Hong Kong, has expressed concerns about her father's deteriorating health in prison, saying that his fingernails "sometimes fall off" and ...
Hong Kong ditches fireworks and welcomes 2026 in the most unique way
The New Year celebrations of Hong Kong are globally famous for their magnificent fireworks. However this year the celebrations were a little different.
‘Be public representatives, not commentators,’ John Lee tells Hong Kong lawmakers
John Lee, first city leader to speak at Legco oath-taking ceremony, urges lawmakers to proactively advise government and provide effective solutions.
Hong Kong rings in 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades
Hong Kong will ring in 2026 without fireworks over Victoria Harbor after a massive fire in November killed at least 161 people.
China and Hong Kong IPO pipelines appear promising in 2026, says EY
EY's Asia Pacific IPO Leader Ringo Choi outlines his outlook for 2026 IPO activity, identifying China and Hong Kong as key listing hubs and noting growing potential in Japan and South Korea. He ...
Hong Kong set to unveil results, disciplinary action after bottled water probe
Financial Services and Treasury Bureau says review of government’s procurement system and related disciplinary investigation is concluded.
Hong Kong home prices rise for sixth month as market sentiment perks up
Private home prices in Hong Kong grew 0.9% month-on-month in November, the sixth month of increase in a row, government data showed on Monday, as interest rate cuts and a vibrant stock market ...
New approach to fast-track Hong Kong industrial park gets thumbs up from firms
New company to speed up work on 23-hectare park under Northern Metropolis project wins praise as ‘one-stop service centre’.
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October
China's net gold imports via Hong Kong in November rose by 101.5% from October, Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department data showed on Monday. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT As the world's leading gold ...
Beijing’s Point Person for Finance in Hong Kong to Leave Post
China’s top financial envoy in Hong Kong is set to leave after just over a year in the role, concluding a tenure closely watched by the sector, according to people familiar with the matter.
Exclusive: VinFast-linked GSM plans Hong Kong IPO at up to $3 billion valuation, sources say
Vietnamese electric-vehicle taxi operator GSM, part of the Vingroup stable of companies, plans to list in Hong Kong in what could be the first IPO in the city by a firm from the Southeast Asian nation ...
Hong Kong authorities distribute 30% of HK$4.1 billion Tai Po fire relief fund
Nearly HK$1.2 billion of fund has been handed out to those affected by deadly blaze, along with more than 45,000 donated items.