HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday that her administration was determined to push through an extradition bill that could see individuals sent back to mainland China for trial, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong looks to raise up to $1 billion in green bonds
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong is looking to raise between $500 million and $1 billion in five-year green bonds as the former British colony looks to establish itself as a center for green finance. ... ( read original story ...)
‘Trojan horse’ medical law will lead to flood of underqualified doctors from mainland China, claim Hong Kong lawmakers
A bill put forward by a pro-establishment lawmaker to ease rules to help attract foreign doctors to work in Hong Kong has been branded a “Trojan horse”, that would result in the influx of mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent’s $65 Billion Wipeout Bodes Ill for Hong Kong Stocks
(Bloomberg) -- A quickening tumble in Tencent Holdings Ltd. is likely to aggravate this month’s slump in Hong Kong equities as the trade war intensifies in the tech sector. Tencent has plunged 14 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong widow shows strong character to become Tai Po entrepreneur with a conscience despite family tragedy
The fragrance of steamed rice rolls fills a snack shop in an old neighbourhood of Tai Po, Hong Kong. “They are freshly made to order,” Wong Lee-lee, who runs the joint, said of her signature dishes. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s special status must remain a shield for the city as US-China trade war intensifies, says American Chamber of Commerce chief Tara Joseph
A special arrangement under which the United States treats Hong Kong differently on politics, trade and diplomacy from the rest of China is important for the city and must be preserved despite ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s missed opportunity: As yet more music venues close, pipelines for new talent are sealed
The recent news of the refusal of a new lease to Grappa’s Cellar ... Venue infrastructure issues are of course multi-dimensional. In Hong Kong, given the absence of government-led protection through ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Will Resume Fresh Pork Supply on Monday: RTHK
Hong Kong will resume fresh pork supply on Monday, with about 2,000 live pigs transported to two local abattoirs for auction, Radio Television Hong Kong reported Sunday. The Sheung Shui and Tsuen Wan ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s black market in pangolin scales feeding demand in mainland China, campaigners fear
Photo: Shutterstock Fears have been raised that tonnes of illegally-hoarded pangolin scales in Hong Kong have been smuggled to the mainland after it was revealed the city has issued just one licence ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘smart’ Hong Kong must first figure out how to bridge its digital divide
Hong Kong should aspire to be a smart city. There are many prerequisites for creating a smart city, one of which is a strong digital economy. The odds are good for Hong Kong, if mainland China’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong LGBT community calls on government to follow Taiwan’s lead on legalising same-sex marriage, but equality watchdog rejects move
View photos “It is very encouraging news to us, what has happened in Taiwan today, I hope this can focus minds and rally support here in Hong Kong,” said Jerome Yau, co-founder of Hong Kong Marriage ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, famed architect I.M. Pei’s legacy stands tall through Bank of China Tower
on Thursday morning, had always kept China and Hong Kong close to his heart. Also known as I.M. Pei, the creative maestro, whose most famous work is Paris’ Louvre Pyramid, never lost his Chinese roots ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo meets Hong Kong pro-democracy leader
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Hong Kong pro-democracy leader Martin Lee on Thursday, the State Department said, as Hong Kong activists seek to derail a proposed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Thailand Central Banks Partner up on Digital Currency Initiative
three-note issuing banks in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited. Both projects have had remarkable success and according to the regulators, a joint operation between the ... ( read original story ...)