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But IPAC says it was the war in Syria that has brought support for violent extremism to Hong Kong. "Muslims were interested in the conflict, and jihadi social media had some of the most detailed news," the report says. "They saw fighters as heroes and were ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s largest bicycle-sharing operator Gobee.bike will offer riding credits for cyclists under a new scheme amid a growing problem of haphazard parking in the city. From August 1, Gobee.bike customers can earn 30 minutes of free riding credits when ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Smaller Chinese banks that have listed in Hong Kong in the past year are badly underperforming the rest of the market – and their exposure to China's shadow banking system may be a major reason. The lack of appetite for the initial ... ( read original story ...)

Police picked up another man aged 20 at Hong Kong International Airport. Officers also seized bank documents and cards. Cheung said the four Hongkongers were accused of laundering HK$1.6 million through two bank accounts between June 2015 and February 2017. ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG billionaire Tony Fung is emerging as a potential big winner from the axing of ASF’s $3 billion Spit project which frees up a second casino licence. Major Gold Coast investor Mr Fung and his Aquis Australia was part of a consortium which last ... ( read original story ...)

Mr Li Dianchun, Chief Commercial Officer, Hong Kong Airlines said, “The commencement of our partnership with Fiji Airways is good news for passengers of both airlines. Our passengers now have a new choice to enjoy the white sandy beaches and ... ( read original story ...)

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Japanese artist Shinji Ohmaki sets off 10 million bubbles as a part of his 'Memorial Rebirth' art installation. (Aug. 3) Vox.com 6:42 ( read original story ...)

Big caps rule Hang Seng’s Asia-beating gains on mainland bids Bocom, Fidelity see small equities continuing to underperform Hong Kong stocks may be Asia’s star performers this year, but it hasn’t done much to revive the fortunes of the market’s ... ( read original story ...)

Villagers facing eviction on Thursday over a controversial public housing plan in Hong Kong’s New Territories have threatened to put up a fight that could turn ugly if their requests fall on deaf ears. About 400 residents living in three squatter ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG: Tiny flats are flooding Hong Kong as developers rush to target first-time buyers struggling to get into the world’s priciest market. Inventories of new flats smaller than 431 square feet (40 square meters) rose to about 1,400 at the end of ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong intends to take a leaf out of Singapore’s public sector playbook by setting up a civil service academy similar to the one here, its Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Thursday (Aug 3). Love in the face of Tourette's Schoolmates taunted him. ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG: Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's flagship CK Hutchison on Thursday (Aug 3) saw profits up seven per cent in the first half of 2017, boosted by its European telecoms operations. The billionaire, who turned 89 on Saturday, said he was "cautiously ... ( read original story ...)

Toddlers in Hong Kong younger than the age of one are being given electronic devices as “e-pacifiers”, while the number of children spending long hours on devices is five times higher than three years ago, the Department of Health has found. ( read original story ...)