The Housing Authority and Secretary for Justice in Hong Kong had petitioned the Court of Final Appeal to reverse the lower court’s rulings. The top court rejected the government’s appeals, a decision ...
New members of Hong Kong bar operators’ group must attend national security lectures
Chairman of Hong Kong Bar and Club Association announces requirement after completing course under government scheme.
Hong Kong same-sex couples win housing, inheritance rights
Hong Kong's LGBTQ community won a major victory Tuesday as the city's top court affirmed the housing and inheritance rights of same-sex couples, ruling against the government.
Hong Kong sees 13% decline in job change rate as employees prioritise job security
Despite this, Robert Walters Hong Kong has reported positive signs of recovery in the coming year. Approximately 15% of surveyed employers plan to increase their permanent headcount in 2025, while 18% ...
Hong Kong court upholds 3 rulings granting equal housing, inheritance rights to gay couples
The Court of Final Appeal dismisses the government’s appeals seeking to preserve the discriminatory housing policies and intestacy laws.
Firsts Hong Kong
The rare book and map fair Firsts Hong Kong is hitting the Hong Kong Maritime Museum in early December. An incarnation of the China in Print fair that’s now bee ...
Hong Kong a ‘Global Leader’ in Financial Crime, US Lawmakers Say
Hong Kong has become a center for financial crimes as Beijing tightened its grip on the city, US lawmakers said, highlighting the worsening ties between the former British colony and Washington.
US lawmakers say Hong Kong is becoming hub for financial crime
(Reuters) -Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to rethink ties with Hong Kong's banking sector, saying the city has become a top location for ...
Hong Kong’s CLP Power to probe voltage dip after residents left stuck in lifts
CLP Power confirms 132,000-volt power grid connecting Ma On Shan to Sha Tin experienced voltage dip for 0.1 seconds on Monday morning.
U.S. lawmakers say Hong Kong is becoming hub for financial crime, WSJ reports
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to rethink ties with Hong Kong's banking sector, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
PLA Navy interacts with Hong Kong youth in national defense lecture as formation concludes visit
Navy formation comprising the Hainan and the Changsha concluded the visit to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Monday, the troops organized national defense lectures for Hong Kong youth, ...
Hong Kong Is Becoming Hub for Financial Crime, U.S. Lawmakers Say
The U.S. should rethink its close ties with Hong Kong’s banking sector, leaders of an influential House committee say.
Who is Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong billionaire called Warren Buffett of Asia?
Li Ka-shing, often called the “Warren Buffett of Asia,” is a billionaire with a net worth of nearly $30 billion, making him the second wealthiest person in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai back in witness box for fourth day in trial
Defence team expected to further question Lai on articles and tweets he published on his social media account in 2020.