Police say alleged money launderers followed instructions from syndicate and created accounts designed to hide money’s origins ...
Cash in on Hong Kong athletes’ star power to help develop sports sector, industry chief urges
Hong Kong Sports Institute’s chief executive also says government subsidies for athletes should not be seen as salaries, amid livelihood concerns.
Capital Region’s Brigid Duffy and Macy Zeilman face off in the Women’s World Lacrosse Championship in Hong Kong
Two capital region athletes are competing against the world and each other at the Women’s World Lacrosse Championship in Hong Kong, China. USA and Germany faced off Friday in the under-20 division tournament.
Could Olympic-inspired Hong Kong dare to fail?
When fencer Vivian Kong Man-wai returned to Hong Kong with an Olympic gold medal, I was struck by one of her comments at the airport. She thanked her parents for allowing her to become an athlete even though they did not agree with her choice. The stories ...
Julien’s First Hong Kong Auction Will Offer Memorabilia From Bruce Lee to Taylor Swift
Prior to the auction on September 28, the public will have the chance to view the various lots during an exhibition open September 14 to 27 in Hong Kong. Then the bidding begins—for Julien’s, the first time the company gets to see the city’s appetite for its offerings.
New Documentary Asks, ‘Who’s Afraid Of Nathan Law?’ Answer: Hong Kong And China
EXCLUSIVE: Pro-democracy activist Nathan Law has got a bounty on his head. Hong Kong authorities, under the thumb of China, consider him a fugitive from justice for helping lead the Umbrella Movement that dared to assert the people’s right to political ...
The Hong Kong connection of Thailand’s new leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Country’s new prime minister, daughter of controversial former leader Thaksin, was married in Hong Kong and last visited in April.
Hong Kong police search for Audi driver who led officers in BMW sedan on high-speed car chase
Officers in a police BMW sedan started the pursuit at around 9am when the black Audi sped through a red light on Kwai Fuk Road in Kwai Chung.
British judge on Hong Kong’s top court, facing criticism, quits media freedom group’s advisory panel
A British judge who was part of a Hong Kong court panel that dismissed an appeal from prominent imprisoned publisher Jimmy Lai and six former pro-democracy lawmakers has quit his position on an advisory board to an international media freedom group.
Sweltering heat in Hong Kong hits outdoor workers, lower-income residents
The “very hot” advisory – issued when the mercury rises above 33 degrees Celsius – has been in place nearly every day this month.
Spanish fashion group adds Hong Kong shop with rent 60% off peak
SPANISH fast-fashion label Mango has rented a 19,000-square-foot store in Hong Kong’s prime retail district Central, sources familiar with the matter said, the latest in a slew of global brands ...
Hong Kong trams can be more dangerous than cars, experts warn
Concerns rise after fatal accident on Thursday; slower braking and the need for longer stopping distances during emergencies are key worries.
Hong Kong sees 52 pct increase in tourist arrivals in Jan-July
HONG KONG - Visitor arrivals to Hong Kong amounted to 3.92 million in July, up 10 percent year-on-year, half of which being overnight stays, showed preliminary data released Thursday by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Panda twins are born in Hong Kong to Ying Ying, the world’s oldest first-time mom
Hong Kong has welcomed the birth of its first locally born giant pandas. The theme park that houses them announced the birth in a statement Thursday, saying their mother has become the world’s oldest ...