HONG KONG (Reuters) - Dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists will be sentenced later this week in a years-long subversion trial that has spotlighted what critics say are erosions to the city's freedoms under a China-imposed national security law.
Mainland Chinese tourists fall down Hong Kong escalator ‘like dominoes’
One elderly member of tour group taken to hospital after accident near exit of East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station.
After long legal battle, Hong Kong’s 47 democrats brace for sentencing
The U.S. has described the trial and its guilty verdicts as "politically motivated," and has demanded that the defendants be released.
Hong Kong’s first private residence for elderly set to welcome retirees who can afford it
Happy Valley’s Ventria Residence offers hotel-like experience with tailored healthcare services in latest project tapping needs of ‘silver economy’.
Storm Man-yi: Hong Kong issues T1 signal on Monday morning
The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the No 1 warning signal as Typhoon Man-yi approaches the city. The forecaster issued the signal at 6.40am on Monday.
Hong Kong independent bookstore event disrupted by people accusing writer of ‘poisoning’ readers
A book launch at an independent bookstore in Hong Kong was disrupted by a group of people who accused the writer of "poisoning" readers.
Investors Eye IPO Access as Hong Kong Stock Link Turns 10
A decade after China opened up its exchanges to a broad swath of international investors through a trading link with Hong Kong, investors are craving deeper access.
‘Mutual access’ enhances Hong Kong’s attractive role on global stage: Paul Chan Mo-po
Sunday marked the 10th anniversary of the mutual access mechanism connecting capital markets in the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Over the past decade, the ...
How a Cantonese opera troupe in Hong Kong is bringing new life to this ancient art
Still, Vong and his troupe, the Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Troupe, are trying to make the art more exciting for young people. Cantonese opera originated in Guangdong province, and it tells a story ...
Daily turnover of southern leg of Hong Kong’s Stock Connect up by 40 times since 2014 launch
Reviewing Stock Connect scheme, which marks its 10th anniversary, finance chief Paul Chan lists listed three areas where programme can be further developed.
Hong Kong eyes Europe’s wealthy with London, Paris, Milan on family office agenda
Hong Kong’s investment promotion agency has launched a charm offensive tour to Europe, with the aim of attracting high-net-worth individuals to set up family offices in the city. A top InvestHK ...
Hong Kong mothers locked out of job market over lack of childcare help, flexible work hours
Survey from Hong Kong’s largest political party finds 90 per cent agree mothers need flexible working hours and more childcare support.
Hong Kong political freedoms in spotlight during bumper trial week
The erosion of political freedoms in Hong Kong will come under the spotlight this week with key developments in two high-profile national security trials.
Hong Kong fishing boat captain missing after ship collides with oil barge off Lamma Island
Hong Kong police are searching for a fishing boat captain who fell into the waters off Lamma Island when his vessel collided with an oil barge. The force said it was notified of the incident at 5.21am ...