Nearly 340 etomidate drug users were reported in Hong Kong in the first half of this year, exceeding the 300 recorded for all of 2024, with the youngest user among the latest batch aged just 11.
Bitcoin Asia kicks off as Hong Kong aims to balance crypto hub goal with risk mitigation
Bitcoin Asia kicked off in Hong Kong on Thursday, as Hong Kong strives to balance its goal of becoming a crypto hub while pushing forward a regulatory regime to mitigate financial risks. In its second ...
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai verdict in the pipeline as closing arguments wrap
As the trial entered its final stages, the three-judge panel — selected from a pool of jurists hand-picked by Hong Kong's leader — often took a dim view of the tycoon's political opinions.
Pui Kiu College (Hong Kong)
The latest news and top stories on Pui Kiu College, a prominent Hong Kong-based non-profit secondary school. Located in Tai Wai, Sha Tin, Pui Kiu College was established in 2005. It is dedicated to nurturing students with an international perspective rooted in Chinese culture,
Final arguments in publisher Jimmy Lai’s national security trial conclude in Hong Kong
The final arguments have concluded in the national security trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai.
Judges retire to consider verdict in trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy firebrand Jimmy Lai
The judges in the trial of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai on Wednesday retired to consider their verdict on three national security charges that could see the 77-year-old pro-democracy firebrand ...
Hong Kong wraps up tycoon Jimmy Lai’s security trial
Closing submissions finished on Thursday in Hong Kong's marathon national security trial of pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai, which has drawn global attention as a crucial test of the rule of law in the ...
Chery Is Said to Near Hong Kong Listing as Billion-Dollar IPOs Return to City
Chery Automobile Co. is planning a Hong Kong initial public offering that may raise about $1.5 billion as early as next month, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to what’s shaping up ...
When 129 people were infected – and 15 people died – from a cholera outbreak in Hong Kong
In 1961, 2 suspected cholera cases led to an extensive vaccination campaign and the confiscation of produce in Hong Kong’s markets.
Hong Kong student given 180 hours of community service for turning back on national anthem
A 19-year-old Hong Kong student has been sentenced to 180 hours of community service for insulting the national anthem by turning his back to the pitch when the song was played at a 2026 Fifa World ...
Hong Kong’s biggest Hungry Ghost Festival celebration to return with claw machines
Event will be held at Moreton Terrace Temporary Playground and feature an interactive theatre show, claw machines to attract younger attendees.
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled in July
China's net gold imports via Hong Kong rose 126.81% in July from June, Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department data showed on Tuesday. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT As the world's leading gold consumer, China ...
Hong Kong fines HSBC over disclosure failures
HSBC has been fined HK$4.2 million (US$537,683) by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failures, the regulators said on Tuesday (Aug 26). The bank failed to properly disclose investment banking ...
HSBC fined $4.2 million by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failure
HSBC has been fined HK$4.2 million ($537,682.59) by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failures, the regulators said on Tuesday. The bank failed to properly disclose investment banking relationships ...