Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's lawyer clashed with judges on Thursday (Aug 21) over whether the pro-democracy newspaper founder's "armchair punditry" on social media and other platforms breached ...
Hong Kong extends allowance for transitional housing tenants by 2 years
Housing chief says two-year pilot scheme launched in 2023 will be renewed, with allowance increased by about 10 per cent due to higher living cost.
Taiwan’s $235 Billion Pension Avoids Hong Kong Firms for Mandates
One of Taiwan’s largest pension funds has guided outside firms against using Hong Kong-registered entities to manage its money, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring the ...
Lawyer for activist Jimmy Lai defends free speech in landmark Hong Kong trial
A lawyer for Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai argues it’s not wrong to support freedom of expression and human rights.
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai’s lawyer defends basic rights in trial’s final stretch
The lawyer for Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai argued on Wednesday that supporting individual rights is not a crime in the final stretch of a closely watched and years-long national security trial.
Global shares are mixed, while Labubu maker Pop Mart soars 12.5% in Hong Kong
Global shares are mostly lower, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other artificial-intelligence stars ...
Hong Kong Regains IPO Crown as Exchange Operator Posts Record Earnings
The stock-exchange operator said Wednesday that net profit jumped 41% from a year earlier to 4.44 billion Hong Kong dollars, equivalent to US$569.3 million. That beat the HK$4.10 billion consensus ...
Hong Kong exchange’s first-half profit jumps nearly 40% to record
Hong Kong's stock exchange operator said on Wednesday its first half profit rose almost 40% to a record HK$8.52 billion ($1.09 billion), driven by a sharp increase in daily stock trading and a revived ...
Hong Kong court jails man for 4 years for planning bomb attack on police
Judge says Srisanga Hon-wing’s intended attack on officers during 2019 anti-government protests could have had ‘unimaginable’ consequences.
Hong Kong summons UK, Australia envoys after activists granted asylum
Ex-lawmaker Ted Hui and pro-independence activist Tony Chung have received asylum in Australia and UK, respectively.
Hong Kong businessman charged with fraud, wife bailed in water procurement scandal
A 61-year-old Hong Kong businessman has been remanded in custody after being charged with defrauding the government to secure a HK$52.9 million (US$6.8 million) contract for supplying drinking water ...
Ronaldo & Al Nassr’s VIP Treatment by Hong Kong FA Sparks “Shameful” Comments From Female Footballer
Al-Nassr and the Saudi Super Cup have caused controversy in Hong Kong after local teams had their training sessions cancelled to make way for the visiting ...
Saudi Super Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo’s in Hong Kong, but who else is coming?
Hong Kong is this week playing host to the Saudi Super Cup, which is why Cristiano Ronaldo is in town.
Why Is the Saudi Super Cup Played In Hong Kong? Ronaldo & Al Nassr Take Centre Stage
Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Asia ahead of Al Nassr's regular campaign. The Portuguese star has expressed his love for playing in Hong Kong before, and it ...