Table of Two Cities is a platform for refugees and asylum seekers to tell their story through online recipes, and by cooking dishes from home at events It's part of an initiative by Grassroots Future, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks plunge 6% as fears about Xi’s third term trump China GDP data
Hong Kong stocks had their worst day since the 2008 global financial crisis, just a day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping secured his iron grip on power at a major political gathering. ( read original story ...)
The first-ever Chase Sapphire Lounge will open at Hong Kong airport on October 25, and with the right credit card you can get in for free
Hong Kong airport's Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club will offer an upscale experience with premium amenities. It's free to enter with a Sapphire Reserve card or Priority Pass membership. ( read original story ...)
Judges cannot impose sentences for serious national security crimes lighter than mandatory minimum, Hong Kong court hears
Prosecutors argue judges cannot reduce sentences for the most egregious national security crimes below mandatory minimum laid out by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Middle Eastern firms and sovereign funds interested in Hong Kong listing opportunities, finance chief Paul Chan says
Hong Kong stock exchange reaching out to Saudi oil giant Aramco, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Minister, on week-long tour of region, says companies and funds seeking to increase Asian exposure ... ( read original story ...)
Lenovo, Tencent (40% owner of Epic Games) shares fall in Hong Kong stock debacle
Hong Kong stocks had their worst day since the 2008 global financial crisis, just a day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping secured his iron grip on power at a major political gathering. Caught up in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks suffer worst single-day rout since 2008 as Xi consolidates power
Hong Kong stocks were on track for their worst single session since the 2008 financial crisis after Chinese leader Xi Jinping tightened his grip on power. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 4, shut down syndicate suspected of stealing motorbikes, selling weapons to triads
Officers arrest two men and two women during raid on Pat Heung warehouse used as 'mini-arsenal and storage facility' Seven airguns, knives and other weapons were seized along with stolen items ... ( read original story ...)
FTSE 100 Live: Sterling higher as Sunak set to become PM, Hong Kong shares slide
Sterling is trading higher against the US dollar amid expectations that Rishi Sunak is poised to become prime minister. The pound, which finished last week at $1.11, stood at around $1.135 in Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese University of Hong Kong ditches new crest a week after outcry from lawmakers over redesign
The Chinese University of Hong Kong has restored its old crest after a redesigned version drew criticism from lawmakers who accused the institution of poor governance. While confirming the move on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks tumble after Xi appointments fan economic fears; yuan weakens
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Hong Kong stocks tumbled on Monday and the yuan weakened against the dollar after the new membership line-up of China's top governing body heightened fears that Xi ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong swimmers take part in Victoria Harbour race
Oddly Enough Hong Kong swimmers take part in Victoria Harbour race. Posted . More than 1,000 swimmers took the plunge on Sunday (October 23) to race across Hong Kong's iconic Vict ... ( read original story ...)
Young Chinese people – tired of Hong Kong – are escaping to find peace on Peng Chau island
Jessie Pang and Tyrone Siu capture the young Hong Kongers who are seeking relief and escape from the pressure of the metropolis on an island that’s just a short ferry ride away from the city ... ( read original story ...)
Members of disbanded Hong Kong group jailed up to 3 years for inciting subversion
Three members of a Hong Kong pro-democracy student group were sentenced on Saturday to up to three years jail for conspiracy to incite subversion, after setting up street booths that allegedly called ... ( read original story ...)