Hong Kong said on Friday that children aged 5 to 11 would be able to receive the paediatric formulation of the BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from Nov. 2, part of broader measures to boost vaccination ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Lawmakers Lash Out at Wall Street ‘Whitewashing’ in Hong Kong
There's mounting criticism of the participation by Wall Street's top brass in a Hong Kong conference designed to cover up human-rights abuses. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protest: 8 jailed for up to 56 months for rioting near Polytechnic University
Defendants include YouTuber with law degree and company manager who has cancer-stricken wife to take care of Judge says he feels 'difficult and reluctant' condemning defendants to incarceration, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Shares Suffer in Wake of China Party Meeting
Investors dump Chinese stocks after President Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power. ( read original story ...)
Protecting Hong Kong protesters will bring disaster, Chinese embassy tells Britain
The Chinese embassy in Britain has issued a warning to the UK that protecting Hong Kong protesters will “bring disaster”. The intervention comes after a Hong Ko ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks fall to new lows since 2009, Bank of Japan holds rates
Hong Kong stocks lead loses as shares in the Asia-Pacific fell following the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong gives priority to Tseun Kwan O Southern Extension
The Hong Kong government is to prioritise the extension of MTR’s Tseung Kwan O Line southwards to TKO Area 137 among major rail projects. ( read original story ...)
‘We wanted to bring a bit of LA to Hong Kong’: art show at K11 Musea, Hot Concrete, features the work of 30 Los Angeles-based artists
We wanted to bring a bit of LA to Hong Kong,’ says the co-organiser of show at K11 Musea, Hot Concrete, that features the work of 30 Los Angeles-based artists. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Hong Kong: top travel agency to shut down permanently as pandemic takes toll on profits, debt levels
Mother company of Hong Thai Travel Services announces agency will begin voluntary winding-up proceedings, citing 'plummeting profitability' and inability to settle debts Travel agency earlier said it ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cardinal, others, return to court; defense presents case Oct. 31
Cardinal Joseph Zen and five other activists returned to court Oct. 26 to face charges of failing to register a legal fund meant to help those involved in anti-government protests. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks fall more than 3%; Bank of Japan keeps rates unchanged
Hong Kong stocks lead loses as shares in the Asia-Pacific fell following the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision. ( read original story ...)
Beijing launches counter-attack after US slams Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction
Beijing hits back after US criticises media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction and ‘deterioration in protection for human rights’. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong preferred platform for offshore renminbi bonds
The Hainan provincial government issued its first offshore renminbi bonds in Hong Kong on Thursday, signaling Hong Kong as the preferred platform for the mainland's provincial and municipal ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong TV show slammed for putting characters in ‘blackface’
One of Hong Kong’s top broadcasters has aired a TV show with characters in blackface, just months after it was accused of racism for putting an actor in brownface. Blackface is considered highly ... ( read original story ...)