Nancy Ip, president of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, says people doing passion-driven research have to be supported.
Hong Kong health chief considering increased charges for minor problems at hospital A&E departments to cut abuse of health service
Health minister Lo Chung-mau says he wants to move to an ‘increase and reduction’ model, with lower charges for those seriously ill or injured.
Hong Kong police target free speech activists with bounties
Hong Kong authorities have put bounties on the heads of five pro-democracy activists living abroad — offering 1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to their arrest. “It still feels ...
Hong Kong’s smaller developers steal a march on big guns, offer discounts to offload flats before Lunar New Year holiday
The developers of smaller residential projects in Hong Kong are hastening sales by offering discounts before the Lunar New Year holiday, with the aim of increasing their market share before larger ...
Hong Kong immigrants in Taiwan unite to back anti-Beijing party
Immigrants from Hong Kong are organizing for the re-election of Taiwan’s ruling party led by William Lai. Despite high barriers to entry for Hong Kong immigrants, many are united to take a strong ...
Hong Kong Firms Boost Stock Buybacks Amid $3.2 Trillion Selloff
Companies listed in Hong Kong are increasingly turning to share buybacks to prop up their stock prices, a tactic that hasn’t been working amid pessimism over China’s economic outlook.
4 people charged over alleged plot to smuggle hundreds of Australian native reptiles to Hong Kong
Four people have been charged over an alleged plot to smuggle hundreds of Australian native reptiles from Sydney to Hong Kong.
Hong Kongers in Taiwan firmly support the ruling party after watching China erode freedoms at home
HONG KONG (AP) — As Taiwan’s presidential election approaches, many immigrants from Hong Kong, witnesses to the alarming erosion of civil liberties at home, are supporting the ruling Democratic ...
Tightening noose: Hong Kong joins EU, US, South Korea and Singapore in tightening crypto rules, report says
In 2023, 17 jurisdictions including Hong Kong, the EU, South Korea, Singapore, and the US, tightened cryptocurrency regulations, according to a report by TRM Labs.
Hong Kong stocks tick up in early trading
Hong Kong stocks eked out a small gain at the open Tuesday following a strong rally on Wall Street fuelled by a bounce in recently sold tech giants.
How Friday market in Shek Kong, where Hong Kong’s British service wives found discounted delights, is but a memory, like so much else in the city
The Friday market in Shek Kong, Hong Kong, was a favourite of British service wives living in married quarters near the then remote village. Now long gone, it is reduced to mere memory.
Hong Kong police arrest 2 more suspects over 37-second, HK$39 million robbery of watch store last month
Five others already arrested over alleged roles in smash-and-grab robbery of Tsim Sha Tsui store, with HK$39 million worth of timepieces stolen.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s lead counsel will be absent from trial for 2 weeks over ‘personal reasons’, court hears
Robert Pang will take a two-week leave of absence from the 80-day trial for ‘personal reasons’, a barrister representing Jimmy Lai says.
Hong Kong Employees Demand 6% Raise to Work in Office Full Time
Hong Kong workers say they would need a 6% raise to give up hybrid work arrangements, a dilemma that’s expected to prompt more companies to reduce space and dampen office rents, according to a survey.