Governing council said allegations made in whistle-blower emails regarding misconduct by vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang were not substantiated.
Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong hits out at US, Canada over travel advisories
Commissioner’s office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong says advisories defame city’s national security laws and tarnish human rights situation in city.
Global talent race: As people flock to Hong Kong’s elite visa scheme, questions emerge on criteria and diversity
The Top Talent Pass Scheme wants to attract the best and brightest “from all over the world”. While tens of thousands of people have come on board, the tally alone doesn’t tell the full story.
Hong Kong Soccer Sevens or Premier League title blockbuster? Clash was unavoidable, FA chief says
HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens includes the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Fulham, but coincides with potential Hong Kong title decider between Lee Man and Kitchee.
Hong Kong construction site blaze mostly put out after burning for 40 hours
Massive blaze at Housing Society site in Tin Shui Wai brought under control, after marathon effort by firefighters who also deployed drones and robotsAt its peak, fire upgraded to No 4 alarm, second-h ...
Controversy in Hong Kong involving a Dubai prince-turned-pop star, highlights due diligence missteps
Hong Kong has been drawn into a messy situation worthy of a K-drama involving a mysterious Dubai Prince, Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum, his USD 500 million investment in the city, and officials’ failure to do due diligence in ascertaining who ...
Hong Kong digital assets exchange warns over viability of city’s new crypto rules
Digital coins remain highly popular in Hong Kong despite links to a series of freewheeling practices in the past. Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX was founded in the city, and Hong Kong was also the location of cryptocurrency group JPEX, which has been accused of committing a HK$1.4bn (US$180mn) fraud.
Will Bitcoin Hit $100K Sooner Than Expected, Thanks To Chinese Asset Managers And Hong Kong’s Major ETF Push?
Despite China’s firm ban on cryptocurrency trading, Hong Kong, closely tied to the mainland, could inadvertently play a pivotal role in Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) ascent to a ...
Hong Kong catches tantalising glimpse of future
Hong Kong International Airport marked its busiest seven days since January 2020, before Covid-19 struck. Hot on the heels of UBS-backed Art Basel, a sellout HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series was ...
‘The old days are no more’: Hong Kong goes quiet as security laws tighten their grip
NGOs and bookshops are closing, media organisations are leaving and democracy activists are on trial ...
Hong Kong detains then deports press freedom group representative
A representative for Reporters Without Borders has been denied entry to Hong Kong, according to the international freedom of information advocacy nonprofit.
Hong Kong detains and deports press freedom group staffer from city
A representative for Reporters Without Borders (RSF) was detained and deported from Hong Kong, the press freedom advocacy group said on Wednesday, describing it as a "new decline" in press freedoms in ...
Hong Kong denies entry to Reporters Without Borders’ representative in latest blow to press freedoms
Reporters Without Borders says its representatives was denied entry into Hong Kong, calling it a “new decline” in the city’s press freedoms.
Hong Kong Detains and Expels Journalism Advocate, Group Says
A representative of Reporters Without Borders was attempting to monitor the national security trial of a media tycoon, Jimmy Lai.