The Global Mediation Summit, the first international conference hosted by the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) since its inauguration in Hong Kong last October, was held today (May 8) ...
American tourist plunges to her death from 29th floor of Hong Kong hotel
An American tourist has died after plunging from the 29th floor of a Hong Kong boutique hotel on Monday – and seven people on the ground were also injured. The woman, only identified as a 69-year-old, ...
Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China
LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Two men were found guilty in a London court on Thursday of spying on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China, targeting prominent pro-democracy dissidents now based in ...
UK border official and former Hong Kong cop convicted of assisting Chinese spy agency in Britain
A U.K. border official and a former Hong Kong police officer have been convicted of assisting China's spy agency by conducting "shadow" policing operations in Britain.
Hong Kong bourse proposes to revive gold futures as volatility grips market
By Selena Li HONG KONG, May 7 (Reuters) - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is looking to relaunch gold futures, as the city pushes to become an international gold trading and storage hub amid ...
Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong surge 11-fold in 4 years
Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter founder Kent Luk says increase in animals involved in accidents stems from worsening economic situation and urban growth.
Middle Eastern banks tap China growth by beefing up presence in Hong Kong
The UAE's top lender and two other Middle Eastern banks are launching or expanding operations in Hong Kong, as they target better China connectivity and foreign business growth amid uncertainty in ...
Hong Kong reggae and ska festival organiser on bringing ‘voice of freedom’ for 10 years
Hong Kong International Reggae Ska Festival planner Paul Thompson shares why the city jives with Jamaican music and 2026’s ambitious line-up.
American Woman Dies After Falling from 29th-Floor Pool Deck at Indigo Hotel in Hong Kong, Injuring 7 Pedestrians
The woman fell from the hotel’s rooftop pool deck shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, May 4, per local reports ...
Hong Kong sharpens commodities hub ambitions with mediation and yuan push
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po sees “clear room” for more yuan-denominated commodities products as Hong Kong explores mediation role.
LME Sees Hong Kong Sheds Swelling to Hundreds of Thousands Tons
The London Metal Exchange is ready to expand its suite of approved warehouses in Hong Kong after licensing the first last year, according to Chief Executive Officer Matthew Chamberlain.
China banned them first, now Hong Kong wants to shut the door on hidden EV handles
A design trick made famous by Tesla is running out of friendly markets as Hong Kong moves to outlaw electronic-only flush door handles ...
Hong Kong school to seek feedback, review phone ban after student outcry
School says it has noted differing views from students and parents on the new rules, set to take effect in the coming weeks A Hong Kong secondary school facing student backlash over newly tightened ...
New World considers divestment of $2bn hotel portfolio in Hong Kong
New World Development is in discussions to divest its 50% interest in a group of three Hong Kong hotels with a combined value of $2bn, reported Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter. The ...