Buyers should be aware of money laundering, sanctions, tax, import and export issues. In particular, money laundering and evasion of sanctions concerns have led to a significant increase in scrutiny of the art market by the authorities in the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union.
US college basketball’s top tier beckons for Hong Kong’s Yannie Chan after move to Iona
Hong Kong starlet Yannie Chan Yan-man said that she wanted to challenge herself at college basketball’s highest level after deciding to switch between US universities last month to join Iona. Leaving Emmanuel College in Boston after three full years,
Explainer: The Path to Equal Protection for Hong Kong’s LGBTQ+ Community Post-2023 CFA Ruling
In September 2023, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) handed down a landmark ruling in the case of Sham Tsz Kit v. Secretary for Justice. By a narrow 3-2 majority, the court decided that
Hong Kong to look further into cargo plane tyre burst that caused hundreds of flight delays
Hong Kong authorities will look into whether more could have been done to mitigate disruptions after a cargo plane tyre burst triggered a long runway closure that delayed 450 flights at the city’s international airport, the chief executive has said.
Miss Hong Kong reportedly dates businessman 31 years her senior
Denice Lam, 30, winner of the Miss Hong Kong 2022 pageant, is reportedly in a relationship with 61-year-old businessman Philip Ma.
Hong Kong says stock market to stay open during typhoons from Sept 23
Hong Kong's stock market will stay open during typhoons and heavy rain effective Sept. 23, a change that will help maintain the global financial hub's competitiveness, city leader John Lee said on ...
Hong Kong stock markets will continue trading during typhoons, starting Sept. 23
Hong Kong chief executive John Lee said over 90% of brokerage firms and securities firms supported the proposal.
Snake spurs evacuation of Hong Kong commuter train
Commuters were evacuated from a Hong Kong train during rush hour Monday morning when a snake measuring more than a foot long was spotted on board.
Hong Kong police arrest 25 for allegedly cashing out HK$5.7 million in MPF funds illegally
Suspects are accused of prematurely claiming amounts from HK$2,000 to HK$600,000, a few with the help of rogue middle men.
Atlas Boeing 747 Disabled On Hong Kong Airport Runway Delays 186 Flights
An Atlas Air Boeing 747-400F, operating a flight from Hong Kong to Anchorage, Alaska, United States, returned to its origin airport on June 17, 2024. However, with a hydraulic issue, the aircraft blew several tires while landing on the runway in Hong Kong, causing flight disruptions at the airport.
In Hong Kong, Beau Architects strips back a tenement house to unveil art gallery Kiang Malingue
Beau Architects transformed 1960s tenement housing to create the striking, concrete-clad art gallery, Kiang Malingue.
Macau to open 80,000-seat outdoor venue as Hong Kong embraces mega events
Macau is set to open a temporary 80,000-seat outdoor performance venue early next year as part of a wider drive to bolster the city’s attractiveness for mega events, while its leader called Hong Kong ...
Hong Kong customs seizes 596 high-end CPUs in cross-border smuggling case
CPUs, which cost more than HK$20,000 each, found in secret compartments in boot of 51-year-old suspect’s Mercedes-Benz at border crossing.
Hong Kong to be mainland China’s showcase for greater use of hydrogen in green energy push
News plans will legalise widespread use of energy source by next year to help city cut carbon emissions, environment minister says.