On Wednesday, a blue diamond at a Hong Kong auction house achieved one of the highest prices for any diamond on the open market. The "De Beers Blue" diamond sold for $57.5 million, Sothebys auction ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protest Documentary ‘Blue Island’ Picked up for North America Ahead of HotDocs Debut
New York-headquartered documentary distributor Icarus Films has picked up all North American rights to Hong Kong protest film “Blue Island.” The film plays this week at the HotDocs Documentary ... ( read original story ...)
Kenneth Tsang death: Veteran Hong Kong actor and James Bond star dies aged 86
Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang has died at the age of 86. Known for his five-decade career in the Hong Kong film industry, Tsang is best known to western audiences through his roles in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang dies at age 86, found unconscious in hotel: report
Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang was pronounced dead on Wednesday (27 April) after the 86-year-old was found unconscious at a quarantine hotel in the Chinese city, according to a media report. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange profits plunge amid IPO drought, virus woes
Hong Kong's stock exchange on Wednesday (Apr 27) reported its biggest quarterly drop in profits for six years as tightened Chinese regulations strangled new listings and the city struggled with its ... ( read original story ...)
Australia worried China will bring Hong Kong police techniques to Solomons
Australia's spy chief says Canberra is concerned Chinese police deployed to the Solomon Islands under a new security pact could use "ruthless" techniques previously used to quell anti-government ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Pacific reveals date for return of Hong Kong-Auckland service
Cathay Pacific has announced its return to New Zealand, as Hong Kong prepares to lift its travel ban on non-residents. The airline will restart passenger flights between Auckland and Hong Kong from ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Human Rights Press Awards Canceled; Journalists Association Considers Disbanding
The Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club (HKFCC) has canceled its annual Human Rights Press Awards over fear of violating the National Security Law. HKFCC president Keith Richburg shared the news ... ( read original story ...)
Keeping afloat in Hong Kong’s tech ‘talent tsunami’
The employment environment in Hong Kong’s tech industry is currently undergoing a talent shake-up. With a tech talent supply shortage, the power is in the hands of job seekers rather than ... ( read original story ...)
Reforming Hong Kong: Youth policy
I would never bet against Hong Kong. More precisely, I would never bet against any city that possesses as dynamic, well-groomed, international, and versatile a workforce as Hong Kong’s. And the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong charity posts free YouTube swimming lessons ahead of the city’s pools and beaches reopening
Splash Foundation, whose mission is to introduce people from under-resourced communities to swimming, has launched a series of free lessons on YouTube before the city’s pools and beaches reopen. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong – Profits Tax Alert: Interposing Business Model Held Not Taxable As Profits-Generating Activity.
Interposing Business Model Held Not Taxable As Profits-Generating Activity. Legal News and Analysis - Hong Kong - Tax - ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police officers won Beijing’s trust to lead city after showcasing their qualities during difficult 2019 protests, outgoing deputy chief says
Oscar Kwok, who is retiring after 31 years of service, says officers showcased their qualities during social unrest by restoring order in difficult circumstances Deputy commissioner also rejects ... ( read original story ...)
Compassionate leadership is key for candidates in 41st Student of the Year Awards, says Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO
Students should show how they have helped build a better society, says Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, CEO of Hong Kong Jockey Club, the sponsor of this year’s competition. ( read original story ...)