A Cantonese language advocacy group in Hong Kong stopped operations after local officials raided the family house of its chairman last week over an essay published three years ago.It’s the latest sign ...
Typhoon Saola: Hong Kong lashed by rain as storm edges closer with Observatory to consider issuing warning signal in next few days
Typhoon Saola centred about 500km southeast of Kaohsiung, Taiwan at 4pm Saola predicted to move at around 12km/h across Luzon Strait and come 800km of Hong Kong in next day or two This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers.
Hong Kong charity concert by lawmakers cancelled after row over lavish banquet for civil servant
Charity concert organised to showcase singing talents of lawmakers called off by organisers Lawmaker Reverend Peter Koon admits controversy over leaving dinner for mid-level civil servant influenced decision to axe concert A Hong Kong charity concert expected to showcase the singing talents of government officials and about a dozen lawmakers has been called off ...
Asia markets rise, led by Hong Kong and China; Japan unemployment higher than expected
Hong Kong and Japan markets are set to extend gains from Monday as Japan's unemployment rate came in higher than expected.
Hong Kong: Cantonese language group shuts down after targeting by national security police
Fears that China’s crackdown on dissidents is expanding into cultural sphere after linguistic group closes over a fictional essay about erosion of liberties ...
Can Hong Kong revive fading bazaars to bring local flavour to nightlife? Industry chiefs turn to famous markets of Bangkok, Taipei for inspiration
If the city wants a new crowd magnet, it's got to be first class, nightlife tycoon Allan Zeman says No lack of suggestions in response to Financial Secretary Paul Chan's plan for more night bazaars It was just after 10pm on a weekday at Hong Kong's well-known Temple Street Night Market,
When Hong Kong’s government tries to silence a song, the world should listen
"Glory to Hong Kong" is, to most of the world, just a song. But to residents of Hong Kong, it is a protest — and to the Chinese Communist Party, it is a threat. U.S. technology companies might soon ...
A Hong Kong language group shuts down after police allege one of its essays breached security laws
A group that promotes the Cantonese language has shut down after Hong Kong authorities said a fictional essay depicting a decline in liberties in the city on the group’s website violated the national ...
Surprise statement from Hong Kong government as Gay Games hits anniversary
Organizers of the forthcoming Hong Kong Gay Games have reacted coolly to an unexpected statement from the city’s government urging them “to observe laws and regulations”. The statement was issued to media outlets on Thursday, a day after GGHK ...
ExclusiveHong Kong ‘to tap financial heavyweights’ for new task force aimed at boosting stock market liquidity
A task force Hong Kong plans to establish to boost turnover of its sluggish stock market will consist of government officials and financial heavyweights, with details revealed possibly as soon as ...
Hong Kong’s New World Harbour Race will have 4,000 competitors and include elite and leisure fields for 2023 edition
Organisers expect this year's expanded event will attract swimmers from around the world Registration for the leisure race opens at 10am on Wednesday and will close on September 18 Organisers have ...
Hong Kong actor Lee Lung Kei, 72, says girlfriend, 36, is not a hostess
The former TVB actor also spoke about the decision to wed at the end of 2023 in an online interview. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong’s men lose first 7s series game since 2019, eye improvement for defence of Asian Games title
Japan beat Hong Kong to Incheon title in first leg of 2023 Asia Rugby Sevens Series, while Andy Vilk starts life as women’s head coach with back-to-back wins before team finishes fourth.
Hong Kong braces for possible Super Typhoon Saola on Wednesday, as Observatory assesses need for warning signal
Weather forecaster says super typhoon will be within 800km of the city on Wednesday, but uncertainty over movements still ‘relatively high’.