Hong Kong can still attract the who’s who of finance, but its future as an international melting pot of dealmaking and trading is fading.
Deep Dive: How can Hong Kong boost its record-low birth rate?
With HK$20,000 cash handouts and faster access to housing, the government is trying to create a better environment for new parents, but experts are calling for more.
Gay Games in Hong Kong and Guadalajara: what you need to know
The 11th Gay Games officially got underway in Hong Kong on Saturday, kicking off a week of inclusive sporting competition across two continents, with half the events taking place in the Mexican city ...
TEDx talks: 9 women speakers in Hong Kong to share insights on health, wellness, femtech advances and more
TEDxTinHauWomen, on November 14 at Hong Kong’s Xiqu Centre, will include talks on improving health through strength training, building domestic helpers’ courage, and the latest femtech advances.
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan says economic growth for 2023 to fall short of estimates, cites ‘slightly weaker-than-expected’ past 3 quarters
Finance chief also says external factors, such as high interest rates and financial market performance, have constrained strength of rebound in local consumption.
Hong Kong customs finds HK$140 million narcotics stash, including largest fentanyl bust in 3 years, inside shipment from North America
Customs officers find more than 480kg of suspected narcotics, including 3kg of fentanyl, concealed in shipment of air compressors.
Rebuilding Luxury: How One Hong Kong Hotel Built Back Better During A Global Pandemic
The logistics of finding things like food and cleaning supplies during Covid-19 were tough. Imagine redesigning an entire hotel. Here's how one hotelier did just that.
Hong Kong’s role as gateway for mainland Chinese firms eyeing global market to become more important amid eastward shift in world economy: John Lee
Hong Kong’s role as a gateway for mainland Chinese firms to expand globally will become more important as the centre of gravity of the world economy continues to shift eastward, the city’s leader has ...
Hong Kong Leader Criticizes Proposed US Bill to Widen Sanctions
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee condemned a bill proposed by US lawmakers to sanction officials, judges and prosecutors in the city. Introduced in the US Congress, the bipartisan bid by lawmakers ...
Hong Kong asks mainland China to help stem increase in illegal arrivals; steps up land and sea patrols
Post-pandemic relaxations of travel restrictions on South Asian countries by mainland may have fuelled increase in attempts to enter city, sources say.
Hong Kong Mirror accident: previously paralysed dancer can speak, chew and swallow normally, father says
Reverend Derek Li, father of dancer Mo Li, reveals breakthrough, saying his son has regained functions by ‘proactively facilitating the aggressive treatment every day’.
Beijing bishop to make rare visit to Hong Kong amid broader tensions
The Bishop of Beijing will visit Hong Kong later this month, building on a landmark visit to the Chinese capital by his Hong Kong counterpart in April, the Hong Kong Catholic diocese announced on ...
The Hong Kong Activist Who Called Washington’s Bluff
The United States praised Joshua Wong and pledged itself to Hong Kong’s freedom. But when China cracked down, Wong found himself with nowhere to go.
Supporters celebrate opening of Gay Games in Hong Kong, first in Asia, despite lawmakers’ opposition
Scores of athletes celebrated the opening of the Gay Games in Hong Kong despite opposition from anti-LGBTQ lawmakers, marking the first time the international sporting event to be held in Asia.