HONG KONG—Elizabeth Tang flew home to visit her husband in Stanley Prison, where he is awaiting trial on national security charges. As the 65-year-old labor activist left the Hong Kong maximum ...
John Lee touts experience, global connectivity of Hong Kong’s professionals during 3-day Hainan visit
Chief Executive John Lee meets Hainan province governor Feng Fei during visit to island centred on Boao Forum for Asia.
Hong Kong fund plans to raise $100 million for crypto investment
ProDigital Future has finished its half-year fundraising period with about $30 million in its pockets, though it plans to total this sum up to $100 million by the end of 2023.
Hong Kong’s reopening boosts optimism in wealth management
Amy Lo has just returned from a business trip to the Chinese commercial hub of Shenzhen and is full of optimism. The Hong Kong-based private banker has enjoyed her first outing to mainland China in three years, after tough Covid-19 restrictions left the ...
Asia markets headed for mixed open with Hong Kong set to extend gains
This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets. Asia-Pacific markets are set for a mixed open on Thursday with Hong Kong looking to extend its gains. The Hang Seng index futures are standing ...
Phillips Plans to ‘Shake Up the Sale Calendar’ With More Auctions in Hong Kong
This year’s Art Basel Hong Kong, the first to welcome international visitors without strict travel restrictions since the pandemic, also marked the much-anticipated opening of auction house Phillips’ ...
Hong Kong: the national security trial of Jimmy Lai, a symbol of press freedom, will begin in six months
On 25 September 2023, six months from now, British national Jimmy Lai, a symbol of press freedom in Hong Kong, will be tried under national security charges for which he faces a life sentence. Lai, ...
Hong Kong art market hits pre-pandemic highs despite curbs
As thousands of visitors streamed through a Hong Kong exhibition hall and deals were struck for works by Picasso and Yayoi Kusama, art collectors celebrated the Asian financial hub's return to its ...
Alibaba shares soar 15% in Hong Kong on news of major overhaul
Hong Kong-listed shares of Alibaba climbed at the open on Wednesday after the company announced a significant overhaul to split its company into six business groups. The company in its announcement ...
Hong Kong’s first protest in 3 years shows how the city has changed
Hong Kong (CNN)With numbered tags around their neck, a small group of 80 demonstrators took part in Hong Kong's first authorized protest in three years on Sunday -- a carefully choreographed event ...
Stand News sedition trial: Prosecution completes questioning of ex-editor of Hong Kong outlet
The prosecution has completed its questioning of the former chief editor of shuttered independent Hong Kong media outlet Stand News after 26 days. Chung Pui-kuen, Stand News’ former chief editor, Patrick Lam, the outlet’s former acting chief editor ...
Hong Kong hotel offers dim sum cart for dogs
A dog-friendly hotel in Hong Kong is offering up dim sum to canine companions traveling with their owners. While dog parents enjoy their buffet at the Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour hotel, their furry pets can join in with their own special “yum cha."
Hong Kong Is Trying to Salvage Its Image. Who Is It Fooling?
After the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic and China’s imposition of the national security law (NSL), the Hong Kong government is anxious about the city’s attractiveness to foreign investment. They hosted a series of forums and summits to promote Hong Kong’s return to “business as usual.
Hong Kong Police Limit Protesters to Pre-Approved Messages in First Demonstration Since Beijing Crackdown
The first protest in two years took place in Hong Kong on Sunday under the close supervision of local authorities.