The Chinese government announced on Thursday that it will reopen its border with Hong Kong on January 8, nearly three years after it was largely shut in an effort to contain the spread of Covid.
Hong Kong cardinal, Taiwan at papal funeral, but not China
The attendance of both the former bishop of Hong Kong and an adviser to Taiwan's leader at this week's funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI highlights the Vatican's uneasy relationship with ...
Musicians mourn death of renowned Hong Kong composer Joseph Koo, ‘godfather’ of Cantonese pop music
Tributes are pouring in for renowned Hong Kong composer Joseph Koo, who died in Vancouver on Tuesday. Koo, 92, was dubbed the "godfather of Cantopop" or Cantonese pop music for laying the foundation ...
Hong Kong to Lift Ban on Hamster Imports as Covid Policies Dismantled
Hong Kong will lift a ban on importing hamsters for sale around the middle of this month, a year after the city ordered a culling of the furry mammals and shut down all pet shops selling them to eliminate the Covid-19 virus.
Hong Kong Box Office Rebounds In 2022 Second Half With Hollywood Hits & Strong Line-up Of Local Movies
Hong Kong’s box office managed to stage a partial recovery in the second half of 2022, despite cinemas being closed for nearly four months earlier in the year, due to US titles including Top Gun: ...
Hong Kong retail sales fall in November, outlook challenging
Hong Kong's retail sales fell in November, snapping two straight months of growth, and tightened financial conditions would continue to weigh on consumption, the government said on Wednesday.
Hong Kong’s Isolation Estimated to Cost Economy $27 Billion
Hong Kong’s economy lost an estimated $27 billion in potential growth due to the effects of the pandemic and the city’s strict Covid curbs, according to Natixis SA.
National security law: can Beijing influence court disputes after decision leaving key power in Hong Kong’s hands?
Some legal experts say defendants’ rights now in political hands, but pro-Beijing lawmaker stresses other jurisdictions put national security matters above courts.
Hong Kong taxi passenger dies, driver escapes serious injury after vehicle slams into back of parked truck
Incident on Wednesday in Wong Tai Sin is second fatality on city roads in eight hours following death of woman hit by truck in Mong Kok Police arrest cabby for dangerous driving A taxi passenger, 47, ...
Hong Kong Markets Green Bonds Adding to Global Sales Bonanza
Hong Kong began marketing multi-currency offshore green bonds Wednesday, adding to the global rush of deals as borrowers take advantage of a market recovery.
Hong Kong allows Cardinal Zen to attend Benedict’s funeral
Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to pay his respects to the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Vatican City ...
Hong Kong police superintendent charged with assault, dangerous driving after allegedly attacking colleagues outside restaurant
Joseph Luk, suspended from his role as Sha Tau Kok divisional commander, faces seven charges, including three of indecent assault, and will appear in court on Wednesday.
Hong Kong launches green bond deal – term sheet
Hong Kong's government has launched a green bond deal using dollar, euro and offshore Chinese yuan denominations, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday, that sources said was ...
Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen to be allowed to attend funeral for Pope Benedict XVI in Vatican City
Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong will be allowed to attend the funeral for Pope Benedict XVI. Zen attended court to apply for a leave from his city.