Executive Council backs decision to amend legislation to give secretary for health powers to invalidate certificates. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong teachers with serious ‘defects’ in character and conduct could face lifetime classroom ban, education secretary warns
Draft amendments to teachers' code of conduct also throws lifeline to teachers to re-register after disqualification Education secretary said first draft of new regulations for profession now out for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plans to drop ‘political neutrality’ rule for civil servants, but still require they be impartial
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says political neutrality 'cannot be used as an excuse to evade tasks decided upon by the government' One academic argues that keeping requirement in code of conduct ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong markets rebound slightly after plunge, Asia-Pacific markets rise
Hong Kong stocks were volatile and mainland China markets continued to slide Tuesday, while other major Asian markets rose. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai is convicted of fraud
The media tycoon, who faces a number of cases, is among the most prominent activists to be prosecuted in the Chinese territory after large-scale protests in 2019. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Found Guilty of Fraud
A Hong Kong court found Jimmy Lai guilty on two counts of fraud, adding to the jailed media mogul’s mounting convictions as the city cracks down on high-profile dissidents. Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks claw back gains after worst session since 2008, as markets track Wall Street’s advance
The nosedive in Chinese stocks on Monday followed the conclusion of a Communist Party congress in Beijing where leader Xi Jinping gave himself ... ( read original story ...)
Megayacht sparks warnings Hong Kong could become Russia haven
The recent visit of a Russian megayacht to Hong Kong has sparked warnings from corruption investigators that the city could become a haven for oligarchs and officials hiding from Western sanctions. ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong charity giving refugees and asylum seekers the chance to tell their stories – by cooking food from home
Table of Two Cities is a platform for refugees and asylum seekers to tell their story through online recipes, and by cooking dishes from home at events It's part of an initiative by Grassroots Future, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks plunge 6% as fears about Xi’s third term trump China GDP data
Hong Kong stocks had their worst day since the 2008 global financial crisis, just a day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping secured his iron grip on power at a major political gathering. ( read original story ...)
The first-ever Chase Sapphire Lounge will open at Hong Kong airport on October 25, and with the right credit card you can get in for free
Hong Kong airport's Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club will offer an upscale experience with premium amenities. It's free to enter with a Sapphire Reserve card or Priority Pass membership. ( read original story ...)
Judges cannot impose sentences for serious national security crimes lighter than mandatory minimum, Hong Kong court hears
Prosecutors argue judges cannot reduce sentences for the most egregious national security crimes below mandatory minimum laid out by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Middle Eastern firms and sovereign funds interested in Hong Kong listing opportunities, finance chief Paul Chan says
Hong Kong stock exchange reaching out to Saudi oil giant Aramco, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Minister, on week-long tour of region, says companies and funds seeking to increase Asian exposure ... ( read original story ...)
Lenovo, Tencent (40% owner of Epic Games) shares fall in Hong Kong stock debacle
Hong Kong stocks had their worst day since the 2008 global financial crisis, just a day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping secured his iron grip on power at a major political gathering. Caught up in the ... ( read original story ...)