A severe typhoon is headed for the South China region, forcing airlines and ports to take precautions and adjust schedules. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court rejects gay marriage appeal
Hong Kong's gay community suffered a fresh legal setback on Wednesday after the Court of Appeal rejected an appeal against the city's long-held denial of same-sex marriage to those who have legally ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court rejects gay marriage appeal
Hong Kong's gay community suffered a fresh legal setback on Wednesday after the Court of Appeal rejected an appeal against the city's long-held denial of same-sex marriage to those who have legally ... ( read original story ...)
Tropical Storm Ma-On Barrels Towards Hong Kong, Guangdong Province
At 12:40pm (0440 GMT), the Hong Kong Observatory issued a strong wind advisory, with speeds of 41kph to 62kph (25.5mph to 38.5mph) expected. The storm, about 440km (273 miles) southeast of Hong Kong, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Observatory upgrades typhoon signal to No. 3, considers raising it to No. 8 this evening as Ma-on nears
The Hong Kong Observatory upgraded the typhoon signal to No. 3 this afternoon (Aug. 24) and is considering raising it to the No. 8 signal this evening as tropical cyclone Ma-on nears. ( read original story ...)
Canadian accused of subverting Hong Kong’s government wants Ottawa to take action on threats
Former Sing Tao editor-in-chief Victor Ho was charged by the Hong Kong national security bureau for allegedly subverting the state because he and two others plan to form a virtual parliament in exile ... ( read original story ...)
No. 1 typhoon signal issued, Hong Kong Observatory considers raising it to No. 8 this evening as Ma-on nears
The No. 1 typhoon warning is currently in force and the Hong Kong Observatory is considering raising it to the No. 8 signal this evening (Aug. 24) as tropical cyclone Ma-on nears. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cannot afford to be complacent over jabs as concerns rise
Immunisation offers the best protection against a constantly evolving coronavirus and authorities must be alert to the latest vaccine developments Hong Kong's daily number of Covid-19 cases is ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists also targeted in Southeast Asian human trafficking operations: former Hong Kong district councilor
Hong Kong tourists traveling in Thailand have also become targets of a widespread network of human trafficking operations in Southeast Asia, according to a former Hong Kong district councilor who says ... ( read original story ...)
Relaxed rules on overseas delegates at some Hong Kong conventions welcomed by industry
Hong Kong government to allow overseas visitors to attend business to business trade shows in city during four-day medical surveillance period Change in regulations welcomed, but convention industry ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong neon fades into history
After nearly three decades, the warm glow of the green and red Hop Hing Hotpot neon sign dimmed into the evening darkness one final time before the 4-meter board was carefully dismantled by several ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Supercharges 1938 British Sedition Law to Curb Dissent
An IT worker arrested over posting the political slogan “Liberate Hong Kong” on social media. A 67-year-old apprehended simply for applauding a court defendant. Ever since Beijing imposed a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to consider raising typhoon signal
The Hong Kong Observatory said it will consider raising Typhoon Signal No 1 on Tuesday (Aug 23) night as Tropical Cyclone Ma-on is expected to move closer to the city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong homebuyers complain to gov’t watchdog after investing in unfinished housing projects in mainland China
A group of Hong Kong homebuyers have complained to the government watchdog after investing in unfinished housing projects in mainland China. Their requests for assistance have gone unanswered by local ... ( read original story ...)