A Hong Kong court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by pro-democracy activist Edward Leung against a six-year jail term for his part in demonstrations in the Chinese-ruled city in 2016 that turned …
As virus infections dwindle, Hong Kong protests gain steam
Demonstrators have gathered in a luxury mall in Hong Kong and chanted pro-democracy slogans in the latest in a string of protests over the past week as the city’s coronavirus outbreak slows …
Talking Horses: French racing still on course plus Hong Kong tips
Racing is likely to be one of very few major sports taking place in France this summer …
Hong Kong announces some services set to reopen May 4
Some public services in Hong Kong are set to resume on Monday, when thousands of the city’s civil servants head back to work, Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said.
Lam Wing-Kee — Hong Kong bookseller ‘fights back China’ with his Taiwan shop
Kee has opened a new book shop in Taipei despite threats from China. Lam told DW that his Causeway Bay Books will continue to provide inspiration to protesters in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Mongolia shelves coal miner Tavan Tolgoi’s US$1 billion IPO plan as coronavirus pandemic saps investment appetite
The delay comes as first-time share sales have slowed globally on weak market sentiment. Companies have raised about US$2.3 billion in Hong Kong through IPOs so far this year, a 43 per cent drop from …
Southern Legend upsets Beauty Generation in Hong Kong
Southern Legend put a nose in front of Beauty Generation to win the Champions Mile, feature on a three-Group 1 day in Hong Kong.
Taiwanese Support Controversial Hong Kong Bookseller, But Probably Won’t Buy His Books
Taiwanese people jammed the narrow aisles inside Lam Wing-kee’s Causeway Bay Books when it opened here on Saturday and a lot wanted to chat with the Hong Kong-born vendor who fled to Taiwan last year …
Hong Kong beauty parlour owner acquitted over botched facelift that left sister comatose
A Hong Kong beauty parlour owner accused of helping with a facial treatment that left her sister in a coma cried in relief on Monday as a court acquitted her of all charges. Cindy Yip Pui-ling, 52, …
Explainer: Hong Kong’s currency finds strength in testing times
The Hong Kong dollar is bumping against the top end of its narrow 7.75-7.85 band against the U.S. dollar and is among the best-performing currencies this year even as the city’s economy struggles to …