Hong Kong’s government announced on Monday that the city’s economy contracted 8.9% in the first quarter as compared to a year ago — its largest decline on record since 1974.
The Latest: Hong Kong economy at lowest level since 1974
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it …
Oil Prices Drop as U.S.-China Tensions Flare
Oil prices fell after tensions flared between the U.S. and China, and a Hong Kong fund designed to track the crude market said chaotic trading conditions had forced it to revamp its holdings.
Convicted Vietnam refugee fights deportation after 30 years in Hong Kong
Three decades after he landed on Hong Kong shores as a child refugee, Vo Van Hung is fighting efforts to deport him to Vietnam now that he has finished a lengthy jail sentence — for murder. Vu Van …
Mainland Chinese Buyers Disappear From Hong Kong Real Estate
Mainland Chinese buyers are shying away from real estate in Hong Kong as the coronavirus pandemic clouds the economic outlook and keeps investors from traveling to the city. No commercial property …
In Hong Kong, Protesters Embrace ‘Chinese Virus’ to Snub Communist Party Censors, Not Stir Racism
Many members of the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement have continued to stand firm on speaking of it that way, mostly just shrugging off the criticism.
Talking Horses: packed provisional schedule planned plus Hong Kong tips
A series of rearranged Classic trials and Pattern races have been scheduled for the last two weekends in May if racing is allowed to resume …
Foreign criticism of activists’ arrests ‘unfounded’: Hong Kong
Hong Kong hit back on Friday at Washington and London for condemning the arrests in April of 15 pro-democracy activists, saying that their criticism was “unfounded” and “grossly irresponsible.” …
Business booms for ‘yellow’ firms backing Hong Kong protest movement
Hong Kong anti-government protesters queued outside businesses that openly support the democracy movement on Friday, a show of support for “yellow” restaurants and cafes reeling from the twin impact …
Police on alert in Hong Kong ahead of planned democracy rallies
Riot police hit Hong Kong’s streets on Friday ahead of planned rallies by pro-democracy protesters who were looking to defy restrictions on gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic to voice anger …