Hong Kong

Suspect arrested after man attacked with rock in alleged attempted robbery

Hong Kong police have arrested a man in connection with an attempted robbery at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, where the victim was allegedly attacked with…

China says to impose 55% levy on Australian beef after quota hit

China said on Friday it will impose a tariff of 55 percent on beef imports from Australia after shipments from the country hit Beijing’s annual…

Hong Kong police arrest 7 over HK$7 million gold bar robbery at knifepoint

Hong Kong police have arrested seven people in connection with a robbery involving six gold bars worth HK$7 million (US$893,102), with some suspects…

Record haul for HKFP at SOPA journalism awards

Hong Kong Free Press won three honourable mentions at the prestigious Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Awards on Thursday night – a new record…

What is Hong Kong’s role under China’s new vision for better global governance?

Hong Kong could position itself as a magnet for international organisations and lead on setting standards, according to analysts who have weighed in…

‘There’s no soul’: Hong Kong actor Tony Leung weighs in on AI in filmmaking

One of the things Hong Kong superstar Tony Leung Chiu-wai likes about acting is the novelty — “you will never repeat the same…

After another tragedy, Hong Kong to review age threshold covering elderly needy

Authorities will review the age threshold defining older residents in need to better identify priority cases and prevent more tragedies from…

Beijing calls UK jailing of Chinese-Britons for spying ‘a farce’

China called Britain’s jailing of two dual Chinese-British nationals for spying on behalf of Beijing “a classic political farce” on…

More of Northern Metropolis set to benefit from eased flow of cross-border resources

More areas within the Northern Metropolis could benefit from new measures to ease the cross-border flow of data, materials and capital, with pilot…

Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan: What our decision-makers can learn from China’s green strategy

The investors who excitedly bought into the SpaceX IPO, making Elon Musk a trillionaire, have implicitly made a prediction on the future. The…

Thousands visit PLA barracks in Hong Kong to celebrate city’s return to Chinese rule

Thousands of residents have flocked to the PLA barracks on Hong Kong’s Stonecutters Island as part of celebrations marking the 29th anniversary of…

Tap ‘cultural foundation’, Shangri-La’s Kuok Hui Kwong tells Hong Kong tourism trade

Hong Kong should do more to leverage its traditional festivals to draw international visitors and build its competitive advantage in cultural…

Reuters Institute report says Hong Kong media facing intimidation, financial crisis, political pressure and tax audits

An annual Reuters Institute report on the global news industry has said that Hong Kong journalists are facing “a widening range of…

Easy money or risky business? What can Hong Kong do as prediction markets boom?

In the second of a two-part series tracing new trends in illegal betting in Hong Kong amid excitement over the football World Cup, Connor Mycroft…

Beijing’s top official gives ‘4 affirmations’ to Hong Kong gov’t after 2-day visit

Hong Kong leader John Lee has said that China’s top official Xia Baolong concluded his two-day visit by giving “affirmations” and…

Hong Kong to relax rules on leasing subsidised flats

The Hong Kong government will make it easier for owners of subsidised flats to lease their properties in September by waiving the land premium…

Taxi fleet severs ties with driver who made mid-road stop to let passengers out

A Hong Kong taxi fleet has terminated its collaboration with a driver after a cab stopped in the middle of the road in Tsuen Wan for two passengers…

4 Hong Kong universities secure spots in world’s top 50 – historic high

For the first time, four Hong Kong universities have been placed among the top 50 in the latest global rankings, with two in the top 20. The 2027…

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