Advertisement
Advertisement
TOPIC
 / location

Hong Kong

Related Topics:
Hong Kong
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Head of Government
Chief Executive John Lee
John Lee
Zhongji Innolight is set to launch its initial public offering in Hong Kong on July 30. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Zhongji Innolight already has 30 cornerstone investors for US$8b IPO: sources

The Chinese firm is aiming to raise US$8 billion in its Hong Kong listing on July 30, making it the city’s biggest share sale in seven years.

Zhipu AI

Zhipu shares surge 37% as firm builds giant data centre powered by Chinese chips

Hong Kong courts

Internet personality ‘Mr Ho’ jailed for 2 months over stabbing wife several times

Hong Kong courts

Retrial ordered after Hong Kong judge caught plagiarising again in ruling

Panel of Court of Appeal judges finds Mr Justice Wilson Chan engaged in ‘impermissible judicial copying’ in 2024 case.

Mr Justice Wilson Chan is among the few judges approved by the city leader to adjudicate national security cases. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Ex-Hong Kong fencer jailed 41 months for role in laundering HK$10.6 million

Court hears Chiu Man-to, 26, ignored suspicions his accounts were illegally used for money laundering.

Banking & finance

‘Clear signals’: Why China could expand capital outflow channels

As China’s trade surplus grows, signs point to Beijing broadening the opening-up of its capital account amid yuan internationalisation push.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Banking & finance

Healthcare IPO wave: US biotech firm picks Hong Kong over Nasdaq for listing

Axiom Biosciences founder says Hong Kong investors show greater maturity than Nasdaq in handling biotech companies.

Axiom Biosciences joins a swelling roster of healthcare firms seeking IPO approval in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks

9 dog-friendly cafes, bars and restaurants in Hong Kong to visit

If you need a recommendation or two for where to go with man’s best friend for food and drink, we have narrowed down a few options for you.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong woman killed, 5 others injured in car crash in Japan’s Hokkaido

Crash is second traffic accident to involve city residents in prefecture in less than a week.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurt

Quacquarelli Symonds also identifies limited global diversity and persistent shortage of student accommodation as key challenges for city.

The QS ranking says affordability remains Hong Kong’s weakest category, placing 86th out of 150. Photo: Karma Lo
Crime in Hong Kong

78 arrested over illegal gambling, including members of syndicate at racecourse

Campaign also uncovers ‘small-scale casino’ operating out of North Point flat that offered mahjong and baccarat, with players served food and drink.

Police display evidence seized during the two-week operation. Photo: Handout
Shenzhen

Shenzhen aircraft takes flight in Hong Kong under pioneering insurance plan

Shenzhen’s eVTOL aircraft secures cross-border insurance for Hong Kong flights, boosting the Greater Bay Area’s low-altitude economy.

China stock market

China stocks rebound from AI sell-off amid national team support

Mainland shares are bouncing back from a rout after state investment funds, regulators and companies intervened.

Chinese offshore investment

Beijing targets offshore tax dodging, intensifying cross-border capital scrutiny

Major financial outlets blast offshore shell structures after case involving the Hong Kong entity of a mainland social media platform.

videocam
A mobile screen shows the Momo dating app, operated by Hello Group, which was required to pay hundreds of millions of yuan in back taxes this year. Photo: Simon Song
Hong Kong society

Late Patrick Tse among last icons of Hong Kong cinema’s golden era

Actor’s son and daughter announced his death on Monday, sending shock waves through Chinese communities worldwide.

Actor Patrick Tse died at 89. Photo: Weibo/ 四哥謝賢
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Book Fair draws 1 million visitors, but sellers say many were browsers

Several booksellers say shifting consumer habits and unstable weather during seven-day event hurt business.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong vows to launch smart system, speed water mains replacement

Pledge follows disruption of fresh water supply of Shau Kei Wan residents for more than a day.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong stock market

SpaceX slump fails to dent Hong Kong tech as investors seen pivoting

Heavyweights such as Alibaba gain as analysts bet on business models of locally listed tech companies that differ from US counterparts.

Bull statues are seen near screens showing stock prices in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong courts

Teenager sent to detention centre for attempted voyeurism in school toilet

Defendant to spend up to six months at Sha Tsui Correctional Institution, with magistrate urging teenager to reflect on his actions.

Animal rights in China

Letters | Dog-killing video debate distracts attention from a more pressing task

Readers discuss animal protection legislation in mainland China, dogs in restaurants in Hong Kong, and animal welfare.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong trader held after unauthorised investments spark HK$150m brokerage loss

Source says suspect is 26-year-old investment manager at Central firm who worked as trader for about six months.

According to a source, the trader worked for a company in Central. Photo: Edmond So
HKEX

Exclusive | HKEX eyes confidential filings, lower market cap threshold for start-ups

HKEX is moving towards closed listings to compete with other exchanges that allow for confidentiality.

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in Central on July 17. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong bus crashes into barrier, leaving 10 injured

Police say they received report of crash at 8.59am, adding most were hurt by glass panel inside the bus.

China stock market

Chinese stocks rise amid state-backed insurers’ long-term investments

In the latest sign of government support, five state-backed insurers say they will continue to boost their equity holdings.

Hong Kong weather

Squally thunderstorms set to hit parts of Hong Kong within hours

Forecaster says fine and very hot weather expected later this week before weekend turns unsettled.

Hongkongers experience heavy rain in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
China’s private sector

Fifa effect: Hong Kong developers bet on sport fever to keep shoppers spending

Neighbourhood malls to host year-round events encouraging consumers to open their wallets after World Cup mania delivers double-digit gains.

videocam
More than 1,000 soccer fans packed the Olympian City shopping mall in Tai Kok Tsui as they cheered for their teams during the World Cup final match live broadcast between Spain and Argentina. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong politics

Legco newcomers raise fewer questions but have better attendance

Miramar Group’s Alan Chan and athlete-turned legislator Vivian Kong among those who submitted fewest questions to government.

Vietnam

A Vietnamese refugee returns to the Hong Kong island where echoes of a lost childhood remain

Entrepreneur Katie Aung revisits the remote site of the detention camp that shaped her younger years.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement