Mastermind of foiled Hong Kong bomb plot to target police is jailed for nearly 24 years

A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced the mastermind of a failed bomb plot during anti-government protests in December 2019 to nearly 24 years in jail

World - ABC News - 12 hours ago

Hong Kong leader warns Trump not to interfere after he says he would free Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong’s top leader on Tuesday warned President-elect Donald Trump not to interfere in the Chinese territory’s internal affairs after he said he would “100%” free the imprisoned pro-democracy ...

Chinese IPOs in the U.S. and Hong Kong are set to increase next year, analysts say

A few high-profile Chinese listings outside the mainland are adding to expectations for a pickup in initial public offerings next year.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Judge investigating 2023 coup was court bomb target, say Brazilian police

Police name 59-year-old with explosive devices said to have killed himself after trying to enter court in Brasília. The main target of a bomber who killed himself while attempting to attack ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Poland detains four over Russian parcel bomb plot targeting US-bound flights

European officials say DHL parcel fires were result of test runs for using similar methods to attack transatlantic flights

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Hong Kong slashes tax on spirits to boost nightlife

Chinese territory’s chief executive John Lee tries to turn around economy amid fall in tourism and consumption

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'

Britain's Emma Raducanu pulls out of a fifth tournament in a row, the Hong Kong Open, after spraining ligaments in her foot.

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

World - ABC News - October 23

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

Tech - ABC News - October 23

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils for the first time in Hong Kong.

Boulter makes light work of Hong Kong opener

Britain's Katie Boulter sees off the challenge of Japan's Aoi Ito in her opening match at the Hong Kong Open.

Boulter through to quarter-finals of Hong Kong Open

British number one Katie Boulter makes the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open with a straight-set win over China's Wang Xiyu.

'Relaxed' Boulter reaches Hong Kong semi-finals

British number one Katie Boulter powers through to the Hong Kong Open semi-finals with a 6-4 6-0 win over Anastasia Zakharova.

Boulter beaten by Shnaider in Hong Kong final

British number one Katie Boulter is comfortably beaten in straight sets by top seed Diana Shnaider in the final of the Hong Kong Open.

ISIS-K orchestrated foiled Election Day terror plot: US official

Afghan native Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, was arrested in early October and accused of planning to target people on Election Day.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

US charges former Indian spy allegedly linked to foiled murder plot

Justice department says Vikash Yadav, who remains at large, planned to murder a Sikh separatist in New York. The United States has charged a former Indian intelligence officer who allegedly ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Indian government employee charged in foiled murder plot in New York

The Justice Department announced criminal charges against an Indian government employee in connection with a foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Bomb targeting police assigned for polio drive kills 9 people, including 5 children, in SW Pakistan

A powerful bomb attached to a motorcycle has exploded near a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in restive southwest Pakistan, killing nine people including five ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Bomb targeting police assigned for Pakistan polio drive kills 9, including 5 children

A powerful bomb attached to a motorcycle has exploded near a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in restive southwest Pakistan, killing nine people including five ...

Health - ABC News - November 1

Hong Kong to Ease Mortgage Rules, Cuts Liquor Tax in Growth Push

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene

World - ABC News - October 16

Hong Kong’s IPO market could benefit from robo-vehicle boom

If Horizon reaches its $696mn target, it would be the city’s largest initial public offering this year

World - Financial Times - October 16

Hong Kong zoo officials reveal what killed 9 monkeys

The animals contracted melioidosis, possibly after some digging work near their cages, that later caused them to develop sepsis, officials said.

HSBC to split U.K. and Hong Kong banking arms into two separate units

HSBC’s overhaul will see the bank split into four separate units under the control of two distinct Eastern and Western markets divisions, new CEO Georges Elhedery said

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

China Resources Beverage Shares Jump in Hong Kong Debut

China Resources Beverage shares surged on their Hong Kong debut, buoyed by positive market sentiment as trading activity in the city picks up.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Hong Kong Exchange Operator's Profit Rises on Strong Trading, Listings

Hong Kong’s stock-exchange operator reported higher profit for the second straight quarter as improved market sentiment boosted trading and listing activity.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Hong Kong unearths its first ever dinosaur fossils

Official hails discovery ‘of great significance’ on Port Island, with remains of as yet unknown species to go on display in shopping district on Friday. Hong Kong officials say they have discovered ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

HSBC Hong Kong joins China’s alternative to Swift global payments system

Direct participation in Cips system will mean faster settlements and help internationalise use of renminbi

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Rescued diary in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in D-Day

The diary of a Chinese naval officer that was discovered in Hong Kong sheds light on Chinese involvement in the D-Day landings at Normandy.

New Hong Kong-focused ETF gains approval in Saudi Arabia

Hang Seng Investment Management is second manager to get green light as authorities push for closer ties between both markets

World - Financial Times - October 31

British businessman to remain in custody on charge of killing Indonesian woman in Hong Kong

A British businessman will be kept in custody after being charged with murder over the death of an Indonesian woman at a Hong Kong park

World - ABC News - November 1

Boulter battles past Yuan to reach Hong Kong final

Great Britain's Katie Boulter reaches her third WTA final of the year with a 6-2 5-7 6-2 victory over China's Yue Yuan at the Hong Kong Open.

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