Sentencing Hong Kong

45 pro-democracy activists face sentencing in Hong Kong. Here's who some of them are

Dozens of prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday in the biggest case under a national security law that critics say has crushed political activism in the ...

World - ABC News - 5 hours ago

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.

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.

‘Empty tank’: Katie Boulter outgunned by Diana Shnaider in Hong Kong final

British No 1 beaten 6-1, 6-2 by 20-year-old Russian Boulter excited after reaching career-high ranking of 23 Katie Boulter’s strong run in Hong Kong came to a brutal end on Sunday when she was ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried

The government says the city’s smallest apartments need more regulation. For some of Hong Kong’s poorest, that could mean higher rents or even eviction.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints

Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer support

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Hong Kong’s Trophy Homes Are Selling at Fire Sale Prices

China’s economic downturn has not been kind to the ultrarich who made their wealth on its rise. In their haste to cough up cash, Hong Kong’s luxury property market has had some fire sales.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Hong Kong still awaits payback from new Spacs regime

Corporate bosses warn tough standards deter blank-cheque companies from listing

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Hong Kong protest bomb plot mastermind is jailed for nearly 24 years

Hong Kong’s high court sentenced a man to almost 24 years in prison over an alleged plot to attack police with explosives during pro-democracy protests in 2019.

Australian judge’s speech met by protest over his role in Hong Kong’s appeal court

Patrick Keane is one of only six overseas justices remaining on the bench since the introduction of draconian national security laws. A speech by Australian judge Patrick Keane KC has been met by a ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers

The Hong Kong government is barring most civil servants from using popular apps like WhatsApp, WeChat and Google Drive on their work computers due to potential security risks

Tech - ABC News - October 23

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

Hong Kong cracks down on how banks and hedge funds discuss block trades

Regulator brings in new measures after launching criminal insider dealing case against Segantii Capital Management

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Hong Kong reporter says she'll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal because of her union role

A former Hong Kong reporter of The Wall Street Journal says she'll sue the publication for sacking her because she joined a trade union

World - ABC News - 6 days 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 ...

How Beijing Took Control of Hong Kong's Financial Hub---and Left the West Behind

The world’s pre-eminent East-meets-West investment hub has become more Chinese as international financial institutions, corporations, and expatriates retreat

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan

The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan With Powerful Winds

The Category 3 storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Hammer attack murderer jailed for at least 37 years

A judge calls Jack Crawley, who murdered Paul Taylor, a "highly dangerous man".

The Sandbox launches multi-year partnership with King Kong of Skull Island

The Sandbox has launched a multi-year partnership with King Kong of Skull Island to build a space inside its virtual world where you can build, own, and monetize your gaming experiences. The ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 25

Latest in Sentencing Hong Kong

45 pro-democracy activists face sentencing in Hong Kong. Here's who some of them are

Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Boulter makes light work of Hong Kong opener

Boulter through to quarter-finals of Hong Kong Open

'Relaxed' Boulter reaches Hong Kong semi-finals

Boulter beaten by Shnaider in Hong Kong final

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

China Resources Beverage Shares Jump in Hong Kong Debut

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

Hong Kong unearths its first ever dinosaur fossils

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

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

New Hong Kong-focused ETF gains approval in Saudi Arabia

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

Boulter battles past Yuan to reach Hong Kong final

‘Empty tank’: Katie Boulter outgunned by Diana Shnaider in Hong Kong final

Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried

Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints

Hong Kong’s Trophy Homes Are Selling at Fire Sale Prices

Hong Kong still awaits payback from new Spacs regime

Hong Kong protest bomb plot mastermind is jailed for nearly 24 years

Australian judge’s speech met by protest over his role in Hong Kong’s appeal court

Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers

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

Hong Kong cracks down on how banks and hedge funds discuss block trades

Hong Kong reporter says she'll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal because of her union role

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

How Beijing Took Control of Hong Kong's Financial Hub---and Left the West Behind

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

Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan

Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan With Powerful Winds

Hammer attack murderer jailed for at least 37 years

The Sandbox launches multi-year partnership with King Kong of Skull Island

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