17 companies sign deal in gov’t push to boost Hong Kong’s tech sector, including one under US sanctions
[HKFP] - 11/12/2024
Seventeen companies have signed a deal to set up or expand operations in Hong Kong amid the government’s push to boost the tech sector, including iFLYTEK, a Chinese artificial intelligence giant which has been under US sanctions since 2019. The Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) (…)
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Hong Kong social worker ordered to pay over HK$440,000 to police officer assaulted during 2019 protests
A Hong Kong court has ordered a social worker to pay over HK$440,000 to a police officer assaulted during the early (…)
[HKFP] - 11/11/2024
Mark Rothko painting sells for 30% less than in 2015, showing Hong Kong market challenges
Untitled (Yellow and Blue) by Mark Rothko, once owned by fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low, fetches US$33 million (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 11/11/2024
Swedish businessman jailed for 7 years for raping domestic helper in Hong Kong flat
Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, 36, was earlier found guilty of two charges in connection with sexually assaulting his helper (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 11/11/2024
Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines launches new route to Zhoushan, site of sacred Mount Putuo
City offers direct route for travellers and pilgrims wanting to visit Mount Putuo, one of four mountains on the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/11/2024
1 in 3 Hongkongers want to move abroad despite city’s improved liveability: poll
Chinese University of Hong Kong says result mirrors last year’s findings.
[South China Morning Post] - 11/11/2024
Apec trip to boost ties, promote Hong Kong: CE
Chief Executive John Lee plans to garner support for Hong Kong's accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic (…)
[RTHK] - 12/11/2024
17 companies sign deal in gov’t push to boost Hong Kong’s tech sector, including one under US sanctions
Seventeen companies have signed a deal to set up or expand operations in Hong Kong amid the government’s push to (…)
[HKFP] - 12/11/2024
Lui Che-woo, Hong Kong property and casino magnate of K. Wah and Galaxy, dies at age 95
Lui, the chairman of the K. Wah Group of companies, passed away peacefully on November 7, according to filings to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 11/11/2024
Hong Kong’s equality watchdog ‘slacking’ in anti-discrimination promotion and education, NGO says
Hong Kong’s equality watchdog has not done enough to educate the public on anti-discrimination in recent years, an (…)
[HKFP] - 11/11/2024
'Trump's victory won't diminish Sino-US tensions'
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Standing Committee member Henry Tang on Monday said Donald (…)
[RTHK] - 11/11/2024
29.9% of Hong Kong’s working adults suffer from anxiety and depression: survey
Think tank behind survey urges employers, authorities to help destigmatise staff reaching out for support when (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 11/11/2024