46 minutes ago US lawmakers urge more scrutiny of Hong Kong banks, say city becoming hub for financial crimes

Congressmen John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi claim the ‘trusted global financial centre’ has become hub for money laundering and sanctions evasion.

Economics

2 hours ago Hong Kong court upholds 3 rulings granting equal housing, inheritance rights to gay couples

The Court of Final Appeal dismisses the government’s appeals seeking to preserve the discriminatory housing policies and intestacy laws.

Events

5 hours ago Beijing official’s speech signals Hong Kong has never been ‘independent’, experts say

Beijing official Zhang Yong recently said ‘Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong’ guiding principle implies oversight by central authorities.

Politics

5 hours ago Hong Kong property: Agile chairman Chen Zhuolin loses US$16 million in distress sale

Chen Zhuolin sold nine units in Hamburg Villa, valued at HK$213 million (US$27.3 million), for about HK$90 million.

Economics

5 hours ago Hong Kong property: Agile chairman Chen Zhuolin loses US$16 million in 9

Chen Zhuolin sold nine units in Hamburg Villa, valued at HK$213 million (US$27.3 million), for about HK$90 million.

Politics

14 hours ago Cantonese, English use in Hong Kong schools ‘biggest problem’ for new migrants

Education Bureau official says ‘ biggest problem is the language issue’ for children of migrants arriving in Hong Kong under talent schemes.

Events

17 hours ago 2 arrested in raid on Hong Kong restaurant illegally streaming Liverpool game

Restaurant owner in Tung Chung allegedly used illegal streaming device to broadcast live football matches.

Events

18 hours ago Firms to pledge support for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis after Beijing’s call

Firms will attend ceremony on Friday to show they intend to take part in the mega development, sources say.

Politics

18 hours ago Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai wanted to lure foreign readers with ‘negative’ mainland China news

Former media boss says English-language coverage did not need to be ‘balanced’, as he denies trying to trigger Western sanctions.

Politics