67 minutes ago Hong Kong police arrest 24 people after raiding 2 underground casinos in Mong Kok

Officers seize HK$1.9 million in gambling chips, HK$20,000 in cash and four baccarat tables, police say.

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69 minutes ago Hong Kong businessman found guilty of rioting at Yuen Long MTR station in 2019

Tang Ka-man, 46, is the 10th person convicted of taking part in a riot with a white-clad mob that attacked protesters and commuters.

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1 hour ago New members of Hong Kong bar operators’ group must attend national security lectures

Chairman of Hong Kong Bar and Club Association announces requirement after completing course under government scheme.

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2 hours 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

4 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.

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7 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.

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7 hours ago Beijing official’s speech signals Hong Kong has never been ‘independent’: experts

Beijing official’s speech signals Hong Kong has never been ‘independent’: experts  South China Morning Post

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7 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.

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16 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.

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