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The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Curious Kids: how many galaxies are there in the universe?

How many galaxies are there beyond the Milky Way? – Rosella, aged 15, Hong Kong

The Conversation

Greek court acquits activists who hung banner at Acropolis in China protest

Landmark decision described as ‘huge victory for freedom of expression and right to peaceful protest in Europe’

The Guardian - UK

US Imposes New Sanctions over Iran Sanctions Evasion, Targets Chinese Firms

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on over a dozen companies based in China, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates that Washington accused of facilitating the sale of Iranian petrochemicals and petroleum products to buyers in East Asia. The latest US move against Iranian oil smuggling comes as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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‘It’s a big game’: USA and Portugal face off for final Rugby World Cup place

Gary Gold’s Eagles are 80 minutes away from Pool C in France but Os Lobos are on the up. A nerve-shredding night is in store

The Guardian - US

Markets hurt as rate hike woes return to the fore

Hong Kong (AFP) - Trading was subdued on Thursday as the optimism that characterised recent sessions was dealt a blow by data showing a resilience among US consumers that gives the Federal Reserve room to keep hiking interest rates.

AFP

Asian markets hurt as rate hike woes return to the fore

Hong Kong (AFP) - Trading was subdued in Asia on Thursday as the optimism that characterised recent sessions was dealt a blow by data showing a resilience among US consumers that gives the Federal Reserve room to keep hiking interest rates.

AFP

Asian markets sink as rate hike woes return to the fore

AFP

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Asian stocks mostly down as Ukraine fears offset inflation hopes

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks mostly fell Wednesday as another positive US inflation report that fanned hopes of a slowdown in the Fed's rate hike campaign was offset by fresh geopolitical concerns over Ukraine and profit-taking.

AFP

2022 Golden Horse Asian Cinema Observer Report: Part 2

Our film critic CJ Sheu was at the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival to review nominees for the Asian Cinema Observer Recommendation Prize. Here he gives the second of a two-part survey of the films: a Singaporean-Korean production along with films from Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

The News Lens

Hong Kong films defy warnings with strong Golden Horse presence

Taipei (AFP) - Crime thriller "Limbo" leads the pack at the Golden Horse Film Awards in a strong showing for Hong Kong despite veiled warnings from Chinese authorities against joining the prestigious Taiwan-based event.

AFP

Asian stocks swing as Ukraine fears offset inflation hopes

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks fluctuated Wednesday as another positive US inflation report that fanned hopes of a slowdown in the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike campaign was offset by fresh geopolitical concerns over Ukraine.

AFP

Hong Kong leader urges city not to be fixated on '0+0'

Hong Kong's leader has urged the city not to be fixated on a "0+0" Covid-19 arrangement which would end all restrictions for travellers, while reassuring the public he will lift more pandemic curbs even as caseloads rise in mainland China.

Bangkok Post

2022 Golden Horse Asian Cinema Observer Report: Part 1

Our film critic CJ Sheu was at the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival to review nominees for the Asian Cinema Observer Recommendation Prize. Here he gives brief reviews of entries from Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Hong Kong, and South Korea.

The News Lens

Xi’s crackdowns drive Chinese billionaires to booming Singapore

One of the hottest wine bars for Chinese billionaires isn’t atop a Shanghai office tower or within a Beijing courtyard house. It’s in a modest black-and-white bungalow next to a six-lane thruway in the heart of Singapore.

Bangkok Post

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AFP

Asian markets rise further as China moves provide support

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose Tuesday as investors brushed off a reverse on Wall Street and focused on signs of slowing inflation and China's moves to shore up its economy.

AFP

Most Asian markets up further as China moves provide support

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday as investors brushed off a reverse on Wall Street and focused on signs of slowing inflation and China's moves to shore up its economy.

Benzinga

Alibaba Up Over 2%, Nio Down 3%: Hong Kong Stocks Mixed As Varying Voices From Fed Cool Rally Down

Hong Kong stocks traded mixed on Tuesday morning, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index trading 1.87% higher, while some electric-vehicle stocks took a hit. Different voices from the U.S.

Reuters

Police probe playing of Hong Kong protest anthem at Sevens rugby final

Hong Kong police said on Tuesday they were investigating the playing of a song which was the unofficial anthem of the city's anti-government protests at the men's final of the Sevens Series rugby tournament in South Korea this weekend.

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong ‘strongly deplores’ pro-democracy song played instead of Chinese anthem at rugby tournament OLD

Tournament organisers apologise, calling it ‘human error’

The Guardian - UK

Mike Ashley’s Frasers in talks to buy Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes

Suitmaker dating back to 18th century was put up for sale after collapse of Hong Kong-based owner

The Independent UK

Hong Kong officials seize drugs hidden in industrial device

Hong Kong customs officials say they seized about 220 pounds of methamphetamine that was hidden inside an industrial device being sent from Mexico

AFP

Stock markets mixed as global rally peters out

Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets were mixed Monday as traders struggled to maintain momentum after a global surge, though the loosening of China's Covid rules and plans to help its property sector helped Hong Kong extend its rally.

Bangkok Post

Cathay Pacific to reach 70% of pre-pandemic capacity by end-2023

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Monday it expected to operate 70% of its pre-pandemic passenger flight capacity by the end of 2023, up from a planned 33% by the end of 2022, as it pressed ahead with recruitment and training.

AFP

Asian markets mixed as global rally peters out

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders struggled to maintain momentum after a global surge, though the loosening of China's Covid rules and plans to help its property sector helped Hong Kong extend its rally.

AFP

Cathay won't return to pre-pandemic capacity until 'end of 2024'

Hong Kong (AFP) - Cathay Pacific said Monday it does not expect to return to pre-pandemic levels of travel until the end of 2024, highlighting how long the Hong Kong airline's return to normality could take.

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