Hong Kong

Hong Kong Business Sector Now Under Patriotism Mandate, Says Report

02 Jul 2025

Beijing has tightened its national security hold over Hong Kong, extending its demands for patriotism beyond politics to include the business community. Authorities now expect business leaders to align with state-defined national interests, promoting loyalty not just in governance but across economic sectors. This shift reflects a broader strategy to...

Air India Flight to Delhi Returns to Hong Kong Mid-Air Due to Technical Glitch

16 Jun 2025

An Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi had to turn back mid-air on Monday when the pilot reported a suspected technical problem. The AI315 flight was operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and landed at Hong Kong as a precautionary measure, officials said. The incident occurs against the backdrop...

Hong Kong Bans Mobile Game Under Security Law For Alleged Pro-Independence Content

11 Jun 2025

Hong Kong banned a mobile game under its national security law, blaming it for supporting armed revolution and separatist thought pertaining to Taiwan and Hong Kong. The game, Reversed Front: Bonfire, by Taiwan developer ESC, has been taken off Apple's app store, with the government issuing a warning to the...

Eyes In The Sky: Hong Kong Police Deploy Drones To Patrol Urban Crime Zones

06 Jun 2025

Hong Kong police launched their first urban drone patrol operations, using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to increase surveillance and crime prevention within highly populated urban areas. On Friday, a drone was used to scan a 96,000 square metre section of Yau Ma Tei and Jordan, Kowloon about the size of...

Knife-Wielding Robber Escapes with Rs. 40 Lakh in Hong Kong Bank Heist

02 Jun 2025

A manhunt is under way in Hong Kong following a knife robbery of a branch of Hang Seng Bank inside Fortune City One shopping centre on Ngan Shing Street, Sha Tin. The 5 p.m. Monday robbery resulted in the getaway of the attacker with HK$370,000 (approximately Rs. 40.27 lakh), reported...

Hong Kong Sees New Covid Surge : What’s Happening?

16 May 2025

Several countries in Southeast Asia are facing a new wave of Covid-19 infections. Hong Kong and Singapore have reported sharp increases in cases, while China and Thailand are also seeing a rise. According to Bloomberg, this may be part of a larger regional trend. Hong Kong Sees New Covid Surge...

Why Was Hong Kong Disneyland So Empty? Recession or Vacation?

20 Apr 2025

American visitor Megan Nyvold was left speechless upon her recent Hong Kong Disneyland trip when she encountered the theme park nearly empty. Shocked that there were few people around, she queried in social media comments whether the world was entering into an economic downturn. "WHY AM I THE ONLY ONE...

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party to Disband Amid Beijing Pressure

13 Apr 2025

Hong Kong's Democratic Party, the city's biggest pro-democracy force, is moving definitively towards dissolution. The action highlights the declining room for dissent under Beijing's tightening grip. On April 13, more than 90% of members sanctioned the leadership to proceed with dissolution procedures, including financial investigations and legal rituals. Although not...

CK Hutchison Halts Panama Port Sale as China-U.S. Tensions Escalate

29 Mar 2025

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison will not sign a deal next week to sell its Panama port operations to a BlackRock-led group, sources say. The delay follows mounting pressure from Beijing, which is now conducting an antitrust review of the sale. The transaction, part of a $22.8 billion global ports...

Hong Kong Emerges as a Startup Hub, Surpassing Shenzhen in Unicorns

03 Mar 2025

Hong Kong has become a key hub for software startups targeting the mainland Chinese market and beyond. Thanks to its strong business environment and deep ties to the Greater Bay Area, the city continues to thrive. Additionally, its open information flows further support innovation. Tech Startups Reach Record Numbers Hong...

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