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21/08/2021

This week, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index -- which tracks the 30 largest tech firms that trade in the city -- has fallen more than 10 per cent. That's the index's worst weekly performance since February.

China has toughened its regulation on the country tech companies by passing sweeping new rules about the collection and use of personal data.

19/07/2021

The U.S. has sanctioned seven Chinese officials for their participation in China’s clampdown on democracy in Hong Kong. The

11/11/2020

Fifteen pro-democracy lawmakers announced their resignations from Hong Kong's Legislative Council (LegCo) on Tuesday in protest at the ouster o

11/08/2020

A pro-democracy newspaper raided by Hong Kong's newly established national security police pledged defiance on Tuesday in the face of a growing

10/08/2020

Continuing with the ruthless suppression of the dissenting voices in Hong Kong since the national security law was imposed, Jimmy Lai, a media tycoon and critic

31/05/2019

DCAD, NextFab co-host visit from Hong Kong business delegation https://www.delawarebusinesstimes.com/dcad-hosts-hong-kong-delegation/

DCAD and NextFab recently co-hosted a visit from representatives of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY).

30/05/2019

Australia seeks assurances on HK extradition laws https://www.afr.com/news/policy/foreign-affairs/australia-seeks-assurances-on-hong-kong-s-new-extradition-laws-20190528-p51s0f

Australia has raised concerns with the Hong Kong government about a proposed new extradition agreement with mainland China which big business fears will undermine the territory’s legal and economic independence from Beijing.

30/05/2019

Updated- Only 0.9 pct of Portuguese voters in Macau and HK voted for EU elections https://www.macaubusiness.com/only-0-9-pct-of-portuguese-voters-in-macau-and-hk-voted-for-eu-elections/

Macau, MNA | Of the 71,163 registered Portuguese voters in Macau and Hong Kong, only 0.9 per cent chose to cast their ballot in the European Union Parliament Elections, according to information provided by the Portuguese Consulate-General to MNA on Tuesday

30/05/2019

Co-founder of walking tours firm helping preserve Hong Kongs heritage one step at a time https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3011873/co-founder-walking-tours-firm-helping-preserve-hong-kongs

Paul Chan believes locals and people from other parts of the world are still interested in discovering another side of Hong Kong.

30/05/2019

Hong Kong Judges ?Disturbed? by Plan For Renditions to Mainland China http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/261236268/hong-kong-judges-disturbed-by-plan-for-renditions-to-mainland-china

Top judges and lawyers have added their voices to a growing chorus of opposition to plans by the Hong Kong government to allow the rendition of

18/03/2019

Govt to protect harbour http://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2019/03/20190317/20190317_161904_429.html

Victoria Harbour is a natural treasure. Today, our responsibility is clear and compelling: to preserve and protect it, while making it accessible and desirable for you, the people of Hong Kong. It’s an inspiring mission.

16/03/2019

Canada rope in Monty Desai as head coach http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/259983851/canada-rope-in-monty-desai-as-head-coach

3:19 AM ETCanada have roped in Monty Desai as their new head coach for the upcoming World Cricket League Division 2 Qualifiers. Desai has had coaching expe

11/03/2019

Aviation regulator in China places nationwide ban on Boeing planes http://www.hongkongnews.net/news/259899897/aviation-regulator-in-china-places-nationwide-ban-on-boeing-planes

The Boeing 737 Max of which there are about sixty in use in China have all been grounded pending further information on the crash on Sunday.