Hong Kong flooded by heaviest rainfall in 140 years Hong Kong has been flooded by the heaviest rainfall in nearly 140 years, leaving the city's streets and some subway stations under water and forcing … World • 08 Sep
L'Occitane shares shed 30% after owner shelves deal Hong Kong-listed skincare specialist L'Occitane International's shares fell almost 30% today after its chairman and controlling shareholder said he decided against a deal to take … Business • 05 Sep
L'Occitane's owner against deal to take company private Hong Kong-listed skincare specialist L'Occitane International has said its controlling shareholder had decided against a potential deal to take the company private, curbing speculation of … Business • 04 Sep
Prudential H1 profit up 3.6% helped by Chinese demand Prudential has today posted a 3.6% rise in first-half operating profit, as the Asia-focused insurer benefited from a rebound in Chinese investors buying insurance products … Business • 30 Aug
UN 'alarmed' by detentions marking Tiananmen crackdown The United Nations has said it was "alarmed" by detentions in Hong Kong linked to the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, while China … World • 05 Jun
13 in court over 2019 storming of Hong Kong legislature A Hong Kong court has begun the trial of 13 people over the storming and ransacking of the city's legislature in 2019, which was an … World • 29 May
Ex-husband and in-laws charged with murdering model The ex-husband and two former in-laws of a Hong Kong model have been charged with her murder, after police revealed they had found more body … World • 28 Feb
Indonesian domestic worker wins compensation for abuse An Indonesian woman who was beaten and burned by her former Hong Kong employers was awarded more than €103,400 in damages. World • 10 Feb
Hong Kong's largest national security trial opens Hong Kong's largest national security trial has opened with dozens of pro-democracy figures accused of trying to topple the government in a case critics say … World • 06 Feb
Free flights to Hong Kong to draw post-Covid visitors Hong Kong leader John Lee has unveiled a promotion campaign that will include 500,000 free flights to lure visitors, businesses and investors back to the … World • 02 Feb
Hong Kong exchange headed to worst IPO finish in decade Hong Kong's stock exchange is on track for its weakest year since 2012 for new listings as the city reeled from the pandemic, rising interest … Business • 20 Dec 22
Hong Kong stocks close up 7.7% as China relaxes curbs Hong Kong stocks surged today as investors took heart from the double whammy of lower US inflation data and Beijing announcing a slight relaxation to … Business • 11 Nov 22
Hong Kong to 'trawl world for talent' in reboot attempt Hong Kong's leader today unveiled plans to resuscitate the business hub's fortunes, hoping to lure back international expertise after an exodus of talent. Business • 19 Oct 22
China will never abandon use of force over Taiwan - Xi Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that China would "never commit to abandoning the use of force" when it comes to the issue of Taiwan. World • 16 Oct 22
Cathay union warns of higher fares due to fewer staff Cathay Pacific Airways faces unprecedented staffing and training shortages that will keep airfares high and threaten Hong Kong's resumption of its role as a global … Business • 06 Oct 22
IATA chief warns on Hong Kong hub's Covid recovery Hong Kong has lost its position as a global aviation hub due to China's zero-Covid policy, the head of airlines group IATA said today. Business • 21 Sep 22
Peak Tram back on track in tourist-devoid Hong Kong The Peak Tram, Hong Kong's famed public transport and a popular tourist draw, has reopened after a year-long $102 million facelift, even as the city's … World • 27 Aug 22
Falling video screen hits dancers at Hong Kong concert At least two Hong Kong dancers have been injured after being hit by a falling screen at a concert of the city's most popular boyband … World • 28 Jul 22
'Slim' chance of finding missing crew of sunken vessel The chance of finding 27 crew members alive from a vessel that sank off the coast of Hong Kong is "very slim", government rescue authorities … World • 03 Jul 22
Xi presides over muted Hong Kong handover anniversary Chinese leader Xi Jinping has presided over tightly choreographed celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from Britain. World • 01 Jul 22
China's Xi says Hong Kong has 'risen from the ashes' Hong Kong has overcome its challenges and "risen from the ashes", China's President Xi Jinping said, as he arrived in the former British colony to … Asia • 30 Jun 22
Cathay Pacific forecasts 'substantial' loss in H1 Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways expects a lower first-half loss than last year, driven by strong cargo performance and cost-cutting, the airline said today, while … Business • 14 Jun 22
Foreign teachers in Hong Kong must swear allegiance Foreign English-language teachers working in Hong Kong government schools will need to swear allegiance to the city, officials have told AFP, as fears grow about … World • 11 Jun 22
Catholic cardinal arrested in Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen, one of the most senior Catholic clerics in Asia, and three others who helped run a now-disbanded Hong Kong fund for protesters … World • 12 May 22
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to leave office Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has announced that she will step down in June ending a five-year term in office that saw democracy protests squashed. World • 04 Apr 22
