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Police on duty in Hong Kong during protests on 1 July

What are Hong Kong police's new powers?

World • 07 Jul 20

Hong Kong's government said the protest slogan 'Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times' implies subversion under the new law

Ireland urged to speak up about draconian Hong Kong law

World • 04 Jul 20

Riot police arrest a man during protests in the city

Hong Kong's new security law 'Orwellian' - Patten

World • 01 Jul 20

The passing of the national security law comes after a year of angry pro-democracy protests

China passes controversial Hong Kong security law

World • 30 Jun 20

China says the move is aimed at cracking down on dissent

China to set up 'national security agency' in Hong Kong

Asia • 20 Jun 20

Police detain an activist during a rally to mark a year of pro-democracy rallies in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 53 during pro-democracy protest

World • 10 Jun 20

Dublin is ranked 46th out of 209 cities around the world in the Mercer 202 Cost of Living Survey

Dublin most expensive euro zone city in Mercer survey

Business • 09 Jun 20

Cathay has grounded most of its planes because of falling demand amid coronavirus-related travel curbs

Hong Kong govt leads $5 billion Cathay rescue package

Business • 09 Jun 20

People gathered in Hong Kong's Victoria Park despite ban

Hong Kong protesters defy Tiananmen vigil ban

World • 04 Jun 20

Pro-democracy protesters gather during a 'Lunch With You' rally at a shopping mall in the Central district of Hong Kong

Tensions simmer as Hong Kong anthem law debate resumes

World • 03 Jun 20

Foreign secretary Dominic Raab said China's behaviour over Hong Kong is unacceptable

Raab criticises China's behaviour in Hong Kong

World • 02 Jun 20

The US declaration could have far-reaching consequences for Hong Kong

Hong Kong loses US 'special status' - what next?

World • 28 May 20

Police rounded up hundreds of protesters

China criticised over Hong Kong national security bill

World • 28 May 20

Hong Kong Police raise the blue flag warning protesters, press and pedestrians to disperse during demonstrations in Hong Kong on Sunday

Hong Kong police warn they will not tolerate disruption

World • 26 May 20

Riot police on the streets as thousands rally over proposed security laws

Hong Kong hit by protests over China security proposal

World • 24 May 20

Investors are worried about Beijing's increasing influence in the Hong Kong finance hub and what that could mean for doing business there

Hong Kong stocks battered by China security proposal

Business • 22 May 20

Pro-democracy politicians speak to the media after China's parliament said it will discuss a proposal for a national security law

China set to impose national security law on Hong Kong

World • 21 May 20

It was the second time in 10 days that have legislators pushed and shoved each other over the procedures of electing a chairperson

Scuffles among HK legislators over committee leadership

World • 18 May 20

Standard Chartered's first quarter pre-tax profits fell by 12% from the same period a year earlier to $1.22 billion

StanChart sees key markets lead quick economic recovery

Business • 29 Apr 20

Hong Kong had seen widespread street protests since 2019

Hong Kong activists arrested over last year's rallies

News • 18 Apr 20

Ying Ying and Le Le have been at Ocean Park since 2007 (Pic: Ocean Park)

Lockdown love-in for Hong Kong panda pair

News Lens • 08 Apr 20

HSBC shareholders in Hong Kong are considering calling for an extraordinary meeting with management

HSBC's HK shareholders mull legal action over dividend

Business • 06 Apr 20

The Covid-19 outbreak has forced the airline to ground more than half its fleet and request aircraft delivery delays

Virus to push Cathay Pacific into half yearly loss

Business • 11 Mar 20

Just four of Hermes' 43 stores on the mainland and areas like Hong Kong and Macau are still closed due to the coronavirus outbreak

Hermes starting to see return to normal in China

Business • 26 Feb 20

Hong Kongers have been stockpiling toilet roll during the coronavirus outbreak

Armed gang steals toilet roll amid Hong Kong shortage

World • 17 Feb 20

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