Clarks picks Hong Kong firm for investment talks British shoe retailer Clarks has picked Hong Kong-based investment firm LionRock Capital to enter exclusive talks for a controlling stake in the 195-year old business, … Business • 02 Oct 20
90 arrests in Hong Kong during pro-democracy protests At least 90 people have been arrested by Hong Kong police as riot officers swooped on democracy protesters opposed to the postponement of local elections. Hong Kong • 06 Sep 20
UN: Security law 'serious risk' to Hong Kong's freedoms China's national security law for Hong Kong poses a serious risk to the city's freedoms and breaches international legal obligations, United Nations special rapporteurs on … World • 04 Sep 20
Hong Kong news site says Irish journalist denied visa A Hong Kong news website has said authorities had denied a visa for an Irish journalist in what press groups described as an alarming acceleration … Asia • 27 Aug 20
Ant delivers timely boost to Hong Kong listing market Ant Financial's planned sale of up to $30 billion worth of shares is set to revive fortunes for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing which fell … Business • 26 Aug 20
Researchers report case of coronavirus reinfection The first case of someone being reinfected with coronavirus has been reported by researchers in Hong Kong. Coronavirus • 24 Aug 20
Hong Kong police arrest pro-democracy media owner Police in Hong Kong have arrested a pro-democracy newspaper owner under a new national security law and police raided his offices in a deepening crackdown … World • 10 Aug 20
China slams 'barbarous' US sanctions on Hong Kong Chinese authorities have slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to China's crackdown in Hong Kong, capping a dramatic week of deteriorating … World • 08 Aug 20
US imposes sanctions on Hong Kong's Lam over crackdown The United States has imposed sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, the territory's current and former police chiefs and eight other officials for … Asia • 07 Aug 20
Hong Kong leader says election postponed Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said that elections for the city legislature will be postponed from 6 September due to a spike in coronavirus cases,dealing … World • 31 Jul 20
Hong Kong arrests deepen 'terror' fears Four Hong Kong student activists were arrested for social media posts, sparking warnings of a new "terror" under authoritarian China. World • 30 Jul 20
Trump ends Hong Kong preferential status US President Donald Trump has ordered an end to Hong Kong's special status under US law to punish China for what he called "oppressive actions" … World • 15 Jul 20
Long queues for Hong Kong's pro-democracy poll Nearly 600,000 Hong Kong citizens cast ballots over the weekend in what the Chinese-ruled city's opposition camp said was a symbolic protest vote against a … News • 12 Jul 20
Australia extends visas for Hong Kong citizens Australia said it was suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and announced measures to attract people and businesses from the Asian financial hub, after … World • 09 Jul 20
China opens new Hong Kong security agency headquarters China has opened a new office for its security agents to operate publicly in Hong Kong for the first time. World • 08 Jul 20
What are Hong Kong police's new powers? The key powers granted to police in Hong Kong under Beijing's sweeping new national security law. World • 07 Jul 20
Ireland urged to speak up about draconian Hong Kong law Ireland has been urged to use its voice on the international stage following the imposition of draconian new security laws in Hong Kong by China. World • 04 Jul 20
Hong Kong's new security law 'Orwellian' - Patten Hong Kong police said they had arrested at least 180 people - including seven under a new national security law - which the city's last … World • 01 Jul 20
China passes controversial Hong Kong security law China's sweeping national security law for Hong Kong will target only a tiny minority, the city's chief executive told the UN, urging international "respect" for … World • 30 Jun 20
China to set up 'national security agency' in Hong Kong China will set up a "national security agency" in Hong Kong to oversee a new law aimed at cracking down on dissent in the city, … Asia • 20 Jun 20
Hong Kong police arrest 53 during pro-democracy protest Police in Hong Kong arrested 53 people during protests last night that saw hundreds of activists take to the streets, before police fired pepper-spray to … World • 10 Jun 20
Dublin most expensive euro zone city in Mercer survey Dublin is the highest ranked euro zone city in a list of the most expensive cities to live in for expatriate employees, the Mercer 2020 … Business • 09 Jun 20
Hong Kong govt leads $5 billion Cathay rescue package Cathay Pacific Airways has today announced a recapitalisation plan worth HK$39 billion ($5.03 billion) led by the Hong Kong government to help it weather the … Business • 09 Jun 20
Hong Kong protesters defy Tiananmen vigil ban Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters defied a ban against gathering at a park to commemorate today's anniversary of China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown. World • 04 Jun 20
Tensions simmer as Hong Kong anthem law debate resumes Hong Kong politicians are set to resume a debate today over a controversial bill that would make disrespecting China's national anthem a criminal offence, as … World • 03 Jun 20
