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
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
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 British governor Chris Patten has described as "Orwellian". World • 01 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 British governor Chris Patten has described as "Orwellian". 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 its right to protect national security. World • 30 Jun 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 its right to protect national security. 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, state media said. Asia • 20 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, state media said. 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 disperse crowds. World • 10 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 disperse crowds. 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 Cost of Living Survey shows. Business • 09 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 Cost of Living Survey shows. 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 coronavirus pandemic. 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 coronavirus pandemic. 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
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 the city ramps up for fresh protests amid simmering anti-government tensions. World • 03 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 the city ramps up for fresh protests amid simmering anti-government tensions. World • 03 Jun 20
Raab criticises China's behaviour in Hong Kong Britain must bring together a coalition beyond the "usual suspects" to moderate China's "egregious behaviour" against Hong Kong, the country's foreign minister, Dominic Raab, said. World • 02 Jun 20
Raab criticises China's behaviour in Hong Kong Britain must bring together a coalition beyond the "usual suspects" to moderate China's "egregious behaviour" against Hong Kong, the country's foreign minister, Dominic Raab, said. World • 02 Jun 20
Hong Kong loses US 'special status' - what next? A declaration by the US that Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous from China is a historic moment with potentially far-reaching consequences for the finance hub - though much will depend on what President Donald Trump does next. World • 28 May 20
Hong Kong loses US 'special status' - what next? A declaration by the US that Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous from China is a historic moment with potentially far-reaching consequences for the finance hub - though much will depend on what President Donald Trump does next. World • 28 May 20
China criticised over Hong Kong national security bill The United States, Britain, Australia and Canada have criticised China for imposing a new security law that they said would threaten freedom and breach a 1984 Sino-British agreement on the autonomy of the former colony. World • 28 May 20
China criticised over Hong Kong national security bill The United States, Britain, Australia and Canada have criticised China for imposing a new security law that they said would threaten freedom and breach a 1984 Sino-British agreement on the autonomy of the former colony. World • 28 May 20
Hong Kong police warn they will not tolerate disruption Police in Hong Kong have issued a warning that they would not tolerate disruptions to public order, after activists circulated calls online for fresh demonstrations tomorrow. World • 26 May 20
Hong Kong police warn they will not tolerate disruption Police in Hong Kong have issued a warning that they would not tolerate disruptions to public order, after activists circulated calls online for fresh demonstrations tomorrow. World • 26 May 20
Hong Kong hit by protests over China security proposal Hong Kong police fired teargas and water cannon to disperse thousands protesting against a plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, signalling a return to mass protests that hit the financial hub last year. World • 24 May 20
Hong Kong hit by protests over China security proposal Hong Kong police fired teargas and water cannon to disperse thousands protesting against a plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, signalling a return to mass protests that hit the financial hub last year. World • 24 May 20
Hong Kong stocks battered by China security proposal Property and financial companies were among the biggest victims in a stock market sell-off in Hong Kong today after China submitted a security law proposal for the city that has fanned fears of fresh protests. Business • 22 May 20
Hong Kong stocks battered by China security proposal Property and financial companies were among the biggest victims in a stock market sell-off in Hong Kong today after China submitted a security law proposal for the city that has fanned fears of fresh protests. Business • 22 May 20
China set to impose national security law on Hong Kong China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year's pro-democracy unrest, a Chinese official has said. World • 21 May 20
China set to impose national security law on Hong Kong China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year's pro-democracy unrest, a Chinese official has said. World • 21 May 20
Scuffles among HK legislators over committee leadership Scuffles broke out this morning between pro-democracy and pro-government legislators in Hong Kong, over the leadership of a key committee which could pave the way for a debate on a controversial China national anthem bill. World • 18 May 20
Scuffles among HK legislators over committee leadership Scuffles broke out this morning between pro-democracy and pro-government legislators in Hong Kong, over the leadership of a key committee which could pave the way for a debate on a controversial China national anthem bill. World • 18 May 20
StanChart sees key markets lead quick economic recovery Standard Chartered said today it expects its main markets to lead global economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis as early as later this year. Business • 29 Apr 20
StanChart sees key markets lead quick economic recovery Standard Chartered said today it expects its main markets to lead global economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis as early as later this year. Business • 29 Apr 20
Hong Kong activists arrested over last year's rallies Police in Hong Kong carried out a sweeping operation against high-profile democracy campaigners, arresting 13 activists on charges related to massive protests that rocked the Asian financial hub last year. News • 18 Apr 20
Hong Kong activists arrested over last year's rallies Police in Hong Kong carried out a sweeping operation against high-profile democracy campaigners, arresting 13 activists on charges related to massive protests that rocked the Asian financial hub last year. News • 18 Apr 20
Lockdown love-in for Hong Kong panda pair Two giant pandas have successfully mated at a Hong Kong theme park for the first time in more than a decade after it was closed to the public due to coronavirus lockdown there. News Lens • 08 Apr 20
Lockdown love-in for Hong Kong panda pair Two giant pandas have successfully mated at a Hong Kong theme park for the first time in more than a decade after it was closed to the public due to coronavirus lockdown there. News Lens • 08 Apr 20
HSBC's HK shareholders mull legal action over dividend HSBC shareholders in Hong Kong are considering calling for an extraordinary meeting with management and taking possible legal action against the bank's decision to scrap dividend payments. Business • 06 Apr 20
HSBC's HK shareholders mull legal action over dividend HSBC shareholders in Hong Kong are considering calling for an extraordinary meeting with management and taking possible legal action against the bank's decision to scrap dividend payments. Business • 06 Apr 20
Virus to push Cathay Pacific into half yearly loss Cathay Pacific has warned of a substantial loss in the first half of the year and flagged more capacity cuts due to the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 11 Mar 20
Virus to push Cathay Pacific into half yearly loss Cathay Pacific has warned of a substantial loss in the first half of the year and flagged more capacity cuts due to the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 11 Mar 20
Hermes starting to see return to normal in China Birkin handbag maker Hermes said it was starting to see a return to normality in China, with just four of its 43 stores on the mainland and areas like Hong Kong and Macau still closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 26 Feb 20
Hermes starting to see return to normal in China Birkin handbag maker Hermes said it was starting to see a return to normality in China, with just four of its 43 stores on the mainland and areas like Hong Kong and Macau still closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 26 Feb 20
Armed gang steals toilet roll amid Hong Kong shortage Armed robbers who stole hundreds of toilet rolls are being hunted by Hong Kong police, in a city hit by shortages caused by coronavirus panic-buying. World • 17 Feb 20
Armed gang steals toilet roll amid Hong Kong shortage Armed robbers who stole hundreds of toilet rolls are being hunted by Hong Kong police, in a city hit by shortages caused by coronavirus panic-buying. World • 17 Feb 20
