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Number of multi-millionaires in Hong Kong reaches new high
Hong Kong, April 9 | A survey released by Citibank Hong Kong showed that the number of multi-millionaires in Hong Kong has reached 515,000,...
Christie’s Hong Kong presents 20/21 Online sale
By IANSlife FeaturesNew Delhi, March 15 (IANSlife) Christie's 20th/21st Century Art Department is presenting the first sale of the year for the category in...
China opposes G7’s smears on decision to improve Hong Kong’s electoral...
Beijing, March 15 | China strongly opposes foreign interference in its internal affairs, a Chinese spokesperson said on Sunday in response to the Group...
Mainland-made Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines arrive in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Feb 19 | The first batch of mainland-manufactured Covid-19 vaccines arrived in Hong Kong on Friday afternoon, which, as the first vaccines...
Hong Kong approves Sinovac’s vaccine for emergency use
Hong Kong, Feb 18 | The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday gave nod to the emergency use of the inactivated...
HKTB launches virtual event ahead of CNY to promote Hong Kong...
Hong Kong, Feb 10 | In a bid to accelerate its promotional efforts as part of the post-Covid-19 tourism-recovery plan, the...
Hong Kong strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Hong Kong, Feb 7 | In the wake of the of challenges brought by global climate change, Hong Kong's finance chief Paul Chan said...
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate hits 16-yr high
Hong Kong, Jan 19 | Hong Kong's unemployment rate hit a 16-year high in the period between October-December 2020 as the fourth wave of...
Dozens held in largest crackdown on Hong Kong opposition
Hong Kong, Jan 6 | Hong Kong has arrested dozens of pro-democracy activists and politicians, accusing them of trying to "overthrow" the city's government.The...
China in clear breach of deal by expelling Hong Kong MPs:...
Hitesh TikooLondon, Nov 13 | The UK has accused China of violating its legal agreement with London after Beijing expelled four Hong Kong opposition...
‘US interference in Hong Kong affairs unacceptable, barbaric’
Hong Kong, Nov 11 | Matthew Cheung, Acting Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said that the so-called sanctions imposed...
Hong Kong again bars Air India flights over Covid cases
New Delhi, Oct 28 | Hong Kong has barred Air India flights from Mumbai till November 10 after five passengers on the Indian carrier's...
Hong Kong to relax social-distancing rules
Hong Kong, Oct 20 | Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Tuesday announced that her government could slightly relax some of the incumbent...
Hong Kong to ease social distancing measures
Hong Kong, Sep 15 | Hong Kong will further ease social distancing measures from Friday onwards, allowing more entertainment venues to reopen as...
Hong Kong Covid-19 death toll climbs to 100
Hong Kong, Sep 12 | The coronavirus death toll in Hong Kong increased to 100 on Saturday after a new fatality was reported, authorities...
Hong Kong to relax social distancing measures
Hong Kong, Sep 8 | Hong Kong authorities announced on Tuesday the further relaxation of social distancing measures as the city has witnessed a...
Hong Kong police arrest man suspected of sedition
Hong Kong, Sep 7 | The Hong Kong police arrested a 47-year-old male on suspicion of posting seditious texts.The man held 29 street lectures...
Air India to suspend services to Hong King till August-end
New Delhi, Aug 19 | National carrier Air India's services to Hong Kong have been temporarily halted as few passengers on board recent...
Arrested Hong Kong tycoon tells protesters to be ‘careful’
Hong Kong, Aug 13 | Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai - the most high-profile person to be detained under a controversial new security law...
Hong Kong media tycoon held amid sweep of arrests
Hong Kong, Aug 11 | The Hong Kong business tycoon Jimmy Lai has been arrested along with other pro-democracy and media figures, raising fears...
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate remains at over 15-yr high
Hong Kong, July 21 | Hong Kong's unemployment rate remained the highest in more than 15 years during the past three months as the...
UK to suspend extradition treaty with Hong Kong
By Hitesh TikooLondon, July 20 | UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is expected to suspend the country's extradition treaty with Hong Kong amid rising...
Ended preferential treatment for Hong Kong: Trump
Washington, July 15 | US President Donald Trump has signed an order to end preferential treatment for Hong Kong, as his administration adopts an...
Trott & I got ‘spiked’ during Hong Kong Sixes, claims Bresnan
London, July 9 | Former England cricketer Tim Bresnan recently opened up about his struggles with mental health and also recounted an incident where...
Facebook, Zoom pause Hong Kong’s requests for users’ data
San Francisco, July 8 | Microsoft and video meet platform Zoom have joined several tech giants who have decided not to process data requests...
US House approves new Hong Kong-related sanctions
Washington, July 2 | The Democrats-led US House of Representatives has approved new Hong Kong-related sanctions, after Beijing imposed a security law for the...
First arrests under Hong Kong ‘anti-protest’ law
Hong Kong, July 2 | Hong Kong police have made their first arrests under a new "anti-protest" law imposed by Beijing, as crowds marked...
Law on safeguarding national security in Hong Kong takes effect
Hong Kong, July 1 | The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region...
53 arrested for unlawful assembly in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, June 29 | The Hong Kong police said that they had arrested 53 people for unlawful assembly in Mong Kok area on...
Hong Kong Disneyland reopens after 6 months
Hong Kong, June 18 | Hong Kong Disneyland reopened on Thursday after being closed for six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and became...
Anti-China protests: Siliguri’s Hong Kong market to change name (Lead)
Kolkata, June 17 | Amid anti-China protests in various districts of north Bengal, shop owners in Siliguri's popular Hong Kong market on Wednesday decided...
Hong Kong to let groups of 50 people meet in public
Hong Kong, June 16 | Hong Kong is set to dramatically reduce its social-distancing measures this week, allowing public gatherings of up to 50...
Hong Kong considers easing public-gathering limits
Hong Kong, June 15 | Hong Kong health authorities could further relax rules on public gatherings to allow groups of up to 12 people...
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort to reopen on Thursday
Hong Kong, June 15 | Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will reopen on Thursday after being closed for almost five months because of the coronavirus...
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park reopens after over 4 months
Hong Kong, June 13 | Hong Kongs Ocean Park reopened on Saturday after more than four months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.Some...
Hong Kong’s legislature passes national anthem law
Hong Kong, June 4 | Hong Kongs legislature passed the national anthem bill on Thursday by an overwhelming majority, outlawing insults against the Chinese...
Trump blasts China over Hong Kong
Washington, May 30 | US President Donald Trump said that Washington will no longer extend preferential treatment to Hong Kong in light of China's...
Hong Kong Ocean Park to reopen in next few weeks
Hong Kong, May 9 | The Hong Kong Ocean Park is preparing to reopen in the next few weeks in light of improving signs...
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific eyes ‘structural change’
Hong Kong, May 7 | Hong Kongs flag carrier, Cathay Pacific was looking at "structural change" as it investigates how to downscale its business...
Hong Kong to relax rules on public gatherings
Hong Kong, May 4 | Hong Kong is set to relax its rules on public gatherings after the coronavirus pandemic showed signs of abating...
Hong Kong to ease quarantine restrictions
Hong Kong, April 28 | Hong Kong will ease quarantine restrictions on travellers from mainland China, providing exemptions for school students crossing the border...
Art Basel Hong Kong goes virtual with Online Viewing Rooms
New Delhi, March 24 | Art Basel's Online Viewing Rooms (OVR) debuted an international lineup of 235 leading galleries from 31 countries and territories,...
Dog who was declared coronavirus-free dies in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, March 18 | World's first animal -- a Pomeranian dog who was declared coronavirus free after being quarantined at a government facility...
COVID-19: Hong Kong reports new confirmed case; total 96
Hong Kong, March 1 | Hong Kong on Sunday reported one confirmed case of COVID-19, which was related to a Buddhist worship hall that...
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong increase to 84
Hong Kong, Feb 25 | Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reported on Tuesday three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total...
Hong Kong residents hit by mask scam on Facebook
Hong Kong, Feb 22 | About 100 Hong Kong residents have fallen victim to mask scams orchestrated by a suspected organised gang on Facebook,...
Evacuees from Japan cruise ship arrive in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Feb 20 | More than 100 Hong Kong citizens stranded on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan, arrived in...
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong increase to 65
Hong Kong, Feb 20 | Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said late on Wednesday that the number of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Hong Kong lifts cruise ship quarantine
Hong Kong, Feb 10 | Hong Kong authorities have allowed over 3,600 passengers that were forced into quarantine for five days on the World...
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IIIT-H develops unique charging solution for e-bikes
Hyderabad, April 21 | Researchers at the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H) have designed a unique charging solution for e-scooters.Dr. Aftab Hussain,...
