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benzinga.comSpaceX Bars Hong Kong and China Investors From $75 Billion IPO
Underwriters were instructed not to accept orders from investors in Hong Kong and mainland China for the planned offering. The restriction follows U.S. arms export rules that limit the transfer of sensitive defense technology.
benzinga.comSpaceX Bars China and Hong Kong Investors From $75 Billion IPO
SpaceX instructed underwriters to exclude investors based in China and Hong Kong from its planned share sale. The restrictions follow U.S. defense export rules and reflect broader caution among U.S. technology firms.
EuronewsHong Kong delegation visits Kazakhstan to expand trade ties
A Hong Kong delegation met Kazakh officials to discuss cooperation in finance, logistics, green energy and technology. Trade between China and Central Asia rose 12 percent year on year.
winnipegfreepress.comChina Bars Tiananmen Victims' Relatives From Annual Cemetery Visit on 37th Anniversary
Authorities in Beijing prevented relatives from visiting a cemetery on June 4. In Hong Kong, police increased security around a former vigil site and detained two artists making symbolic gestures.
prnewswire.comHong Kong to Resume Direct Flights to Almaty in Early 2027
Hong Kong officials announced plans to restart nonstop service to Kazakhstan’s largest city. Cathay Pacific will operate three weekly flights using widebody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of next year.
Hong Kong Court Hears Closing Arguments in Subversion Trial Over Tiananmen Vigil Organisation
Closing arguments concluded in the Hong Kong High Court case of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, who face up to 10 years in prison for organising a June 4 vigil. Judgment is expected in July.
Hong Kong Leader Meets Lawmakers on Five-Year Plan
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu held closed-door talks with lawmakers on Friday to review proposals for the city’s first five-year development plan. The plan is scheduled for public consultation in early June and final announcement by year-end.
South China Morning PostHong Kong Court Jails Two Footballers and Betting Agent in Match-Fixing Case
A Hong Kong court sentenced former Under-23 player Brian Fok, Brazilian player Luciano Silva da Silva and betting agent Waheed Mohammad to prison terms of up to 17 months. The three were convicted on five charges connected to a police operation that arrested 23 people for suspect…
South China Morning PostHiker Found Dead After Two-Day Search on Lantau Island
A 51-year-old man went missing while hiking on Lantau Island and was found dead on Friday. Police and firefighters conducted the search after his wife reported him missing on Thursday.
Hong Kong International Airport Opens Expanded Terminal 2
Hong Kong International Airport opened its renovated Terminal 2 on Wednesday. The 3.2-million-square-foot facility is designed to handle up to 30 million passengers annually once fully operational.
info.gov.hkChinese Official Calls Hong Kong Astronaut’s Selection Result of One Country Two Systems
A Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman described the inclusion of Hong Kong’s first astronaut in the Shenzhou-23 mission as a milestone under the one country two systems framework. The official also expressed hope that the mission would encourage more young people in H…
prnewswire.comHong Kong Principal Filmed Arguing With Security Guards in Singapore
A video of a Hong Kong school principal arguing with two security guards in Singapore circulated online. Viewers offered differing interpretations of the recorded exchange.
info.gov.hkHong Kong Plans Licensing Rules for Crypto Advisory and Asset Management Firms
Hong Kong's securities regulator is preparing legislation to bring crypto advisory and asset management services under the same licensing standards applied to traditional finance. A bill is scheduled for introduction to lawmakers in 2026.
South China Morning PostHong Kong Sets Ride-Hailing Permit Quota at 10,000 Vehicles
Authorities will submit a consultation paper to the Legislative Council as early as late Tuesday. The quota is intended to balance passenger demand with road capacity before a full rollout later this year.
South China Morning PostHong Kong Primary School to Merge With Neighbor After Enrollment Drop
Fresh Fish Traders School will combine with CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1. The move follows a warning from education authorities two months earlier and the allocation of zero Primary One classes for the coming term.
prnewswire.comHong Kong Police Inspector Sentenced to 2½ Years for Accepting HK$1.1 Million
Tsuen Wan Court sentenced a suspended chief inspector on two counts each of accepting advantages as a public servant and misconduct in public office. The court found the officer accepted cash and gifts from a businessman between August 2021 and January 2023.
Hong Kong Film Examines Bus Explosion and Intersecting Lives
Director Herman Yau’s new film opens with a Valentine’s Day bus explosion in Hong Kong and follows a police investigation that uncovers multiple personal stories.
focustaiwan.twWu'er Kaixi Discusses Hong Kong's Loss of Freedoms
Wu'er Kaixi stated that the world has allowed Hong Kong to lose freedoms. The comments were made in an interview with France 24.
rediff.comHong Kong Adds China AI Stocks to Stock Gauges
Hong Kong stock gauges may add some of China's top AI companies. Inclusion would open trading links that could bring billions of dollars in inflows.
South China Morning PostHong Kong to Lift Resale Limits on Replacement Flats for Tai Po Fire Survivors
The Hong Kong government will remove resale restrictions on new subsidised flats offered to owners displaced by the November 2025 fire at Wang Fuk Court and will issue two-year vouchers for second-hand subsidised housing.
The IndependentHong Kong Court Ends Arguments in National Security Trial of Two Tiananmen Vigil Organizers
A Hong Kong court concluded final arguments Tuesday in the national security trial of two former organizers of annual vigils marking the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The court said it hopes to deliver a verdict in July.
South China Morning PostHong Kong Court Acquits Former HSBC Banker of Assault Charge
A Hong Kong court cleared Kenneth Tung Hoi-yi of assaulting his wife at their Redhill Peninsula home on April 19, 2025. The ruling also awarded him legal costs after finding the evidence did not support the charge.
South China Morning PostAir-Conditioner Repairman Dies After Falling From 11th Floor of Kowloon City Building
A 38-year-old air-conditioner repairman died after falling from the 11th floor of a residential building in Kowloon City on Tuesday. Police received the report at 12:15 p.m. and the worker was pronounced dead at a hospital at 1:34 p.m.
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investopedia.comHong Kong real estate firm discusses payment to end 11 Skies project obligations
A Hong Kong real estate company is in talks to make a payment that would end its obligations to the 11 Skies mall project. The discussions are the latest step in ongoing negotiations with city officials.
realclearworld.comHong Kong Prosecutor Accuses Two Activists of Inciting Unlawful Acts in National Security Case
A Hong Kong prosecutor said two democracy activists on trial for organizing Tiananmen crackdown vigils attempted to incite others to commit unlawful acts. Closing arguments in the national security case began on Monday.
South China Morning PostHong Kong Reports First Rat Hepatitis E Case of 2026
Health authorities identified a 42-year-old man with hepatitis E on May 5. Residents at the Laguna Verde estate in Hung Hom increased cleaning efforts on Sunday.
South China Morning PostHong Kong Financial Secretary to Visit Europe for Terrorism Financing Talks
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po will travel to Europe for five days beginning Monday. He plans to discuss Hong Kong's efforts against terrorism financing and to promote the city to European businesses.
South China Morning PostHong Kong Central Library Opens in Causeway Bay
The 12-storey Central Library in Causeway Bay opened to the public on May 16, 2001. The facility holds 1.2 million items and includes digital retrieval systems for maps and posters.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump Says Xi Called Jimmy Lai Case Difficult After Beijing Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is not optimistic about the release of Hong Kong media executive Jimmy Lai after discussing the case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump quoted Xi as saying Lai was a tough case to resolve.
Nbc NewsTrump and Xi Conclude Beijing Summit With Boeing Aircraft and Soybean Purchase Agreements
The two-day meeting produced a handful of measurable outcomes but no sweeping agreements. Presidents Trump and Xi discussed Taiwan, Iran and trade but left key issues unresolved. Trump announced commitments for 200 Boeing aircraft and billions of dollars in soybean purchases.
rediff.comTrump to Discuss Jimmy Lai's Imprisonment and Taiwan Arms Sales With Xi Jinping
U.S. President Donald J. Trump will raise the imprisonment of Hong Kong media personality and politician Jimmy Lai along with American arms sales to Taiwan during his upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The meeting comes as China achieved a milestone in…
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The IndependentJimmy Lai’s Son Urges Trump to Seek Father’s Release During China Visit
The son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has asked President Trump to press for his father’s release during meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week. Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February on collusion and sedition charges. Sebastien Lai cite…
nypost.comTourist Dies in Fall from Hong Kong Hotel Rooftop Pool, Injuring Seven on Ground
A 69-year-old American woman plunged from the rooftop pool deck of the Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island in Wan Chai on Monday just after 9 a.m., killing her and injuring seven people on the ground. The impact shattered glass panels at the hotel entrance. The tourist had stopped taki…
news24.comInquiry Finds Disabled Alarms and Flammable Materials Contributed to Hong Kong Fire Deaths
An inquiry into a Hong Kong apartment fire has revealed key factors that led to 168 deaths. Evidence from hearings indicates disabled alarms, flammable materials, and ignored warnings played roles in the incident. The findings highlight safety issues in the affected complex.
BloombergHong Kong Property Shares Rally After Morgan Stanley Boosts Home Price Forecast
Hong Kong property shares rallied on Monday, leading gains in the broader market. Technology stocks also advanced. The surge followed Morgan Stanley's upgraded forecast for home prices in the city.
South China Morning PostSingapore Wealth-Tech Firms Expand to Hong Kong as First Overseas Market
Singapore-based wealth-tech companies are selecting Hong Kong for initial international growth due to its substantial idle savings and financial hub status. Chocolate Finance recently launched there, offering competitive returns on deposits. Other firms like Syfe and Endowus have…
prnewswire.comHong Kong Explores Collaboration Opportunities with Hainan Free Trade Port
Hong Kong is assessing potential benefits from the Hainan Free Trade Port's special customs operations launched in late 2025. Officials aim to leverage strengths in finance, maritime services, and arbitration for mutual development. Initiatives include green finance support and p…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHumanoid Robot Sophia Performs First Classical Music Concert with Live Orchestra in Hong Kong
Sophia the humanoid robot took the stage in Hong Kong for her debut classical music performance alongside a live orchestra. The event marked her first such appearance, distinct from singing over a backing track. @MarioNawfal reported the details of this recent milestone in roboti…
info.gov.hkHong Kong Inquiry Reveals Outdated Guidelines Hindered Fire Risk Detection in Tai Po Blaze
A public inquiry in Hong Kong heard that government surveyors did not identify fire risks at a Tai Po housing complex due to outdated inspection guidelines. The guidelines did not mandate in-person checks of renovation works, potentially allowing illegal alterations to go unnotic…
info.gov.hkHong Kong Security Bureau Defends Appointment of Singer Hins Cheung as Mentor in Rehabilitation Project
Hong Kong's Security Bureau has defended its decision to appoint Cantopop singer Hins Cheung as a mentor in a rehabilitation project for individuals arrested during the 2019 protests. The defense follows criticism from internet users in mainland China. The project, ongoing for tw…
info.gov.hkCoinEx Hosts RISING TIDE Event During Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026
CoinEx organized an event called RISING TIDE: High-Signal Night as part of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026. The gathering included participants from various sectors of the digital asset industry. It aimed to facilitate discussions and networking among attendees.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHong Kong Life Insurance Sales Reach Record HK$330.9 Billion in 2025
Life insurance sales in Hong Kong increased 50.6 percent to HK$330.9 billion in 2025, setting a new record. The growth was driven by affluent customers purchasing policies for wealth transfer, protection, and medical needs. Data from the Insurance Authority showed this followed a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewChina's Ultra-High-Net-Worth Population Increases, Hong Kong Forecast for Growth by 2031
Mainland China's population of individuals with assets exceeding $30 million grew 23 percent over the past five years to 121,677, according to a report. The figure is projected to rise another 18.8 percent to 144,602 by 2031, while China's global share of such individuals decline…
onemileatatime.comCathay Pacific Plans Issuance of 3- and 5-Year Hong Kong Dollar Bonds
Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is preparing to issue bonds in 3-year and 5-year maturities denominated in Hong Kong dollars, according to a term sheet. The document outlines the preliminary details for the debt offering. The airline has not commented further on the potent…