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HK’s deadliest blaze in decades kills 128

HONG KONG – Hong Kong authorities said Friday the death toll from the city’s worst fire in decades had risen to at least 128,...

HK rights record hit as it marks China handover

HONG KONG—Hong Kong leader John Lee said Tuesday the city has become safer and more competitive as it marks its 28th year under Chinese...

Lumagui leads negotiating panel for double taxation agreement with HK

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui, Jr. led the Philippine Negotiating Panel in the initial round of talks for the Comprehensive Avoidance...

Bangko Sentral seen keeping interest rate steady this week

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will likely keep the policy rate steady this week despite the uptick in August 2023 inflation, Hongkong and Shanghai...

Hong Kong stocks open with losses

Hong Kong stocks fell at the open of trade Tuesday as profit-takers moved in after last week's healthy rally, with sentiment dented by below-par...

Monetary policy conditions in PH remain tight—HSBC

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. said Wednesday monetary policy conditions in the Philippines remain “tight” given the persistent elevated inflation that is one of...

Lawmakers blasts US plans to include Hong Kong’s sanctioned leader at summit

A bipartisan group of United States lawmakers including Florida Senator Marco Rubio has urged Joe Biden's administration to "prohibit" Hong Kong's sanctioned leader from...

Arts election lays bare Hong Kong censorship fears

Three years after his failed first attempt, Chinese painter Zhao Zhijun got what he wanted: an elected role to influence Hong Kong's arts industry...

Hong Kong boy band ends show after falling screen hits dancers

At least two Hong Kong dancers were injured on Thursday night after being hit by a falling screen at a concert of the city's...

New traffic device leaves Hong Kong pedestrians red in the face

New traffic device leaves Hong Ko Pedestrians crossing the road in Hong Kong may now find themselves bathed in a red glow after authorities installed...

Hong Kong on high alert as Xi Jinping visit expected for handover

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Hong Kong Thursday, prompting a massive security effort ahead of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of...

Survey: Hong Kong refugees face ‘dire’ food crisis in Covid outbreak

Nearly three-quarters of Hong Kong's refugees are struggling to put food on the table, according to a survey released Friday, as fears over the...

Elderly care homes in eye of Hong Kong’s deadly Covid storm

Kathleen Wong thought her 89-year-old mother was lucky to get a coveted spot in a government nursing home, but now she watches in horror...

Hong Kong court jails seven over train station mob attack

Seven Hong Kong government supporters who took part in a violent assault on democracy supporters and commuters were jailed on Thursday for what the...
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