Dubai: Hong Kong (HK) has very often been described as a ‘super connector’ and a ‘super value-adder’ between China and countries outside China, says Mr. Paul Lam Ting-kwok, Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, highlighting HK’s comprehensive professional legal services and its strengths in the rule of law. Speaking at a […]
In a thrilling football match at the AFC Asian Cup, the UAE triumphed over Hong Kong, securing a notable victory that had fans cheering nationwide. The game showcased the UAE’s skill and determination, leaving a lasting impression on both players and spectators. From the first whistle, the UAE team demonstrated their prowess on the field. […]
HKTDC plans to take the bilateral trade relations between the UAE and Hong Kong to the next level with the global trade fairs to be held in Hong Kong. Dubai: Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory trade body for the promotion and creation of opportunities for Hong Kong’s businesses in the global markets, […]
This day in history we feature Angelababy. A Hong Kong model, actress and singer was born on this day in 1989. Trivia – Angelababy Angela Yeung Wing better known by her stage name Angelababy. In 2013, she was chosen by Southern Metropolis Daily as one of the New Four Dan Actresses. In 2016, she won […]
Although many perceive Hong Kong to be a concrete jungle, it is home to one of Asia’s most biodiverse cities and boasts more hard coral species than the Caribbean. These corals are however under threat from pollution and constant urban development. ArchiREEF, a company from Hong Kong University, says it may have a solution: 3D-printed […]
As the pandemic continues to hit the world, it seems Hong Kong offers a cruise that barely touches international borders only to be brought back to the origin point. After several attempts that failed to re-establish travel abroad, this cruise offers people something to look forward to. Prior to the pandemic, Hong Kongers were among […]
A Hong Kong television station said on Tuesday about 100 staff were “affected” by a shake-up as it seeks to remain competitive in a challenging economic environment, a move that has re-ignited worries over media freedom in China’s freest city. Local media said 40 workers had been laid off from i-Cable, including the entire team […]
Three prominent Hong Kong activists are facing jail after pleading guilty on Monday to inciting an “illegal assembly” outside the city’s main police station during last year’s revolutionary pro-democracy protests. Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow and Ivan Lam have spent years campaigning for democracy, becoming activists when they were just teens. Joshua Wong Arguably the most […]
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson went into isolation after a contact tested positive for the coronavirus, as a stay-at-home advisory came into effect for the United States’ third-biggest city on Monday. Global infections have soared past 54 million with more than 1.3 million deaths, and the worrying spikes have forced governments to reimpose deeply unpopular […]
Earlier this week, the Beijing government tightened the noose around one primary school teacher, ripping them off the register, and going so far as to rendering them unable to land a job. Why? Because the teacher had allegedly chosen to discuss an ‘illegal’ pro-independence political party with their students. Similarly, a high schooler was suspended […]
