Hong Kong
Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces ‘extinction’
World
January 4, 2022
Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces ‘extinction’
HONG KONG, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she could not accept suggestions that…
South Africa study suggests Omicron could displace Delta
World
December 30, 2021
South Africa study suggests Omicron could displace Delta
Dec 28 (Reuters) – Research by South African scientists suggests that Omicron could displace the Delta variant of the coronavirus…
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest 6
World
December 29, 2021
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest 6
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police raided the office of an online pro-democracy news outlet on Wednesday after arresting…
Pro-Beijing candidates sweep victories at Hong Kong polls
World
December 20, 2021
Pro-Beijing candidates sweep victories at Hong Kong polls
HONG KONG (AP) — Pro-Beijing candidates dominated Hong Kong’s legislative elections, beating out moderates and independents in the city’s first…
Hong Kong votes in overhauled “patriots”-only election
World
December 19, 2021
Hong Kong votes in overhauled “patriots”-only election
HONG KONG, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Hong Kong voters went to the polls on Sunday for the first time since…
WHO says measures against delta work for omicron variant too
World
December 3, 2021
WHO says measures against delta work for omicron variant too
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — World Health Organization officials in the Western Pacific say border closures adopted by some countries may…
For sleepy Hong Kong residents, 5-hour bus tour is a snooze
World
October 21, 2021
For sleepy Hong Kong residents, 5-hour bus tour is a snooze
HONG KONG (AP) — Travel-starved, sleep-deprived residents might find a new Hong Kong bus tour to be a snooze. The…
Hong Kong ditches local licensing exam to tackle doctor shortage
World
October 21, 2021
Hong Kong ditches local licensing exam to tackle doctor shortage
HONG KONG, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s legislature on Thursday passed a law that allows overseas-trained doctors to practise…
Court rulings free Hong Kong police to probe older offences under security law
World
October 19, 2021
Court rulings free Hong Kong police to probe older offences under security law
HONG KONG, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Recent court judgements have freed Hong Kong authorities to use national security powers to…
Hong Kong leader unveils ambitious housing plan at ‘new start’ for development
World
October 6, 2021
Hong Kong leader unveils ambitious housing plan at ‘new start’ for development
HONG KONG, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Wednesday the city was at a new…