Tag: Asia
Beijing Condemns US Support for Detained Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai
Beijing has criticized US legislators for showing support for Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon who is currently in prison in Hong Kong and is facing a national security trial next week. The Chinese...
Hong Kong Security Law Case: Dozens Queue for Courtroom Seats to Witness Sentencing
A long line of more than 60 people formed outside a Hong Kong courthouse in anticipation of the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy advocates in a national security trial. The Judiciary announced that only five...
Revised Government GDP Growth Forecast: 2.5% – RTHK
The government recently announced that the full-year economic growth forecast has been revised to 2.5 percent, down from the previous estimated range of 2.5 to 3.5 percent. This adjustment comes after real GDP in...
Boosting Hong Kong’s Performing Arts Scene: Calls for More Venues and Private Sector Support
The performing arts scene in Hong Kong is facing challenges due to a lack of venues, according to industry veterans. The government recently released a blueprint for arts development, which highlighted the need for...
Hong Kong’s InMedia Outlet Fined HK$10,000 for Register Non-Compliance
InMedia, an independent media outlet in Hong Kong, has recently been fined HK$10,000 for not keeping registers of its members and directors at its Wan Chai office. This violation of the Companies Ordinance led...
Transform Tiny Shoebox Homes into Spacious Living Spaces: SoCo – RTHK
A community organization, the Society for Community Organisation (SoCo), is advocating for larger housing units to replace tiny subdivided homes. The government's proposal of a minimum size of 8 square meters for each unit...
US Allies in Europe and Asia De-Risking from Trump
Europe and Asia Uniting Amidst US Political TurmoilThe political landscape in the United States has sent shockwaves across Europe and Asia, prompting a united front among allies to navigate the uncertainty stemming from the...
Hong Kong Tourism Minister Shares Skyline Photo, Embraces New Chapter in Life
Former Hong Kong Tourism Minister Embraces New Chapter in LifeFormer Hong Kong culture and tourism minister Kevin Yeung has shared a heartfelt message on social media announcing a new chapter in his life. This...
Ocean Park Hong Kong Reports HK$71.6M Deficit Despite Record Visitors
Ocean Park in Hong Kong recently reported a deficit of HK$71.6 million in its latest fiscal year, despite recording the highest number of visitors in five years. The park saw around 3,140,000 total attendance...
Deadly Knife Attack at Eastern China School: 8 Dead, 17 Injured
Eight people were killed and 17 others were injured in a tragic knife attack at a vocational school in eastern China. The suspect, a former student of the school, has been arrested by the...
