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Hong Kong election under new law marks culmination of Beijing's campaign

Hong Kong's Legislative Council elections mark the culmination of Beijing's campaign to rein in the body that had once kept it from imposing its unrestrained will over the semi-autonomous territory

Hong Kong public gears up to vote as new election laws comes in effect

Hong Kong voters are preparing to vote for the first time this weekend since election laws were changed, amid a dearth of opposition candidates, months after the city began cracking down on dissent. The legislative elections, to be held Sunday, come after Beijing in March passed a resolution for electoral reform in Hong Kong that gives Beijing more control over who is elected to Hong Kong's legislature. Beijing has tightened its grip over the semi-autonomous Chinese city following months of pro-democracy protests in 2019 that at times descended into violent clashes between police and protesters. Hong Kong later amended its laws in May, reducing the number of directly elected lawmakers to 20 from 35, even as the legislature was expanded from 70 to 90 seats. Most of the lawmakers in the legislature would be appointed by largely pro-Beijing bodies. Under the new laws, legislative candidates will also be vetted by a largely pro-Beijing committee to ensure that only patriots loyal to ..

Hong Kong researchers urge third Covid shot after new Omicron study

Researchers in Hong Kong have urged people to get a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible

FWD Group raises $1.4 billion ahead of Hong Kong IPO: Report

A decision to shift to Hong Kong was made after regulatory approval for FWD's planned U.S. IPO of $2 billion to $3 billion was delayed.

Hong Kong tycoon given 13 months jail for Tiananmen vigil

The District Court convicted seven others on similar charges and handed out sentences of up to 14 months.

China's SenseTime to withdraw $767 million Hong Kong IPO: Report

Sources said an official announcement would be made to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange shortly

Japan to urge China to act responsibly in South China Sea, Hong Kong

Japanese Foreign Minister said on Saturday (local time) that Tokyo intends to urge China to act responsibly in the East and South China Seas, Hong Kong, and its Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

3 Hong Kong democracy activists found guilty over June 4 assembly last year

Three Hong Kong activists were found guilty of unauthorised assembly over a June 4 vigil last year to mark Beijing's 1989 crackdown on protesters in and around Tiananmen Square

Hillhouse, others set to invest $630 mn in China's Giant Biogene: Report

The deal is near closing, but the total investment size may still change, one of the sources said

Hong Kong developer to offer 300 homes at 50% discount to market price

As part of a move to provide more affordable housing in one of the world's most expensive property markets, New World said it will require a downpayment of just 5% of the unit price

Didi Global to start work on US delisting, prepare for Hong Kong debut

The company made the announcement first on its Twitter-like Weibo account

China's Weibo plans to raise $385 mn from Hong Kong secondary listing

Chinese social media firm Weibo Corp plans to price its shares at HK$272.8 ($35.01) each to raise $385 million in its Hong Kong secondary listing

Hong Kong extends travel restrictions, Australia reports 5 cases of Omicron

Hong Kong expanded a ban on entry for non-residents from several countries as global health authorities raced to curb a potential outbreak of the Omicron virus

South Africa, Botswana, Hong Kong flyers to be quarantined in Lucknow

Flyers coming to Lucknow from South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong will have to go in for a 10-day home isolation as a precautionary measure against the new 'Omicron' variant of the novel coronavirus

Covid-19: Hong Kong and China move closer to partial border reopening

Delegations from the two governments met in the tech hub of Shenzhen on Thursday.

Locked in hotels: Hong Kong's Covid rules take mental toll on Cathay pilots

Cathay Pacific, is facing a revolt from pilots who say Hong Kong's tough quarantine rules under its zero-Covid policies are endangering their mental health

Hong Kong defends letting JPMorgan's CEO Jamie Dimon skip quarantine

Lam added that Dimon had limits placed on his itinerary, "and his entire trip was restricted. The risk is totally manageable."

Asia's most expensive apartment sold in Hong Kong's Peak area

The apartment on the Peak came with three parking spaces and is measured at 4,544 square feet

An apartment sale in HK sets a new Asia record for most-expensive housing

The apartment on the Peak, a luxury residential area on Hong Kong Island, came with three parking spaces and is measured at 4,544 square feet

SoftBank leads $93 million investment in NFT gaming firm the Sandbox

The latest fund raising came a little over a year after its last round, as the company saw fast growth in monthly active users and crossed $144 million in transaction volume on the platform.