Hong Kong is shedding its sceptical stance on cryptocurrencies and plans to legalise retail trading in contrast to the ban in mainland China. It has planned a mandatory licencing programme for crypto platforms that would be enforced from March next year to allow retail trading, Bloomberg reported citing sources.

Hong Kong to legalise retail crypto trading, plans to become top digital assets' centre

New guidelines have been issued for teachers in Hong Kong. Disqualified Teachers can now regain their license back. Watch this video to know all the details.

New guidelines for Hong Kong teachers: Disqualified teachers can regain their license

Hong Kong's administration is all set to bring a 'reward and punishment' system for its civil servants while many agree that the current civil service disciplinary process is too time consuming and needs immediate fixing.

Hong Kong to bring civil services reforms; John Lee moves 'reward and punishment' system

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has unveiled a new visa scheme to attract overseas talent. The top talent pass allows graduates from top universities and those earning above 2.5 Million Hong Kong Dollars to work or pursue opportunities in Hong Kong for 2 years. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Hong Kong unveils new visa scheme

Hong Kong's new leader John Lee delivered his maiden policy address annual policy address on Wednesday, mapping out his priorities for the former British colony which returned to Chinese rule in 1997.

Hong Kong's new leader John Lee delivers first policy speech

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday said he wants to bolster the city's competitiveness and attract more overseas talent, including graduates from top global universities.

Visa reform, property ownership: Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee vows to lure foreign talent

Hong Kong is now increasing its limit on the number of people that gather outside. A dozen people have been given the nod to form a group and gather outside.

Hong Kong relaxes covid restrictions, approves public gatherings to 12 people from 4

Hong Kong's chief executive John Lee has unveiled a plan to woo back foreign talent and ease the housing concerns. It is done in a bid to revive city's startle as the international financial hub.

HK tries to reverse expat exodus with housing tax cut, new visa

Besides hailing the comprehensive control over Hong Kong and not ruling out the use of force for the reunification of Taiwan. Watch the video to know more about China and Taiwan's relationship.

Taiwan says 'Will not back down on sovereignty'

Besides hailing the comprehensive control over Hong Kong and not ruling out the use of force for the reunification of Taiwan. Watch the video to know what President Xi Jinping said about poverty alleviation.

CPC meet: Xi hails poverty alleviation, emphasis on 'common prosperity'

There has been a surge in air traffic in Hong Kong. Passer throughput is up 10% at 525,000. Passenger traffic jumped 140% in the first nine months.

Hong Kong air traffic surges: Passer throughput up 10% at 525,000

In a shocking incident, a Chinese consulate official beat up a protester. Manchester police have launched a probe. A former leader has called on the Chinese embassy to issue an apology.

Manchester shocker: Chinese consulate official beat up protester; Manchester police launch probe

The spokesperson for the office of British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Monday that the alleged assault on a protestor inside the Chinese consulate in Manchester was “concerning”.

UK PM's office 'concerned' over attack on Hong Kong pro-democracy protester

The Hong Kong government expresses ‘strong disapproval’ after UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) says it was ‘alarmed’ over four minors sentenced to detention under national security law.

Hong Kong hits back over UN human rights criticism after four minors sent to a correctional centre

In Hong Kong, a cartoonist has drawn the Hong Kong police being called to a school to handle unruly school pupils. The cartoonist has denied trying to criticise the riot police.

Hong Kong: Police complain to newspaper over cartoon, cartoonist denies allegations

There are many places in the world to get a job and live a good life but there are very few good places to get retired and receive pensions. In a recent survey, Iceland has been rated for the second year running as the best place all because of the private and public sector pension benefits available to all.

World Business Watch: Singapore beats Hong Kong in Asian pension systems

Hong Kong reiterated its stand on the luxury megayacht—linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch—that is docked in its waters. Hong Kong leader John Lee told reporters on Tuesday (October 11) that the city has "no legal basis" to act on Western sanctions.

On Russian superyacht linked to Putin ally, Hong Kong leader says 'no legal basis' to act on the vessel

Property demand in Hong Kong is falling now and sliding demands shows how a city which was at a forefront of a global property earlier booming is now bracing for an even deeper slump interest rates.

World Business Watch: Hong Kong property market tumbling as unsold homes pile up

US warned Hong Kong against providing a 'safe haven' for sanctioned oligarchs. Russian tycoon's $500mn reached Hong Kong waters this week and Hong Kong has refused to seize Russian yacht.

US warns of damage to Hong Kong's reputation as a financial hub

For the first time ever, five teenagers have been charged under Hong Kong's National Security Law. They have been ordered to serve up to three years in detention in a training centre.

Five HK teenagers sentenced in 1st security case involving minors

Five teenagers from Hong Kong who were accused of urging an “armed revolution” have been ordered to send to a correctional facility for three years in a national security case.

In a first, five Hong Kong teenagers detained for three years under security law

US warned Hong Kong against providing a 'safe haven' for sanctioned oligarchs. Russian tycoon's $500mn reached Hong Kong waters this week. Hong Kong has refused to seize Russian yacht.

US and Hong Kong clash over Russian Tycoon's yacht

A judge on Saturday imposed a maximum three-year prison sentence on five youths who were members of a Hong Kong organisation that promoted independence from Chinese authority for calling for a "armed revolution" in a case involving national security.

Five teenagers sent to 'correction facility' for 'armed revolution' in Hong Kong

Home prices in Hong Kong, long the world’s most expensive housing market, could fall by 30% by the end of 2023, compared to 2021’s prices, analysts at Goldman Sachs predicted.

World Business Watch | Goldman Sachs: Hong Kong home prices could fall 30%

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