Hong Kong’s property firms face a squeeze in 2024 from rising funding costs & sluggish home sales & office rentals. According to reports, some of hong kong’s major banks have cut-off fresh financing to the city’s highly leveraged or weak property companies.

Citi predicts home prices to slump in 2024

Hong Kong's flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has announced cancellation of another 28 flights. This week the stated reason is pilots not turning up for the work.

Cathay Pacific cancels another 28 flights, blames it on crew illness | WION Newspoint

Hong Kong's pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai, on Tuesday (Jan 2) pleaded not guilty to all charges against him in a high-profile national security trial. Under a China-imposed national security law, 76-year-old Lai faces multiple charges of conspiracy.

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to charges of conspiracy in national security trial

Hong Kong's flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has announced cancellation of another 28 flights. This week the stated reason is pilots not turning up for the work. Cathay Pacific calls off flights to Beijing, Dubai, Delhi & London.

Cathay Pacific cancels another 28 flights cites pilot on sick leave

Tony Chung was among the first convicted under the Beijing-imposed law that was introduced after the 2019 pro-democracy protests. He was found guilty of secession and money laundering in 2020 and sentenced to 43 months in prison.

Former Hong Kong student leader Chung says 'filled with fear', youngest to be imprisoned under NSL

Hong Kong's primary opposition party has officially shut its doors. The once-prominent civic party cleared its headquarters and shuttered its doors on the 15th of December. Founded in 2006, the civic party -- nicknamed the barristers' party -- was made up of attorneys, academics and other professionals. The party promoted democratisation through political reform. But now, the party and its leaders said they are quitting active politics.

Hong Kong's civic party shuts doors | Civic party clears its headquarters

As media tycoon and pro-democracy activist, Jimmy Lai was in detention for over thousand days. The 76-year-old can face life imprisonment over his charges under Beijing's national security law. The court has adjourned Lai's trial till January 2. Watch the video to know more.

Hong Kong's media tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial adjourned till January 2

Hong Kong court rejects plea to drop media tycoon Jimmy Lai's sedition charge

A court in Hong Kong rejected a request to lift sedition charges levelled against pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai on Friday (Dec 22). During the hearing, Lai' lawyer Robert Pang argued that the charges should be dropped as the prosecution did not lay them within six months of the alleged crime.

Hong Kong court refuses to drop sedition charges against pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai

The landscape of luxury retail is undergoing a transformation. Once a haven for wealthy Chinese shoppers seeking high-end brands, Hong Kong's allure is shifting, reshaping the city's visitor economy.

Despite closures, Hong Kong leads in luxury spending

2023 was meant to be the year that Hong Kong made a comeback to the global scene, kicking off a period tainted by protests, political repression, and covid restrictions. Instead, this year ended up being one of the worst years for the financial centre in recent memory. The hang seng index has dropped 15%, placing it among the largest decliners in the world.

Hong Kong's comeback story turns terrible this year

The year 2023 ended up being one of the worst years for the financial centre in recent memory. The hang seng index has dropped 15%, placing it among the largest decliners in the world.

Hong Kong stocks slip on weak | Hang Seng is among the biggest decliners

Lai's long-awaited national security trial opens in Hong Kong on Monday, with foreign envoys and others saying it is a key test for the city's judicial independence and freedoms under the sweeping national security law imposed by China in 2020.

Hong Kong starts trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai faces his biggest trial yet

The national security trial of media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai began in Hong Kong, on Monday (Dec 18) amid a heavy security presence as dozens of his supporters gathered outside the court.

Jimmy Lai’s landmark national security trial begins in Hong Kong, Britain calls for his release

As media tycoon and pro-democracy activist, Jimmy Lai is at the court to face his biggest trial today. The 76-year-old can face life imprisonment over his charges under Beijing's national security law.

Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai on trial for sedition, foreign collusion charges | WION

Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon's trial begins. Jimmy Lai faces charges of breaching national security and colluding with foreign forces. What is China-introduced national security law and is it worrying, explained

China's national security law for Hong Kong: Explained

In a courtroom drama with profound implications, pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has embarked on a high-stakes trial in Hong Kong. Facing charges of breaching national security and colluding with foreign forces, the 76-year-old entrepreneur and vocal critic of Beijing denies all accusations.

Explained | What is the national security trial against Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy media mogul?

Security is tight outside Hong Kong court as media tycoon and pro-democracy activist arrives at the court to face his biggest trial. The 76-year-old can face life imprisonment.

Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai on trial

Hong Kong's luxury retail sector is undergoing a transformation as the city adjusts to a decrease in high-spending Chinese tourists and a shift in consumer preferences.

Hong Kong luxury retailers adapt as Chinese tourist spending declines

Jimmy Lai, a media magnate who supports democracy, is on trial in Hong Kong on Monday for accusations related to national security that carry a life sentence. The United States and Britain have demanded that Lai be freed.

Pro-democracy Hong Kong media leader Jimmy Lai appears in court for landmark trial

Hong Kong police on Thursday (Dec 14) added names of five more overseas-based activists to the wanted list and has even offered reward for information that'll lead to their arrest.

Hong Kong police announce reward for arrest of pro-democracy activists overseas

Researchers in Hong Kong have claimed to be the first in the world to use a treatment that has proven to be effective in treating liver cancer. The newly developed 'reduce and remove' treatment has been able to prolong the life of a late stage liver cancer.

Hong Kong develops new liver cancer treatment

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