3 arrested in Hong Kong, mainland Chinese operation targeting money launderers

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities have arrested three men in a cross-border operation targeting a money laundering syndicate that allegedly used pre-recorded footage to bypass digital bank accounts’ facial recognition software and...

CCD Opens Hong Kong Creative Center, Strengthening Global Network Through Design

HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CCD (Cheng Chung Design) announced the grand opening of its new Hong Kong Creative Center, marking a significant milestone in the firm's continued global expansion. Strategically positioned as the central...

Hong Kong aim to ‘get one up on China’, as city sevens teams gun for Asian joy

Hong Kong rugby sevens mainstay Liam Herbert has targeted the twin goals of “getting one up on China”, and earning a HSBC SVNS 3 shot over this weekend’s Asia Rugby Sevens Series leg in Sri Lanka. The city team powered to victory in last month’s...

US weighs ban on Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li’s phone firm as China tensions rise

The move shows the US is widening its national security focus to include Hong Kong firms once seen as neutral [WASHINGTON] The US took steps to block one of Hong Kong’s largest phone companies from accessing domestic telecom networks, citing...

UBS tightens scrutiny of client funds mainly in Singapore and Hong Kong amid regulatory pressure: sources

The Zurich-based lender is using Deloitte and KPMG to help screen client documentation [SINGAPORE] UBS Group is increasing scrutiny of the sources of client money in its fast-growing Asian wealth hubs, pressing some customers into greater...

Hong Kong lifestyle medicine summit to champion holistic vision for health

As Hong Kong grapples with a rise in chronic diseases like cardiovascular issues, cancer and diabetes, a growing frustration is emerging: the conventional medical model, focused on quick diagnosis and prescriptive medication, often falls short of...

What to expect at Hong Kong Arts Festival 2026, from Mozart to Caravaggio

Bookings for the 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival have begun, following the release of the full line-up on October 16, which features more than 1,000 artists from around the world. The festival, which will open over three days from February 27 to...

Hong Kong stars’ surprise wedding, royal Thai cuisine: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. For five decades, Chow Yun-fat has been two people. There is the global...

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: bridging generations through stories by elderly

Hongkonger Wong Yiu-ming was once uncertain about his role in society after retirement, but he has regained confidence after sharing his personal stories with students. “We thought we were teaching the young. But in truth, they helped us see...

Security of Payment: Hong Kong

[co-author: Joshua Lee] What legislation or regulations govern security of payment in construction contracts? The Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (Cap. 652) (SOPO), which came into effect on 28 August 2025, governs security of...

Zhong Lun Hong Kong hires former Sidley Austin partner

Zhong Lun Law Firm’s Hong Kong office has continued its recent capital markets expansion, with former Sidley Austin partner Renee Xiong joining the firm as an international partner this month. Her arrival follows partner Wu Hao’s addition in...

JCI anjur Pesta Makanan Little Hong Kong

JCI anjur Pesta Makanan Little Hong Kong Published on: Thursday, October 16, 2025 Published on: Thu, Oct 16, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Dark Mode: Off SANDAKAN: Junior Chamber International (JCI) Sandakan akan menganjurkan Pesta Makanan...

YK Pao School Hong Kong 2026: Bilingual Pioneer Opens Doors

The curriculum integrates Putonghua and English inquiry cycles, an approach that challenges assumptions that language streaming must precede conceptual depth. HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The YK Pao Education Foundation, established to...

SK hynix ETP Debuts in Hong Kong 2025: First Leveraged Product of Its Kind

By embedding swap-based exposure in a locally listed wrapper, the issuer invites reconsideration of how memory-chip volatility might be traded as an asset class rather than a supply-chain cost. HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CSOP Asset...

Hong Kong Trade Body Eyes Deeper Tech Collaboration With UAE Amid Growing Trade Ties

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is reinforcing its commitment to the UAE market, bringing a delegation of over 20 companies to Gitex Global and North Star this year. The initiative reflects HKTDC's strategic...

Ding makes early running in Macau, injured Watson out of Link Hong Kong Open

Ding Wenyi said his game had been “a little off” over the past several weeks, not that you would have known it at the SJM Macau Open on Thursday. The Chinese 20-year-old carded a seven-under-par 63 in the first round, ending a day that began on...

Hong Kong passes bill to regulate ride-hailing platforms like Uber

Hong Kong’s legislature on Wednesday approved a new law to regulate online ride-hailing services, requiring platforms such as Uber and their drivers to obtain licenses after years of pressure from the city’s taxi industry. According to officials,...

Hong Kong passes bill to regulate ride-hailing platforms under licensing regime

Hong Kong’s legislature has passed a bill that outlines a long-awaited framework to regulate ride-hailing services in the city under a licensing regime. The Uber app. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Speaking at the Legislative Council on Wednesday,...

Hong Kong’s new lawmakers must demonstrate ‘effective democracy’: John Lee

Hong Kong’s new lawmakers should stay united and cooperate with the government to demonstrate “effective democracy” and the “perfect partnership of patriots”, the city’s leader has said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu was speaking at a...

Hong Kong’s Swire Hotels to launch branded residence in Bangkok under Upper House branding as part of global expansion

The branded residence is likely to be one of its kind, even as the firm looks to open its hotels in gateway cities HONG Kong-based Swire Hotels announced on Thursday (Oct 16) that it is launching its first branded residence in South-east Asia...