Hong Kong’s legislature is expected to investigate evidence-based, real-name complaints about lawmakers’ conduct through a committee with an expanded scope, as part of a proposal to revamp current guidelines and regulations. Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen, president of the Legislative Council, said on Thursday that those found in violation could face the maximum penalty of suspension from…
Hong Kong and the EU have pledged to strengthen ties in areas such as decarbonisation, even as the bloc’s top representative to the city said they would continue to critique the financial hub in a “constructive manner”. Delivering a pair of opening remarks at an event on Friday to mark Europe Day, both Harvey Rouse,…
Hong Kong and the EU have pledged to strengthen ties in areas such as decarbonisation, even as the bloc’s top representative to the city said they would continue to critique the financial hub in a “constructive manner”. Delivering a pair of opening remarks at an event on Friday to mark Europe Day, both Harvey Rouse,…
Hong Kong’s legislature plans to amend its rules to require lawmakers to attend meetings, take part in votes and regularly submit work reports. Legislative Council president Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen announced the proposal on Friday, with an aim to implement the changes in the legislature’s next term. “It is the appropriate time for us to undertake…
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park is liaising with law enforcement agencies and looking into a report that ticket touts helped visitors enter the main stadium for Saturday’s star-studded opening ceremony for a fee of about HK$1,000 (US$128) per person. The new park, the city’s largest sports venue, said on Monday that it was “deeply…