Hong Kong’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.5% in the three months ending June 2025, matching the previous period and holding at May’s peak which was the highest level since December 2022. The number of unemployed people remained stable at around 136,200, while total employment dropped by 7,400 to 3.66 million. Unemployment increased…
An appeal hearing for 12 pro-democracy activists convicted of subversion under Hong Kong’s national security law ended earlier than expected on Thursday, with two defence lawyers arguing that their clients had not received a fair trial. Source link
Hong Kong’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in April to June compared with the previous three-month period, with unemployment mainly in the construction, food and beverage service sectors, the government said on Thursday. Source link
HONG KONG, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Delta will further expand its Asia network with the launch of daily nonstop service between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) beginning June 8, 2026. Delta to launch a new nonstop daily service between Hong Kong and Los Angeles next summer Delta’s new…
HONG KONG — Chinese authorities in Hong Kong have launched a criminal investigation after more than a dozen female students and teachers at the University of Hong Kong accused a male law student of using AI to generate deepfake porn images of them. The probe, announced Tuesday by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for…
In this week’s Hong Kong Edition, we wade into the Uber vs. taxi saga, speak with one of the leading voices for LGBTQ+ equality, celebrate the city’s excellent bars and monitor the latest weather system in the area. For the Review, we visit one of the very few high-end restaurants in Hong Kong where the…
An Emirates flight from Dubai to Hong Kong was unexpectedly rerouted to Taiwan on Monday after multiple unsuccessful attempts to land, reportedly because of bad weather. Flight EK382, operated by Dubai’s flagship carrier, was diverted to Kaohsiung International Airport in Taiwan after it was unable to land in Hong Kong. The crew and passengers stayed…
Hong Kong”s initial public offering market is gaining depth and dynamism and reinforcing its role as a premier global listing venue, with abundant liquidity, attractive valuations and market reforms contributing to the resurgence of IPO activities, global auditing firms and investment managers said. The Hong Kong bourse gained 18 percent in 2024 and has risen…
Hong Kong stocks rose on Thursday, led by carmakers, after China pledged to curb “irrational competition” in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The Hang Seng Index advanced 0.3 per cent to 24,602.04 at 9.40am local time. The Hang Seng Tech Index added 0.3 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index strengthened 0.3 per…
In May, the St Regis Bar Hong Kong launched Tickets to Ride on Trains & Trams, an ambitious new menu centred around a board game that involves taking the train or tram (on the board) to 16 different numbered stations, each corresponding to a drink. Theming is front and centre – guests are encouraged to…