Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Filipino Workers Cast Their Votes: Hope for Better Governance and Move Back Home
| Alexis Villarias | | Apr 27, 2016 01:02 PM EDT |
Around 1.4 million overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong started casting their votes on Saturday, April 9 as the Philippines heads into a presidential election. It is believed that this large amount of absentee voters can make or break the presidential race.
Hong Kong Slides to 4th Place in Global Financial Hub Ranking
| S Satapathy | | Apr 08, 2016 09:32 AM EDT |
In the latest ranking of the top global financial centres released by research group Zen onWednesday, April 6, London continues to top the list with New York in the second position. But in a significant change of position, Hong Kong slipped to the 4th slot, while Singapore climbed one place to become the 3rd leading global financial centre in the world.
McDonald to Add 1300 Outlets in China
| S Satapathy | | Apr 01, 2016 07:12 AM EDT |
Fast food giant McDonald's is planning to add 1,300 restaurants to its existing 2,200 over the next five years.
Norovirus Reaches Hong Kong Aboard Cruise Ship
| Iesha javed | | Mar 31, 2016 11:43 AM EDT |
The Norovirus outbreak has reached the shores of Hong Kong.
Government Official Prosecuted for Accepting $13.8M in Bribes
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 28, 2016 06:53 AM EDT |
The case is the latest in a series of corruption crackdowns on low to mid-level government officials who have been arrested and prosecuted for taking bribes and embezzling public money to fund their extravagant lifestyle.
German Roofer Climbs Jin Mao Tower for Photos
| Mia Ren | | Mar 26, 2016 02:01 PM EDT |
An 18-year-old daredevil scaled the 1,380 feet-high Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, because... well, just for fun.
More Than 30 Countries Awaiting Membership to China Investment Bank
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 26, 2016 05:41 AM EDT |
More than 30 countries are awaiting membership to the China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in addition to the existing 57 founding members.
Salt Lake Comic Con’s FanXperience to Reach Greater China and South East Asia
| D. Pambid | | Mar 15, 2016 12:41 PM EDT |
Fans of Salt Lake Comic Con's FanXperience in China can rejoice! On Monday, Comic Con announced their plans of going global. This summer, FanXperience will reach some parts of Asia.
Cosplay, Music and Other Events Will Help Enhance Exchanges Between HK and Mainland Youth, Says Mission Hills Chief
| J.B. Cach | | Mar 15, 2016 07:52 AM EDT |
The chairman of Mission Hills said that taking a look at the interests of the youth, and using these interests, will greatly help to strengthen the communication between youths from mainland China and Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Grapples With 22 Suicides Among Young Students Since Start of School Year in September
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 15, 2016 07:22 AM EDT |
Hong Kong education officials as well as health and youth experts are in a quandary over how to stop the rising incidence of youth suicides in the city. Since the academic year started in September 2015, up to 22 young students have taken their own lives in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Executive Leung Suggests Workers Should Swim in Harbor During Lunch Break
| Alexis Villarias | | Mar 10, 2016 10:57 AM EST |
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying has suggested a new recreational activity for workers. Writing on his blog, he proposed that workers go swimming in the Central waterfront.
Australian Police Seize Meth Worth More Than $1 Billion Hidden in Bras
| Alexis Villarias | | Feb 18, 2016 05:57 AM EST |
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) revealed that it has seized more than A$1 billion ($700 m) worth of meth placed in push-up bras and craft supplies imported from Hong Kong. Authorities claim that this has been the largest seizure of its kind in Australian history.
Mong Kok Update: Beijing Calls Rioters 'Separatists'
| Alexis Villarias | | Feb 16, 2016 04:58 AM EST |
The Chinese central government has condemned the violence that occurred in Mong Kok on the first day of the Chinese New Year. Beijing has described the troublemakers behind the violence as "separatists."
Calm Returns to Mong Kok: Hawkers Resume Business, Injured Protester Thought Dead Survives
| Alexis Villarias | | Feb 12, 2016 06:49 AM EST |
Calm returned to Mong Kok on Tuesday evening after a night of riot on Monday. The food night market once again opened and the arrested protester whose bloody picture was widely spread online has not died contrary to rumors.
China Reports First Case of Zika Virus
| Charissa Echavez | | Feb 10, 2016 10:55 AM EST |
China has confirmed its first case of the Zika virus in a 34-year-old man who recently travelled to South America, according to Xinhua, citing China's National Health and Family Planning Commission.
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