New Hong Kong national security law takes effect amid concerns over freedoms

Hongkong – A new national security law came into force in Hong Kong on Saturday, despite growing international criticism that it could erode the city’s freedoms. Although Hong Kong is ruled by China, it has some autonomy due to its history as a British colony. The law takes effect at midnight and is published on … Read more

Australia, UK criticize China’s actions in Hong Kong

Sydney – Australia and Britain criticized China on Friday for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support for Russia, after London and Canberra deepened security ties. The two countries condemned “recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by Chinese vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the … Read more

Hong Kong surrenders to Beijing by passing its own national security law

Hong Kong’s legislature approved its own national security law on Tuesday, further strengthening the government’s power to suppress dissent. The legislation goes a step further than similar legislation China imposed on the port city four years ago in the wake of 2019 pro-democracy protests. On Tuesday, the pro-Beijing chamber of commerce approved the new sanctions … Read more

Indian bankers to get higher pay rise than Singapore and Hong Kong

Investment bankers can already earn more in major urban centers in India. Financial professionals in India will receive larger pay rises this year than those in Hong Kong and Singapore, Bloomberg reported, underscoring how companies are taking advantage of the country’s economic boom amid China’s economic slowdown. Wages in India could rise by 10% in … Read more

Hong Kong Journalists Association calls for protection under new national security law

Hongkong – The Hong Kong government recently concluded a month-long public consultation period last week on a controversial new national security law, which the city’s two major journalists’ associations said would have a “profound” impact on journalists’ ability to do their jobs. The proposed law, known locally as Article 23, would be an expansion of … Read more

Can journalism survive in Hong Kong?

Hongkong – In the newsroom, editors told reporters to stay away from politically sensitive stories. Journalists were told not to report until China’s foreign ministry issued a statement. Terminology that the government may disapprove of is prohibited from news copy. This is the state of journalism, according to local journalists, not just in China but … Read more

Man fell from truck and hit by plane at Hong Kong airport

He was pronounced dead at the scene. Hongkong: A Hong Kong airport ground worker was struck and killed by a towed plane on Tuesday, authorities said, in a rare incident that led to his arrest for dangerous driving. Police said the unnamed victim, a 34-year-old Jordanian working in Hong Kong, is believed to have been … Read more

Clone of CFO, Rs 20 crore stolen: Hong Kong company falls victim to deepfake

The victim, a finance department employee, received a phishing email in mid-January. New Delhi: A Hong Kong-based multinational company has been hit by a $25.6 million (over Rs 200 crore) fraud orchestrated using advanced deepfake technology. Report explain. Hong Kong police said the company’s employees were manipulated through multi-person video conferences in which all participants … Read more

India overtakes Hong Kong, becomes the fourth largest stock market globally

India’s stock market has overtaken Hong Kong for the first time, marking another milestone for the South Asian country whose growth prospects and policy reforms have made it an investor darling. The combined value of stocks listed on Indian exchanges reached $4.33 trillion by Monday’s close, compared with $4.29 trillion for Hong Kong, according to … Read more