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Hong Kong school responds after 4 secondary schoolgirls allegedly harassed by men during China study tour
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 2, 2025
A Hong Kong public school has responded after four secondary female students were allegedly harassed by a group of men at a Guangzhou hotel during a compulsory study tour to mainland China. They said teachers had “severely reprimanded” the men...
Hong Kong restaurant Super Star closes last branch, leaving 50 workers in limbo
South China Morning Post
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July 2, 2025
A 36-year-old Hong Kong seafood restaurant chain has abruptly shut down its last remaining branch, leaving about 50 employees in limbo as they seek to recover their unpaid wages. A notice announcing the closure of Super Star Seafood Restaurant was...
Hong Kong steps up defence of FX peg as fixed range tested again
The Business Times Singapore
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July 2, 2025
The latest intervention will turn trader focus to the city’s interbank rates, known as Hibor.Published Wed, Jul 2, 2025 · 08:51 AM [MELBOURNE] Hong Kong’s de-facto central bank ramped up purchases of the city’s currency as it sought to defend a...
Hong Kong’s all-male boards are all but gone as firms embrace diversity
South China Morning Post
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July 2, 2025
Hong Kong’s bourse operator has declared victory in its quest to eliminate all-male boards from companies listed on the region’s third-largest stock exchange, an improvement in corporate governance that analysts said would help attract...
Hong Kong’s John Lee wants to be a reformer, but one change may need undoing
The Straits Times
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July 1, 2025
HONG KONG – Hong Kong leader John Lee wants to be a changemaker – but there is one change in the city’s recent history that he urgently needs to undo, according to analysts: It is the increasingly prevalent public perception of Hong Kong’s eroding...
Hong Kong's 'National Security' law turns five: 332 arrests and delayed trials
Asia News
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July 1, 2025
In the anniversary of the former British colony's transition to the People's Republic, the Hong Kong Democracy Council takes stock of the repression. Of the 161 convicted, 102 are still serving prison sentences. On 14 August, Jimmy Lai's trial is...
Hong Kong stock market recovers on renewed capital confidence
CGTN
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Editor's note: Liu Chunsheng is an associate professor at the Beijing-based Central University of Finance and Economics. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. In the first half of 2025, the Hong Kong...
AerFin completes first aircraft disassembly at Hong Kong Airport
AviTrader Aviation News
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July 1, 2025
AerFin, a prominent aviation asset specialist, has achieved a historic industry first by completing the commercial disassembly of aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). This milestone project not only highlights the company's...
In Pictures: Hong Kong celebrates 28th Handover anniversary
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 1, 2025
Hong Kong celebrated the 28th anniversary of the city’s return from British colonial rule to China on Tuesday, with the food and beverage sector offering July 1 promotions and discounts to mark the Handover. People wave China’s national flag on...
Star Entertainment Brisbane Casino In Trouble As Hong Kong Investors Threaten Withdrawal
Casino Beats
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July 1, 2025
Written by Adam Roarty Adam Roarty Adam is an experienced writer with years of experience in the gambling industry. He has worked as a content writer and editor for five years on sites such as Oddschecker, CoinTelegraph and Gambling Industry...
Hong Kong needs more cybersecurity professionals as threats increase: report
South China Morning Post
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July 1, 2025
Hong Kong needs more professionals focused on cybersecurity due to persistent threats and a limited talent pool, according to a recent report from the Hong Kong China Network Security Association. The group said demand for cybersecurity...
Hong Kong – 2025 Honours List and Justices of the Peace appointments
Web NewsWire
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June 30, 2025
2025 Honours List and Justices of the Peace appointments ******************************************************** The 2025 Honours List and Justices of the Peace (JPs) appointments are published in the Government Gazette today (July 1). For the...
New World Development: Bringing new luxury to Hong Kong
FinanceAsia
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July 1, 2025
Jointly developed by New World Development, Empire Group, CSI Properties, Lai Sun Development, and MTR Corporation, DEEP WATER PAVILIA offers a new ultra-luxury residential property option for Hong Kong. The project in Phase 5A of The Southside...
Hong Kong touts ‘safety and order’ 28 years after handover, but critics slam crackdown on dissent
Malay Mail
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July 1, 2025
HONG KONG, July 1 — Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Tuesday the city has become safer and more competitive as it marks its 28th year under Chinese rule, although critics including the EU decried the use of a “repressive” security law. The former...
Mubadala to acquire 30pc stake in Hong Kong group Loscam
Gulf Industry Magazine
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Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a 30% stake in Loscam International, a provider of pallet pooling and returnable packaging solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. Mubadala...
Hong Kong rights record under fire as it marks China handover anniv
Inquirer
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July 1, 2025
The China (L) and Hong Kong (R) flags are flown past by helicopters over Victoria Harbour during a flag-raising ceremony to mark the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover from Britain to China in Hong Kong on July 1, 2025. Agence France-Presse...
B&H Worldwide Celebrates Successful Completion of Historic AerFin A330-200 Disassembly Project at Hong Kong International Airport
Aviation Maintenance Magazine
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July 1, 2025
Hong Kong – B&H Worldwide, a global leader in aerospace logistics, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of a complex six-aircraft teardown project for its valued customer, AerFin, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). This...
Commissioner's Office of China's FM in HK slams US, European politicians' smear of NSL for Hong Kong
Global Times
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On July 1, 2025, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government held a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the establishment of the HKSAR....
Hong Kong: Building a Smart Education Ecosystem
OpenGov Asia
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June 30, 2025
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), in collaboration with the Quality Education Fund (QEF), is showcasing 22 innovative digital education projects at a prestigious learning and teaching platform. This initiative underscores a joint...
Hong Kong Rights Record Under Fire As It Marks China Handover Anniversary
International Business Times
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July 1, 2025
Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Tuesday the city has become safer and more competitive as it marks its 28th year under Chinese rule, although critics including the EU decried the use of a "repressive" security law. The former British colony was...