News: Hong Kong

We have started to collect the most important news related to Hong Kong in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Hong Kong – overview

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• May 17th 2013 – March 11th 2013
• March 1st 2013 – November 27th 2012
• November 24th 2012 – September 26th 2012
• September 10th 2012 – July 25th 2012
• July 24th 2012 – April 25th 2012
• April 23rd 2012 – February 17th 2012
• February 8th 2012 – December 4th 2011
• November 30th 2011 – September 26th 2011
• September 20th 2011 – July 22nd 2011
• July 18th 2011 – May 27th 2011
• May 26th 2011 – February 14th 2011
• February 14th 2011 – November 18th 2010
• November 17th 2010 – August 23rd 2010
• August 20th 2010 – July 19th 2010
• July 1st 2010 – January 10th 2010
• January 9th 2010 – August 21st 2009
• August 20th 2009 – May 2nd 2009
• May 2nd 2009 – September 25th 2008
• September 24th 2008 – March 26th 2008
• March 24th 2008 – June 30th 2007
• June 29th 2007 – December 13th 2006
• December 10th 2006 – September 1st 2006
• August 31st 2006 – December 18th 2005
• December 18th 2005 – November 13th 2005

Hong Kong: news

Hong Kong fines IPO sponsor firm

Monday, April 23rd 2012, 2:19

Hong Kong's securities regulator fines a brokerage firm and revokes its corporate finance licence for failing to carry out its duties.
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HSBC to sell yuan bond in London

Wednesday, April 18th 2012, 15:24
related countries: China, United Kingdom
related places: London

HSBC is to issue benchmark bonds in London in the Chinese currency, the first time it has been done outside mainland China or Hong Kong.
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Japan rescues Hong Kong ship crew

Thursday, April 5th 2012, 16:35
related countries: Japan

Japan's coastguard rescues 11 of 17 crew members from a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship that went missing earlier this week.
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Hong Kong sizes up its new leader

Wednesday, April 4th 2012, 1:08

Hong Kong residents ask where new leader's loyalties lie
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Hungary leader 'will not resign'

Friday, March 30th 2012, 23:18

Hungarian President Pal Schmitt resists pressure to resign, a day after being stripped of his doctorate for plagiarism.
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Sun Hung falls 13% after arrests

Friday, March 30th 2012, 8:41

Shares in Sun Hung Kai Properties fall sharply in Hong Kong after the arrest of its joint chairmen on suspicion of bribery.
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Hong Kong billionaires arrested

Thursday, March 29th 2012, 15:29

Thomas and Raymond Kwok, who run one of Hong Kong's biggest property companies, are arrested on suspicion of corruption.
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Hong Kong wins maid appeal case

Wednesday, March 28th 2012, 5:52

Hong Kong's government wins an appeal against a ruling that could have allowed foreign domestic helpers to apply for residency in the city.
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Canoeist completes Atlantic trek

Monday, March 26th 2012, 15:11
related countries: Antigua and Barbuda

Hungarian canoeist Gabor Rakonczay, who went missing while attempting a lone crossing of the Atlantic, arrives safely in Antigua in the Caribbean.
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Leung wins Hong Kong's election

Sunday, March 25th 2012, 6:51

A group of electors in Hong Kong choose self-made businessman CY Leung as the city's new leader, after a turbulent campaign.
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HK mock poll 'under cyber attack'

Friday, March 23rd 2012, 5:13

The organisers of a mock poll for Hong Kong chief executive say their online system "is under cyber attack" to prevent voting.
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VIDEO: Calls for democracy in Hong Kong

Friday, March 23rd 2012, 4:22

Accusations of infidelity and corruption during Hong Kong's leadership race have fuelled calls for democracy.
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Hong Kong's race at the top ignites democratic desires

Friday, March 23rd 2012, 1:11

Hong Kong's leadership race ignites desire for universal suffrage
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Hong Kong approves third runway

Tuesday, March 20th 2012, 10:27

Hong Kong's Executive Council approves "in principle" the construction of a third runway at its international airport.
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Sun Hung Kai executive arrested

Tuesday, March 20th 2012, 8:07

A senior executive of one of Asia's biggest property developers, Sun Hung Kai Properties in Hong Kong, is arrested over allegations of suspected bribery.
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Iran Oscar winner repeats success

Monday, March 19th 2012, 17:22
related countries: Iran

Iran's best foreign language film winner A Separation collects four prizes at the Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong.
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Tonga's King Tupou V dies at 63

Monday, March 19th 2012, 3:07
related countries: Tonga

King George Tupou V of the South Pacific nation of Tonga dies in Hong Kong at the age of 63, officials confirm.
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Hungary premier Orban lambasts EU

Friday, March 16th 2012, 5:15

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban launches a scathing attack on the European Union, accusing it of treating the country as a colony.
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Court boost for Hungarian radio

Wednesday, March 14th 2012, 13:51
related countries: Hungary

An appeals court in Hungary overturns a decision to strip a leading independent radio station, Klub Radio, of its licence to broadcast.
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Profits plunge at Cathay Pacific

Wednesday, March 14th 2012, 8:12

Profits at Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific decline by 61% as global economic uncertainty hit demand for travel and cargo shipments.
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HK traders face shorter lunch

Monday, March 5th 2012, 5:15

Hong Kong extends trading hours despite protests from some brokers and traders, who say they need a long lunch break to meet clients.
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Hong Kong leader makes apology

Thursday, March 1st 2012, 13:36

Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang says sorry for undermining public confidence after an investigation into his links with businessmen.
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HK hopeful hit by cellar scandal

Friday, February 17th 2012, 5:37

Henry Tang, tipped to be Hong Kong's next chief executive, blames his wife over an illegal basement in their home that has sparked a media frenzy.
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