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

Surge in anti-China sentiment in Hong Kong

Wednesday, February 8th 2012, 10:28
related countries: China

Why anti-mainland sentiment is simmering in Hong Kong
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Hungarian airline Malev collapses

Friday, February 3rd 2012, 11:21

Hungarian airline Malev ceases trading after 66 years after being ordered by the EU to repay state aid it has received.
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Protests over Hungarian director

Thursday, February 2nd 2012, 9:48
related countries: Hungary
related places: Budapest

An actor known for his far-right views takes up his position as director of a prominent Hungarian theatre amid controversy and protests in the streets of Budapest.
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HK ad calls mainlanders 'locusts'

Wednesday, February 1st 2012, 7:40
related countries: China

A group of Hong Kong residents fund an advert in a newspaper calling Chinese mainlanders "locusts", amid tensions in the city.
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Hong Kong unveils relief measures

Wednesday, February 1st 2012, 6:56

Hong Kong unveils measures worth nearly $10bn (£6.5bn) to help local residents and businesses prepare for a "difficult year.”
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'EU not stupid': Hungary PM told

Tuesday, January 24th 2012, 16:41
related countries: Hungary

The speaker of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, tells Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban he should not think EU leaders "are stupid".
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HK ranked world's freest economy

Thursday, January 12th 2012, 5:28

Hong Kong retains its position as the world's freest economy, according to a ranking compiled by the Heritage Foundation.
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VIDEO: Hungarian democracy 'in question'

Thursday, January 12th 2012, 0:54
related countries: Hungary

The EU is considering withholding funds for what it sees as Hungary's failure to get to grips with economic problems, coupled with real fears that the country is sliding away from the rule of law and towards right wing populism.
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Hong Kong Air makes Airbus deal

Saturday, January 7th 2012, 0:51
related countries: China

Hong Kong Airlines places order for 10 Airbus A380 aircraft worth about $3.8bn, easing concerns about an EU dispute with China.
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Hungary's forint falls to new low

Thursday, January 5th 2012, 11:38

The Hungarian forint drops to a new record low against the euro as the country scales back a debt sale and continues talks over a bailout.
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VIDEO: Hungarian protests over constiution

Wednesday, January 4th 2012, 14:10

Tens of thousands of Hungarians took to the streets in protest at the country's new constitution, which came into force on New Year's Day.
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Deadly bug in new Hong Kong HQ

Tuesday, January 3rd 2012, 8:23

Hong Kong's brand-new government headquarters is disinfected after bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease are found in multiple locations.
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Hungary abandons new debt auction

Thursday, December 29th 2011, 13:41

The Hungarian government has abandoned part of a planned bond auction and seen interest on the debt it did issue rise.
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Hungary police hold protest MPs

Friday, December 23rd 2011, 17:14

Hungarian police break up a demonstration by opposition MPs who chained themselves together outside parliament in Budapest.
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Hong Kong raises bird flu alert

Wednesday, December 21st 2011, 1:52

Hong Kong is culling 17,000 chickens after three birds were confirmed to have died from the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain in the past week.
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Taiwan tycoon's son sues for $4bn

Tuesday, December 20th 2011, 3:17
related countries: Taiwan

The eldest son of the late Taiwan tycoon Wang Yung-ching sues in Hong Kong to recover $4bn worth of disputed assets.
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Insurer gains in Shanghai debut

Friday, December 16th 2011, 7:49
related countries: China
related places: Shanghai

Chinese insurer New China Life has made a strong start in its Shanghai market debut after a poor performance in Hong Kong a day earlier.
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Hong Kong debuts fail to shine

Thursday, December 15th 2011, 4:14

Shares in two of Hong Kong's biggest stock market flotations this year fall sharply in their first day of trading.
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Hong Kong 'most developed' market

Wednesday, December 14th 2011, 3:20

Hong Kong is the world's most developed financial market, according to a World Economic Forum report.
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HK jeweller's launch disappoints

Wednesday, December 14th 2011, 2:14

Hong Kong jewellers Chow Tai Fook raises $2bn in territory's third biggest initial public offering this year - less than was hoped.
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HK station fined for death report

Tuesday, December 6th 2011, 4:03
related countries: China

Regulators fine a Hong Kong TV station for broadcasting a report saying that former Chinese President Jiang Zemin had died.
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Chow Tai Fook launches share sale

Monday, December 5th 2011, 3:32

Jeweller Chow Tai Fook says it aims to raise up to HK$22bn ($2.8bn) by going public on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
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McIlroy earns Hong Kong Open win

Sunday, December 4th 2011, 10:22

Rory McIlroy wins the Hong Kong Open to keep alive his contest with Luke Donald at the top of the European Tour's Race to Dubai.
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