Hong Kong police bust $15M crypto laundering syndicate

Hong Kong police brought down a cross-border syndicate for laundering $15 million, roughly HK$118 million, through more than 550 stooge accounts and crypto transactions.  They arrested 12 people, nine men and three women, aged between 20 and 40, across …

Flights Reduced as Earthquake 'Prophecy' Spooks Hong Kong Travelers

A "prophecy" circulating on social media in Hong Kong claims that a major earthquake will hit Japan in July. In response, Hong Kong-based Greater Bay Airlines has announced it will reduce flights between Hong Kong and Japan. The airline will cut …

Glasgow man hitchhiking to Hong Kong is repeatedly mistaken for wanted Russian defector

A Glasgow man hitchhiking over 14,000 miles from Scotland to Hong Kong has been left fearing for the trip after repeatedly being mistaken for a wanted Russian defector. John Dougan - who grew up in Partick - left Aberdeen seven weeks ago after quitting his …

Hong Kong police busts $15M laundering ring that used crypto, 500 bank accounts

Hong Kong police arrested 12 people involved in a cross-border money laundering scheme that relied on crypto and over 500 stooge bank accounts to launder HK$118 million ($15 million), local news outlets reported. The syndicate was dismantled on May 15, …

Mid-air theft on Hong Kong-Delhi flight, Chinese national arrested "

The accused, Pan, was traveling with three other Chinese nationals—Meng Guangyang (51), Chang Mang (42), and Liu Jie (45). All four suspects were detained by police. The police believe that the group is part of an international gang that targets sleeping …

Hong Kong stocks outperform mainland China by most since 2008

Explainer: 6 new offences, 6 ‘prohibited places’ – what to know about Hong Kong’s Article 23 security law update

Hong Kong enacted subsidiary legislation for its homegrown security law – known locally as Article 23 – this week to further facilitate China’s national security office in the city. The opening ceremony of the 10th National Security Education Day on April …

Hong Kong seeks to turn To Kwa Wan into ‘world-class’ cove for dining, concerts

Transforming idle barges into restaurants, concert venues or swimming pools are among ideas Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority has floated to develop an old residential area into a world-class cove area in the style of Sydney’s Darling Harbour. Authority …

Hong Kong’s To Kwa Wan to be transformed into ‘world-class’ cove for dining, concerts

Transforming idle barges into restaurants, concert venues and swimming pools are among ideas Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority has floated to develop an old residential area in the city into a world-class cove area in the style of Sydney’s Darling …

Mainland Chinese retailers take advantage of falling rents to expand Hong Kong presence

Mainland Chinese retailers are stepping up their expansion in Hong Kong, taking advantage of falling rents to target value-seeking consumers, with analysts suggesting the city may serve as a launch pad for broader international ambitions. Brands from the …