Gold Coast, Australia, 21 December 2022: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Or, in Lionel Messi’s case, have multiple goes at it. The Argentine icon, playing in his fifth – and almost certainly last – World Cup at the age of 35, has finally lifted football’s most prestigious trophy thanks to his […]
By Arthur Chan Hong Kong, 12 December 2022: Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has secured the first conviction under the city’s new anti-doxxing regime while also making arrests in nine other suspected cases. These are the first significant actions under the Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021, which came into effect on 8 October last year […]
Doha, 7 December 2022: Who doesn’t love a bit of Bing Crosby? The genial American crooner and actor – notable star of The Road to Hong Kong with buddy Bob Hope – always saw the sunny side of life, as illustrated by one of his biggest hits: You got to ac-cent-tchu-ate the positiveE-lim-i-nate the negativeAnd […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 29 November 2022: The impact of Covid-19 on Hong Kong’s economy has been underscored by media stories about firms failing to pay wages on time and falling behind with pension fund contributions. But even in these difficult times, the government has made it clear employers are expected to meet their […]
Doha, 23 November 2022: Brazilian football icon Pele popularised the phrase “the beautiful game” – o jogo bonito in his native Portuguese – although its exact origin is unclear. He had every reason to love his chosen sport: one of the finest players of all time, he won the World Cup on three occasions. His […]
By Gabriella Chan Hong Kong, 17 November 2022: The staging of an acclaimed play, We Are Gay, at the West Kowloon Cultural District’s Xiqu Centre last week coincided with another landmark moment for Hong Kong’s LGBTQ+ community. While the drama – a highlight of the 2022 Hong Kong Arts Festival – was being acted out […]
Hong Kong, 9 November 2022: Jonah Lomu best summed up the unique appeal of the Hong Kong Sevens: “If you get bored, turn around and watch the rugby!” The late All Blacks icon adored the tournament, memorably returning to take part (and triumph, for a third time) in the 1996 edition when he was the […]
By Henry Siu Hong Kong, 4 November 2022: News that a student was swindled out of HK$230,000 when she tried to buy tickets to watch singer Eason Chan has once again placed the spotlight on Hong Kong’s shady secondary ticket market. Efforts by the authorities to crack down on dubious practices have met with limited […]
By Alex Liu Hong Kong, 2 November 2022: A cannabis compound which has become increasingly popular in Hong Kong will soon be banned, with heavy penalties for trafficking or possession. Cannabidiol, widely known as CBD, will be made illegal from 1 February, effectively shutting down a burgeoning industry where the substance is available in food […]
Hong Kong, 26 October 2022: Fifty-six years ago, Mao Zedong famously swam in the Yangtze River to herald his resurgence as China’s supreme leader. It set a trend for his successors. Deng Xiaoping enjoyed an invigorating dip most days, even well into his 80s, while Jiang Zemin was also partial to a paddle, whether on […]
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Construction site smoking ban takes effect
By Stephanie Lai and Irene Wong Hong Kong, 17 July 2026: A new total smoking ban at construction sites in Hong Kong takes effect immediately today, with no grace period. This marks an important and urgent compliance development for the construction industry, with the new regime intended to reduce fire hazards and improve occupational health […]
Paris, 15 July 2026: The world’s most exclusive tennis club sits atop a distinguished Art Deco building a stone’s throw – or miscued volley – from the Eiffel Tower. Tennis de la Cavalerie has only one court, covered by a vaulted wooden ceiling shaped like a honeycomb, and is a throwback to the 1920s. Vintage […]
By Claire Chow and Gabriel Brettell Hong Kong, 8 July 2026: In a landmark judgment, the Court of Final Appeal has affirmed the power of an owners’ corporation to waive or acquiesce in disputes involving a breach of the deed of mutual covenant (DMC). The ruling provides clarity in what had been a legal grey […]
Hong Kong, 7 July 2026: In this episode, we speak with high-profile solicitor Ronald Sum, who has vast experience across a range of practice areas, both at home and abroad. Ronald looks back on his Hong Kong upbringing, university days in Australia and his first steps in the legal profession, before offering his thoughts on […]
By Arthur Chan and Jasmine Kwong Hong Kong 2 July 2026: After years of deliberation, steps are being taken to reform the rule against hearsay in criminal proceedings in Hong Kong. The move has been widely welcomed by professional legal bodies, academics and the Judiciary as being in the best interests of justice. The Evidence (Amendment) Bill […]