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A master’s candidate at a Hong Kong university has lost 500,000 yuan (HK$535,200 or 2.34 million baht) to scammers posing as mainland Chinese officials, who took her money then told her to travel to Thailand, prompting police to contact Interpol to rescue the student – the first time authorities have dealt with a victim being…
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Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng has questioned whether the city’s government is considering Bitcoin as part of its investment strategy.
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MalBot December 10, 2024, 10:30pm 1 December 9 enforcement action by the Privacy Commission of Hong Kong: Data Breach Incident of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) The investigation arose from a data breach notification submitted by the EMSD to the PCPD on 1 May 2024, reporting its suspicion that the personal data of members of…
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President Xi Jinping and other top Chinese leaders are looking to kickstart growth in the world’s number two economy – Copyright AFP EVARISTO SA
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The Hong Kong Court of First Instance upheld prison authorities’ refusal to grant remission to a prisoner convicted of offenses “endangering national security” on Friday. The case marks the first judicial review against the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) enacted by the region’s legislature in March of this year.
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Hong Kong has moved closer to formalizing its stablecoin regulations by publishing a bill in its gazette on Dec. 6 that establishes a clear framework for issuers and marketers.
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US lawmakers called on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to reevaluate Hong Kong’s unique trade privileges – Copyright AFP Dale DE LA REY
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Advocacy group Hong Kong Marriage Equality applauded Tuesday’s court rulings and urged the government “to immediately end the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage” – Copyright AFP/File ISAAC LAWRENCE
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai has been behind bars since December 2020 – Copyright AFP/File STR
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Nominees were judged based on cybersecurity initiatives introduced over the past two years that have changed the way the business is protected. They were also evaluated based on how they collaborated with and influenced their stakeholders to improve cybersecurity and resilience within the enterprise. Judges also assessed their contribution to the wider cybersecurity community beyond…
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“Our CIO community features some of the most influential technology leaders and teams in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, spearheading innovation and driving strategic technological change,” said Lim Xiou Ann, Editorial Director of CIO ASEAN.
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The Hong Kong Court of First Instance sentenced 45 defendants for conspiracy to commit subversion on Tuesday, with prison terms ranging from 50 to 120 months depending on their alleged roles in an ill-fated primary election staged by pro-democracy groups in 2020.
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Pro-democracy activist Lee Yue-Shun, one of only two to walk away from the high-profile security case, attended the trial every day in carefully coordinated outfits – Copyright AFP ISAAC LAWRENCE
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Police keep watch outside the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court in Hong Kong during the sentencing of the city’s most prominent democracy campaigners – Copyright AFP Peter PARKS
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Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is led into a police van as he heads to court in December 2020 – Copyright AFP/File PETER PARKS
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The Hong Kong High Court on Thursday sentenced the ringleader of a bomb plot targeting Hong Kong police to 23 years and 10 months imprisonment.
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has cautioned the public to remain vigilant against foreign crypto firms falsely presenting themselves as banks, according to a Nov. 15 notice.
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Hong Kong has initiated its first-ever cybersecurity drill, set to run for a total of 60 hours. The Hong Kong cybersecurity drill commenced on Friday, with plans to establish it as an annual event moving forward. Innovation minister Sun Dong emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating that maintaining cybersecurity is essential for promoting high-quality…
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A release from Hong Kong’s government says the territory’s Transport Department and Department of Justice are drafting legislation to introduce electronic driving licenses. Lawmakers will “strive to introduce the bill to the Legislative Council as soon as possible, with a view to launching electronic DL within 2025.”
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Homepage > News > Finance > Hong Kong proposes tax breaks for digital assets Hong Kong’s ambition to become a global hub for digital assets received a big boost this week when the city-state’s Treasury announced proposed tax breaks for the sector.