New Year's Day

Late night anti-CY protesters block roads amid scuffles with police

2 Jan 2013

The contrast could hardly have been starker. The day that started with an elderly crowd keenly marshalled and with few outward signs of enthusiasm ended with scuffles and blocked roads as hundreds...

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Rival protests turn up the heat on Leung Chun-ying

2 Jan 2013

Hong Kong's political divisions intensified yesterday as tens of thousands of protesters called on Leung Chun-ying to step down while pro-government groups mobilised supporters to back the...

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Anti-CY protesters explain why they took to the streets

2 Jan 2013

They came from across the city, carrying different banners and with a wide range of concerns. About the only thing that united them was a wish to see Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying ousted, just...

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'Silent majority' reluctant to say why they back CY amid report of handout

2 Jan 2013

Marchers opposed to Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying were eager to declare their reasons for protesting, but many of the thousands who turned out to support the administration were reticent.

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'Fantastic' meeting brings cheers to amazed HKJC

2 Jan 2013

Hong Kong racing fans embraced the coming of a new calendar year with unbridled enthusiasm yesterday at Sha Tin, with both the attendance and betting soaring higher than they have been in more...

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New Year's Day chill-out at swim race

From just four years old to 78, Hong Kong's hardiest gathered on the shores of Repulse Bay for the annual New Year's Day swimming race.

Burglars cash in while Hong Kong celebrated

Thieves netted more than HK$450,000 worth of cash and valuables from three properties late on Monday night and early yesterday when Hongkongers were welcoming the new year.

Leung Chun-ying protesters pledge to defy police ban on stalls

Pan-democrats have vowed to defy a surprise police ban on roadside political stalls during a march against Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying on New Year's Day in which they hope to draw thousands of...

POLITICS

Anti-CY protests planned for New Year's Day spark chaos fears

Protesters in Causeway Bay next Tuesday to urge Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying to step down might find themselves confused as two separate marches - with the same theme - will be held within half...

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Greedy landlords are strangling hard-working small entrepreneurs

In the past, if entrepreneurs put their hearts and souls into their businesses, they would, more often than not, be rewarded for their hard work.

HKMA stays vigilant

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) plans to maintain its prudent requirements on mortgage lending, according to its half-yearly report on monetary and financial stability. The HKMA says the...