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Despite keeping a low profile, Ho Iat-seng’s name had been floated numerous times over the past few years as a potential candidate for the city’s top job.
Despite keeping a low profile, Ho Iat-seng’s name had been floated numerous times over the past few years as a potential candidate for the city’s top job.
Businessman elected uncontested as Macau’s chief executive by a 400-strong committee comprised mostly of pro-Beijing elites.
Businessman elected uncontested as Macau’s chief executive by a 400-strong committee comprised mostly of pro-Beijing elites.
The citizen-run platform aimed to spark discussions around universal suffrage in the city, but was prematurely suspended due to ‘abnormalities’ after previously being targeted by hackers.
The citizen-run platform aimed to spark discussions around universal suffrage in the city, but was prematurely suspended due to ‘abnormalities’ after previously being targeted by hackers.
Youngsters from Macau are drawn to the demonstrations as their more conservative society lacks an avenue for them to express political views, while the local government is avoiding measures that could cause unrest
Youngsters from Macau are drawn to the demonstrations as their more conservative society lacks an avenue for them to express political views, while the local government is avoiding measures that could cause unrest
Authorities cite 18 demonstrations since June that ended in violence and injuries – but rallies on Friday and Sunday get the green light.
Authorities cite 18 demonstrations since June that ended in violence and injuries – but rallies on Friday and Sunday get the green light.
Business veteran vows to boost patriotism among the city’s young people, serving as an example for Taiwan
Business veteran vows to boost patriotism among the city’s young people, serving as an example for Taiwan
Walter Leung Wai-yin has been on several missions for the Red Cross, but his latest to a hospital in the Al Hol camp has left him with vivid images of young, helpless victims of the war in Syria
Walter Leung Wai-yin has been on several missions for the Red Cross, but his latest to a hospital in the Al Hol camp has left him with vivid images of young, helpless victims of the war in Syria
Sacked after being diagnosed with cervical cancer, the former domestic worker continues to fight for justice as she awaits a decision from Hong Kong’s equality watchdog.
Sacked after being diagnosed with cervical cancer, the former domestic worker continues to fight for justice as she awaits a decision from Hong Kong’s equality watchdog.
Employer-traffickers control domestic workers by withholding their earnings, misrepresenting the job, making them work excessive hours and subjecting them to emotional abuse.
Employer-traffickers control domestic workers by withholding their earnings, misrepresenting the job, making them work excessive hours and subjecting them to emotional abuse.
Its developer says it will root out bad actors and help protect the rights of Filipino workers in Hong Kong, but opponents fear conflicts of interest and the data being misused.
Its developer says it will root out bad actors and help protect the rights of Filipino workers in Hong Kong, but opponents fear conflicts of interest and the data being misused.
Frustration over the extradition bill and worries over the erosion of the city’s freedoms have resulted in a surge in number of Hongkongers considering migration, and Portugal is growing in popularity for those seeking access to Europe.
Frustration over the extradition bill and worries over the erosion of the city’s freedoms have resulted in a surge in number of Hongkongers considering migration, and Portugal is growing in popularity for those seeking access to Europe.
A deal between the Nicaraguan government and the Chinese company includes a clause that would allow parts of the project to be cancelled this year. But groups fear another agreement would be drawn up to pursue the project, which aims to rival the Panama Canal
A deal between the Nicaraguan government and the Chinese company includes a clause that would allow parts of the project to be cancelled this year. But groups fear another agreement would be drawn up to pursue the project, which aims to rival the Panama Canal
Sri Lankan family in Hong Kong who helped shelter American whistle-blower Edward Snowden say they fear for their lives and call on Canada to grant them refuge.
Sri Lankan family in Hong Kong who helped shelter American whistle-blower Edward Snowden say they fear for their lives and call on Canada to grant them refuge.
Whether they're new colonisers or a vital source of cash and technology, the jury is out on Beijing's investment in the region – but one thing is certain, the US will not relinquish its control without a fight
Whether they're new colonisers or a vital source of cash and technology, the jury is out on Beijing's investment in the region – but one thing is certain, the US will not relinquish its control without a fight
Non-profit group AIM has rescued and provided support for hundreds of such victims
Non-profit group AIM has rescued and provided support for hundreds of such victims
A report has been sent to Jakarta about migrants in Hong Kong who wanted to vote after polling stations closed on Sunday
A report has been sent to Jakarta about migrants in Hong Kong who wanted to vote after polling stations closed on Sunday
Some voters said the long queues and poor organisation made them miss out on voting but electoral supervisor in Hong Kong maintains the arrangements were fair.
Some voters said the long queues and poor organisation made them miss out on voting but electoral supervisor in Hong Kong maintains the arrangements were fair.
Filipino Baby Jane Allas, who has stage-three cervical cancer, was fired in February after her employer found out about her diagnosis.
Filipino Baby Jane Allas, who has stage-three cervical cancer, was fired in February after her employer found out about her diagnosis.
Political awareness among Indonesian domestic workers is higher than ever, as thousands are set to cast their vote in Hong Kong for elections in their home country
Political awareness among Indonesian domestic workers is higher than ever, as thousands are set to cast their vote in Hong Kong for elections in their home country
Supporters of Joan Guting, who died of late-stage cervical cancer a year after being fired, are seeking damages for discrimination but face legal hurdles.
Supporters of Joan Guting, who died of late-stage cervical cancer a year after being fired, are seeking damages for discrimination but face legal hurdles.
Former soldier Ajith Pushpakumara and a family of four from Sri Lanka hope to regain their freedom soon.
Former soldier Ajith Pushpakumara and a family of four from Sri Lanka hope to regain their freedom soon.
Spanish authorities claim Adrian Hong, a founder of Liberty in North Korea, led a group of 10 that stormed Pyongyang’s embassy in Madrid. In 2006, Hong was arrested in China while helping a group of North Korean defectors seek asylum.
Spanish authorities claim Adrian Hong, a founder of Liberty in North Korea, led a group of 10 that stormed Pyongyang’s embassy in Madrid. In 2006, Hong was arrested in China while helping a group of North Korean defectors seek asylum.
Vanessa Mae Rodel and her seven-year-old daughter touch down in Toronto and prepare to settle in Montreal.
Vanessa Mae Rodel and her seven-year-old daughter touch down in Toronto and prepare to settle in Montreal.
Labour attaché Jalilo Dela Torre, who is expected to leave the city this month, has called on domestic workers in particular to go for medical check-ups amid mounting complaints at the consulate about health concerns.
Labour attaché Jalilo Dela Torre, who is expected to leave the city this month, has called on domestic workers in particular to go for medical check-ups amid mounting complaints at the consulate about health concerns.
The high-profile case of a worker from Myanmar, who was forced to eat her own vomit and barred from using the toilet, has again laid bare Asia’s toxic reliance on cheap labour. Is society ready to change?
The high-profile case of a worker from Myanmar, who was forced to eat her own vomit and barred from using the toilet, has again laid bare Asia’s toxic reliance on cheap labour. Is society ready to change?
The dissident group, said to be behind a February raid on Pyongyang’s embassy in Spain, has appealed to media not to reveal their members’ identities. Cheollima previously took credit for the 2017 extraction of Kim Han-sol, the son of Kim Jong-un’s assassinated brother.
The dissident group, said to be behind a February raid on Pyongyang’s embassy in Spain, has appealed to media not to reveal their members’ identities. Cheollima previously took credit for the 2017 extraction of Kim Han-sol, the son of Kim Jong-un’s assassinated brother.
Baby Jane Allas, who has begun treatment after crowdfunding more than HK$800,000, was not allowed to be represented or accompanied by a lawyer, and was not provided with a professional interpreter despite not being fluent in English.
Baby Jane Allas, who has begun treatment after crowdfunding more than HK$800,000, was not allowed to be represented or accompanied by a lawyer, and was not provided with a professional interpreter despite not being fluent in English.
The report also said the supply of methamphetamine and other designer drugs in the region has reached “unprecedented levels”.
The report also said the supply of methamphetamine and other designer drugs in the region has reached “unprecedented levels”.
Mohammad Naciri, director of the UN Women agency in Asia-Pacific, says both cities should use their wealth and international status to spearhead change
Mohammad Naciri, director of the UN Women agency in Asia-Pacific, says both cities should use their wealth and international status to spearhead change
Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong are more financially excluded and more in debt than those in Singapore and Malaysia.
Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong are more financially excluded and more in debt than those in Singapore and Malaysia.