Tag: "Hong Kong"
Storms hit southern China mainland in wake of typhoon Wipha

Storms hit southern China mainland in wake of typhoon Wipha

Vietnam News 15:40 21/07/2025

BEIJING -- Storms drenched southern parts of the Chinese mainland on Monday, triggering warnings of flash floods and landslides, a day after typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong.

Foreign aviation firm hunts for staff in Vietnam

Foreign aviation firm hunts for staff in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City 12:28 18/07/2025

Global aircraft engineering and maintenance service provider Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO) on Thursday held a large-scale recruitment and career orientation event at the Vietnam Aviation Academy in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing the participation of hundreds of students eager to explore international career opportunities.

Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan

Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan

World 16:15 03/07/2025

TOKYO/HONG KONG - Viral rumours of impending disaster stemming from a comic book prediction have taken the sheen off Japan's tourism boom, with some airlines cancelling flights from Hong Kong where passengers numbers have plunged.

China embassy criticizes Germany's suspension of extradition treaty with Hong Kong

China embassy criticizes Germany's suspension of extradition treaty with Hong Kong

World 11:41 01/08/2020

China’s embassy said the suspension ‘grossly interferes with China’s internal affairs’

Dozens arrested after Hong Kong protest taking aim at Chinese traders

Dozens arrested after Hong Kong protest taking aim at Chinese traders

World 17:07 05/01/2020

'Parallel traders' from China buy vast amounts of duty-free goods in Hong Kong and take them back to the mainland to sell at a profit

Vietnam brings home students from Hong Kong university due to complicated situation

Vietnam brings home students from Hong Kong university due to complicated situation

Vietnam News 15:37 17/11/2019

The university ended its semester early on Wednesday

Hong Kong leader says extradition bill is dead after mass protests

Hong Kong leader says extradition bill is dead after mass protests

World 11:02 09/07/2019

Lam’s declaration appeared to be a win for opponents of the bill, but it was not immediately clear if it would be enough to satisfy them

Vietnamese university student raises $2.88 million for education

Vietnamese university student raises $2.88 million for education

In-Depth 17:00 04/07/2019

Poor English did not prevent her from giving speeches to persuade foreign donors

Hong Kong leader apologizes as protesters press demands for her to quit

Hong Kong leader apologizes as protesters press demands for her to quit

World 21:29 16/06/2019

A government spokesman said that poor government work over the bill had led to 'substantial controversies and disputes in society, causing disappointment and grief'

Tens of thousands of protesters force delay in Hong Kong extradition bill debate

Tens of thousands of protesters force delay in Hong Kong extradition bill debate

World 15:43 12/06/2019

Lam has vowed to press ahead with the legislation despite deep concerns in the Asian financial hub, including among business leaders, that it could undermine freedoms and investor confidence, and erode the city’s competitive advantages

Thousands of protesters paralyze Hong Kong's financial hub over extradition bill

Thousands of protesters paralyze Hong Kong's financial hub over extradition bill

World 10:31 12/06/2019

Lam has defiantly vowed to press ahead with the controversial legislation despite deep concerns across the Asian financial hub that triggered on Sunday its biggest political demonstration since its handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997

One dead, two missing as Vietnamese oil tanker catches fire off Hong Kong

One dead, two missing as Vietnamese oil tanker catches fire off Hong Kong

Vietnam News 10:42 09/01/2019

Ho Chi Minh City-based Au Lac JSC confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the tanker belongs to the company