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Hong Kong passport places 18th in global power rankings

The Hong Kong passport is ranked 18th in the world in terms of visa-free access, according to an index gauging the “power” of such documents.

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HK court rejects disqualified legislators-elect's final appeal

​Hong Kong's Court of Appeal Monday rejected two disqualified legislators-elect's application for leave to appeal over the case of their disqualification.

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Dubai's Emirates announces new superjumbo flights to Hong Kong from October

The Dubai-Bangkok-Hong Kong service will see all first class and some business class seats stripped from the huge aircraft to make room for more economy seats

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24,000 fireworks shells to explode over Victoria Harbour in epic Lunar New Year display

The 23-minute extravaganza will cost about HK$8 million, paid for by sponsor Unique Timepieces by Halewinner

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The top 10 box office hits of 2016 in Hong Kong, from Captain America: Civil War to X-Men: Apocalypse

Escapism ruled at the cinema box office, with nine of top 10 films fantasies, animations or comic adaptations; city’s love of Marvel superheroes in evidence as Captain America conquers all

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Hong Kong’s blanket of smog generated here, not northern China

Expert claims there is ‘no connection’ between the high levels of harmful air pollution seen recently on the mainland and those in the city

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China's new forex control threatens further blow to HK's insurance sector

As of January 1, individuals are required to explain the purpose of their foreign currency purchases at Chinese banks, under new regulations

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HK, Shanghai maintain edge

Despite concerns over the economic slowdown in China, two of the country's cities have won spots in a ranking of the world's top 10 competitive cities.

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The photographer who immortalized Hong Kong's cool

Few artists are lucky enough to work for legendary Hong Kong film director Wong Kar Wai. Even fewer are brave enough to defy him.

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Hong Kong told to uphold rule of law, fight separatism

Beijing will not allow anyone in Hong Kong to harm national security or use the special administrative region as a base for subverting political and social stability, the government's top liaison official said on New Year's Day.

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Hong Kong tops global IPO markets despite total funds raised sliding to eight-year low

Thomson Reuters data for 2016 makes Hong Kong the biggest IPO market worldwide, though total funds raised were way down on last year

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Hong Kong homes shrink as prices soar, and affordability goes out the window

In the past 12 months, new records were set with every project launch, as developers aim for first-time buyers who’ve basically given up hope of affording decent-size apartments

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APD Yearender: Airport flash mob brings people closer with chord of HK

​In the next few days, APD would like to take you through the turbulent 2016. We will be presenting stories of a wide range of people – some of them are big shots who have driven major shifts in world order, and others are ordinary folks whose lives have been changed by the dramatic events that occurred this year.

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Why a flower on Hong Kong's flag

Hong Kong is a city of contrasts: of new technology and old traditions, of high-rise buildings and stunning countryside, a hybrid between the East and the West.

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Why a flower on Hong Kong's flag

Hong Kong is a city of contrasts: of new technology and old traditions, of high-rise buildings and stunning countryside, a hybrid between the East and the West.

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The 10 most Instagrammed Hong Kong sights of 2016

Hong Kong International Airport tops the Instagram charts, Victoria Harbour is only in third spot, and Convention and Exhibition Centre rounds out the list. Plus: the 10 most used Hong Kong hashtags of the year

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Hong Kong Legislative Council announces 2 vacancies

​The Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) Monday gazetted that two seats have become vacant after Leung Chung-hang and Yau Wai-ching were disqualified as LegCo members.