House News
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | News media |
| Founded | 2012-07-28 |
| Founder | Simon Lau, Tony Tsoi, Leung Man-tao, Greg Sung |
| Defunct | 2014-07-26 |
| Fate | Closed; succeeded by Stand News |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
| Products | News website, content aggregator, blog |
House News () was a Hong Kong-based news platform, combining a website, content aggregator, and blog, established by Simon Lau, Tony Tsoi, Leung Man-tao, and Greg Sung. It provided a diverse range of perspectives through columnists and multiple news outlets, covering topics such as politics, business, lifestyle, culture, technology, media, and local affairs. Its continuation was Stand News (立場新聞).
Inception
House News initially appeared on Facebook on 6 July 2012, with the official website launching on 28 July—timed alongside the successful demonstration opposing Hong Kong's Moral and National Education curriculum that promoted pro-Communist ideologies. On 28 August, the platform rolled out an 'Election Dashboard' tailored for the 2012 legislative elections.
Shutdown
Founder Tony Tsoi declared the immediate termination of House News on 26 July 2014. Presently, the site displays a notice indicating its closure. The reasons provided include:
- The evolving political climate in Hong Kong created challenges for maintaining an independent news outlet that could positively impact society.
- Tony Tsoi encountered political obstacles and personal safety concerns related to business travel into China.
- Although the site attracted over 300,000 unique visitors in June 2014, advertising income remained insufficient due to political sensitivities, making financial sustainability unattainable.
This closure led to the establishment of its successor, Stand News (立場新聞).