The rules ensure the account-opening process is “compliant and orderly”, and it has been operating smoothly for mainland China customers as they continue to file applications, the authority said.
Central Asia tipped to be Hong Kong’s next logistics hub: Airport Authority head
Chairman Fred Lam says flight disruptions in the Middle East and Russia make the region a viable hub connecting Asia and Europe.
Scammers posing as police cheat 42 mainland students in Hong Kong out of millions
More than 40 mainland students studying in Hong Kong fell victim to scammers impersonating Chinese law enforcement officers in the first quarter of this year, police said on Sunday, with the biggest ...
Baby Danny DNA case sparks calls for Hong Kong to introduce home birth rules
Social welfare sector lawmaker Grace Chan Man-yee said there was a “legal vacuum” over protecting the health and welfare of babies born at home. “The case of baby Danny has exposed a clear gap in Hong ...
Hong Kong to open first convenience store operated by humanoid robot in AI push
Store in Hung Hom will feature robot able to serve customers in different languages in latest example of city's AI adoption, finance chief says Hong Kong will soon open its first convenience store ...
Hong Kong steps up random dog licence checks, warns owners of prosecutions
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will scan dogs in public places to verify whether a microchip has been implanted ...
Hong Kong principal fired over Singapore row says he will seek legal advice
A Hong Kong school principal who was sacked after he swore at security guards during a student trip to Singapore has said he feels “shock and regret” over his immediate dismissal, saying he will seek ...
Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning as thundery showers lash city
Forecaster on Sunday afternoon said heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall over the city, with rates exceeding 30mm in an hour.
PwC Hong Kong partners to miss payouts after Evergrande-linked sanction – report
The shift comes after PwC agreed to pay HK$1.3bn ($166m) in penalties and compensation over its Evergrande audit work.
Hong Kong’s LGBTQ community ponders future of Pride events after Pink Dot’s second cancellation
On a sprawling promenade in West Kowloon, a gay choir lit up the stage with a chorus of harmonies. Children listened attentively at a storytelling session led by a drag queen dressed in pink from top ...
‘It’s the wealth effect’: Hong Kong luxury malls thrive amid IPO gains, housing recovery
Positive trend comes from a surge in affluent spending, with new flagship projects reinforcing the city’s role as a global brand magnet.
How travel permit for non-Chinese in Hong Kong has redefined weekends over border
Permanent residents holding foreign passports say their lifestyles have changed with advantages of travel permit launched two years ago Visiting indoor ski resorts, enjoying water parks and eating at ...
Why China’s tighter grip on outbound capital may test Hong Kong’s housing rebound
Beijing’s latest efforts to tighten oversight of cross-border capital flows have sparked concerns that a reduction in mainland demand for Hong Kong homes could impact the city’s recovering property ...
Hong Kong saves HK$69 million in first month after HK$2 fare scheme revamp
Changes to Hong Kong’s public transport subsidy scheme saved the government HK$69 million (US$8.8 million) in the first month, with fewer elderly and disabled commuters taking expensive long-haul ...