HSBC and the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) launched a research and development innovation laboratory on Monday, the latest in a series of initiatives to boost the development of financial technology (fintech) in the city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong business sector backs John Tsang to lead city, senior Liberal Party official claims
Financial Secretary John Tsang Chun-wah has the backing of Hong Kong’s business sector if he runs for the city’s top post, a top Liberal Party leader said, declaring the city needs a leader supported by the public. Liberal Party honorary chairman James ... ( read original story ...)
British banker who killed two Hong Kong prostitutes was sexually assaulted while at public school and 'suffering from four mental disorders' when he carried out slayings
A British banker who killed two Hong Kong prostitutes was sexually assaulted while at public school and was 'suffering from four mental disorders' when he carried out the slayings, a court heard. Expat Rurik Jutting had a sexual sadism disorder as well ... ( read original story ...)
Young Hong Kong windsurfer sails into the history books, taking city’s first international title
Some work their entire lives to make it into sport’s history books, but one young Hong Kong windsurfer has done just that, at the tender age of 13. On the waters of Lake Garda in Italy and up against some stiff competition, Mak Cheuk-wing won the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong airport to cut night flights from coming summer
From next summer, the number ofovernight flights arriving in and departing from Hong Kong International Airport will be reduced and crimp travel to several destinations, the Post has learned. The move to cut back the number of planes taking off and landing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Slut Walks Draws Many In Effort To Rid City Of Sexual Assault
HONG KONG- “Slut walk” was held for the fifth time at Chater Garden in Central this Sunday, with protesters expressing concerns over recent sexual assaults in Hong Kong. This event originated from Toronto, where a police officer said women should ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tips – Happy Valley, Sunday October 23
Racenet has secured the services of two of the best Hong Kong form analysts to assist in finding you a winner, quinella, trifecta or quaddie - whatever tickles your fancy. So whose tips are these? The Sheik - Vern Rhodes goes by the pen name "The Sheik of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's First-Ever Outdoor Local Beer Fest: CraftBeerFest@Gala Place
HONG KONG, Oct. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With Halloween on the horizon, Hang Lung Properties' Grand Plaza and Gala Place redefined Mongkok as a fun hub where local meets global last night at Hong Kong's first-ever outdoor local beer fest: CraftBeerFest ... ( read original story ...)
Keeping HK moving
Trade and logistics has long been one of Hong Kong's four pillar industries, boosting the city's economic growth over the decades. To ensure the continued development of these industries the Government invited operators in 2014 to participate in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's First-Ever Outdoor Local Beer Fest:
HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With Halloween on the horizon, Hang Lung Properties' Grand Plaza and Gala Place redefined Mongkok as a fun hub where local meets global today at Hong Kong's first-ever outdoor local beer fest: CraftBeerFest@Gala Place. ( read original story ...)
Chaos in Hong Kong's legislature
Hong Kong's legislature descended into chaos on Wednesday as two pro-independence lawmakers defied a barring order and barged into the chamber. Reuters is the news and media division of Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man faces meth-smuggling charges in New Zealand
The key role Hong Kong and Guangdong play in the international crystal meth business was highlighted yesterday when a man from the city appeared in an Auckland court to face charges related to one of New Zealand’s biggest ever drug busts. The 20-year ... ( read original story ...)
Cut back on the tissue: Hong Kong trio hopes handkerchiefs made from leftover factory fabric can curb wastage
A Hong Kong trio is hoping to wipe away two waste problems in one go – with the handkerchief. In order to reduce the copious amounts of tissue paper used by people in the city, The Chief Project, a business led by three individuals, sources leftover ... ( read original story ...)
Govt signs off more slots for China flights
Although Hong Kong was not part of the agreements with China, more growth is looming with Hong Kong Airlines about to start daily services and Cathay Pacific stepping up capacity with a new plane and an additional aircraft over summer. Bridges said there ... ( read original story ...)