SINGAPORE: Veteran Hong Kong action star Sammo Hung dropped by Geylang on Friday ... Restaurant at Geylang Lorong 21 for turtle soup with six other family members, Shin Min Daily News reported on Saturday (Feb 4). Restaurant staff told Shin Min that ... ( read original story ...)
'Abduction' threatens Hong Kong role as financial haven
In early 2016, the abduction of five Hong Kong booksellers by mainland Chinese security agents raised questions about the former British colony's future as a bastion of free speech. Now, the latest apparent snatching of a Chinese billionaire, Xiao Jianhua ... ( read original story ...)
Hsbc Holdings PLC Purchases 65,306 Shares of China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd (CHU)
Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its stake in China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd (NYSE:CHU) by 590.8% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 76,359 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 65,306 shares during the period. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new financial chief urged to put fiscal surplus to good use in his budget
The new financial secretary was urged to make long-term investments and provide one-off relief measures for the city’s needy in his budget as the fiscal surplus looks set to exceed HK$75 billion. Paul Chan Mo-po – who took up the post last month after ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. (HSNGY) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Strong Buy” by Brokerages
Hang Seng Bank Limited is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company principally engaged in the provision of banking and financial services. The Company operates through four segments. Retail Banking and Wealth Management segment is engaged in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong boy and girlfriend, both 14, arrested after abortion
Her mother, 34, called police at about 8.15pm that evening after learning she had an abortion. Illegal abortions carried out in small Hong Kong public housing flat, High Court hears Initial investigations showed the fetus had been disposed of on the ... ( read original story ...)
Two Hong Kong officials accused of misconduct over new aviation headquarters
Two senior officials with the Civil Aviation Department, including its former head, have been accused of misconduct stemming from a probe into the construction of its new headquarters, according to a government probe. A government source said one was ... ( read original story ...)
Xiao Jianhua Disappears in Hong Kong, Is Reportedly in Mainland China
Chinese-born Xiao Jianhua is on the mainland, according to a report by Hong Kong's South China Morning Post on Wednesday, citing an anonymous source close to the tycoon. Overseas Chinese news sites said earlier that Chinese police officers escorted Xiao ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong holds title as world’s most visited city for seventh year in a row
Hong Kong has long attracted a wide range of visitors ... The Chinese decline was good news for some, as Bangkok climbed up the ranks to second place with a 10 per cent increase in traffic. About 18.7 million visitors chose to visit the capital, as ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese billionaire Xiao Jianhua 'abducted' from Hong Kong hotel
If Chinese police were involved in Xiao’s abduction from Hong Kong, it would appear to violate the former British colony’s mini-constitution, which only permits the Hong Kong police to operate in the territory. Xiao was born in China, is a Canadian ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's Carrie Lam launches election platform
The former right-hand woman of Hong Kong's current chief executive Leung Chun-Ying, Carrie Lam is expected to run on a manifesto seeking continuity with the current administration’s governing philosophy. ( read original story ...)
Gold price closes lower in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- The gold price in Hong Kong closed at 11,258 HK dollars per tael on Friday, shrinking 2 HK dollars from the previous trading day, according to the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society. The price is equivalent to 1,219.37 U ... ( read original story ...)
A billionaire’s disappearance rattles Hong Kong
XIAO JIANHUA was not alone among mainland China’s mega-rich in his fondness for the Four Seasons hotel in Hong Kong’s financial district. It describes itself as “perfect for the business elite”, among whom Mr Xiao certainly ranks. Hurun Report ... ( read original story ...)
Long queues at Hong Kong food trucks despite minor hiccups on first day of business
The dumplings were late, but hungry Hong Kong customers were willing to wait. Three food truck operators made their debut on Friday under a two-year pilot scheme that will eventually see 16 trucks serving their specialties at designated locations ... ( read original story ...)