KEEPING SCORE: The Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.1 per cent to 3,232.84 while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.6 per cent to 24,452.51 ... fell on the New York Stock Exchange. The U.S. central bank said that it still plans a total of three increases this ... ( read original story ...)
Finance minister Paul Chan urges caution from Hong Kong homebuyers
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Sunday urged homebuyers to be cautious, warning that the impact of further US interest rate rises could curb Hong Kong’s soaring property prices. The warning, in Chan’s weekly blog, came a day after it emerged ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong in danger of losing its status as aviation hub, Qantas chief warns
Hong Kong is in danger of losing its role as an international aviation hub because of intense competition, the boss of Qantas Airways has warned. In an interview with the Post, Alan Joyce, chief executive of Australia’s national airline, said Middle East ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s most exceptional property industry professionals honoured at RICS Awards Hong Kong 2017
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The annual RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards, Hong Kong recognised the region’s most successful real estate teams and developments in the property sector. Companies and individuals received 36 awards at ... ( read original story ...)
How to enjoy a Hong Kong holiday
Hong Kong, or ‘Honkers’ as it’s affectionately known, has a great deal to offer both business and leisure travellers, striking the perfect balance between a bustling commercial hub and the quintessential South East Asian cultural experience. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police hunt for suspect behind car park fire that torched eight vehicles in Lok Fu estate
Residents at a Lok Fu housing estate woke up to the smell of smoke early Sunday morning after a fire broke out in a multi-storey car park, damaging eight vehicles. The Fire Services Department received multiple reports of fire at about 9.30am in the car ... ( read original story ...)
Turnout for mock leadership ballot falls well short of one million target as Hong Kong people are ‘discouraged’
Hong Kong people seized the last chance to cast their votes in a mock ballot for the city’s next leader, but the turnout of about 57,000 as of Sunday afternoon was way short of the one million target. At the University of Hong Kong voting station ... ( read original story ...)
Spoiled for choice for e-payments in Hong Kong
HONG KONG - Hong Kongers are spoiled for choice when it comes to cashless payments. Whether it is paying for groceries, a cup of coffee or a meal in a restaurant, most places provide payment options using the Octopus card, mobile e-wallets and credit cards. ( read original story ...)
Rapper Dragon Pulls Away In Hong Kong Derby, Becomes First Horse To Sweep Classic Series
The BMW Hong Kong Derby marks the third race in that country's Classic Series of 4-year-old races, and on Sunday, Rapper Dragon became the first horse in history to win all three Classics in Hong Kong's version of the Triple Crown. He had captured the ... ( read original story ...)
Rapper Dragon ensures place in record books in Hong Kong Derby
Rapper Dragon made history at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 19 March), teaming with Joao Moreira to win the 140th running of the HK$18 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m). The John Moore-trained gelding ensured his place in the record books as the first ... ( read original story ...)
Alab Pilipinas looks to stop the bleeding in final game of trilogy with league-leading Hong Kong
To get back on track, Alab must solve a giant puzzle that is Hong Kong, which beat the Filipinos soundly in their past two meetings counting an 83-61 decision last week that saw Mac Cuan rip at his team's half-hearted effort. If there's any good news for ... ( read original story ...)
Celiz fires up Alab in much-needed victory versus Hong Kong
HERE WE GO. Robby Celiz and Alab Pilipinas weren't going to let themselves get swept in the elimination round by pacesetting Hong Kong. Ray Parks Jr. still wasn’t doing much scoring on Sunday at the USEP Gym in Davao. Fortunately for Alab Pilipinas ... ( read original story ...)
HK Games cheered on
Cheerleaders from the 18 districts of the city took part in a cheering team competition today to show support for athletes that will compete in the upcoming 6 th Hong Kong Games. At Queen Elizabeth Stadium, cheerleaders in colourful costumes showcased the ... ( read original story ...)
Seize emerging opportunities,Ravi tells Hongkong investors
Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake last week told an Investor Forum in Hongkong that Sri Lanka will reach middle income status in the "near future" and called on investors to exploit opportunities in diverse areas. At an event organized by the influential ... ( read original story ...)