Nisha Gopalan is a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering deals and banking. She previously worked for the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones as an editor and a reporter. Chinese companies have been gorging themselves on land in Hong Kong, outbidding the local ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong business conditions deteriorate slightly in February
Moreover there was a slower accumulation in pre-production stocks. Meanwhile, inflationary pressures receded for a third straight month, which led to lower prices charged by businesses. The seasonally adjusted headline Nikkei Hong Kong Purchasing Manager ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong’s container port may be in terminal decline, and what that would mean for a city that appears not to care
In a port city like Hong Kong, founded on trade, it’s been the cornerstone of the city’s growth. In February 1967, the Container Committee urged government and business to embrace the emerging trend for container shipping and support a purpose-built ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong specialist doctor institute seeks additional seats on Medical Council
The city’s leading specialist doctor training institution wants to increase its standing on Hong Kong’s Medical Council in order to strengthen its role of monitoring medical standards. Dr Luk Hung-to, the representative of the Academy of Medicine on a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents urge government to tighten rules on electromagnetic radiation
Dozens of residents have called on the government to tighten regulations and standards for electromagnetic radiation, claiming to be adversely affected by such radiation from rooftop telecommunications transmitters. Pastor Mike Liu Yik-yung was shocked ... ( read original story ...)
Record 8 winners for Moreira in Hong Kong as Magic Man does as only he can
JOAO Moreira has claimed yet another record, riding eight winners from 10 rides at Sha Tin. The previous Hong Kong record was six in a day, a feat achieved by Brett Prebble, Douglas Whye and twice by Moreira. Known as the Magic Man, Moreira has set new ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong food bazaar diners back call to allow hawkers to cook with gas: survey
More than 90 per cent of respondents to the recent survey backed the alliance’s position and supported the use of gas at the event, saying it stayed true to Hong Kong’s traditional street hawker culture and flavours – a culture that thrived in the 1980s. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leadership hopefuls lock horns at first debate, but John Tsang stays away
Hong Kong leadership candidates Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor and Woo Kwok-hing crossed swords during the first public debate of the election race on Sunday, taking aim at each other’s policy platforms and governing styles. But popular underdog John Tsang ... ( read original story ...)
Premier Li Keqiang sounds warning on Hong Kong independence
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has for the first time publicly denounced the notion of Hong Kong independence in his annual work report, warning that the movement would “lead nowhere”. While Beijing’s firm rejection of such separatist sentiments is well ... ( read original story ...)
China's premier: Hong Kong independence calls 'will lead nowhere'
HONG KONG (CNN) - China's second highest-ranking politician criticized calls for Hong Kong independence in a speech to the nation's parliament Sunday. Speaking at the opening of the annual National People's Congress, Premier Li Keqiang said calls from ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hong Kong’s entrepreneurs are agile, have looked beyond borders’
Hong Kong, March 5 (IANS) This bustling city is smaller than New Delhi and has less than half its population, but it is the world’s eighth-largest trading economy, seventh-largest exporter in merchandise trade, Asia’s largest FDI recipient in 2016 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Horse Racing News: Joao Moreira the Sha Tin King
It was the Mr Stunning show at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 5 March), or Messrs Stunning, to be more accurate. While the horse of that name shone in the Class 1 Friendship Bridge Handicap to place himself on the cusp of Group 1 assignments, it was the ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing has last word in Hong Kong leadership race, delegates told
With three weeks to go before the chief executive election, the state leader who oversees Hong Kong affairs has emphasised Beijing enjoys a “substantive and constitutional” power to appoint the city’s leader. During a meeting with delegates from Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stock exchange’s focus on turnover does investors no favours
This according to Charles Li Xiaojia, the chief executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing ... which is not entirely an arm’s length financial arrangement. HKEX to launch new board consultation in first half after 2016 profits fall on shrinking ... ( read original story ...)