HONG KONG (Reuters) - Nine leaders of Hong Kong's 2014 democracy protests appeared in court on Thursday after their surprise summons, charged with inciting the street occupation that paralyzed parts of the city for months in what some expect to be a long ... ( read original story ...)
United Airlines targets Hong Kong-San Francisco route for new aircraft and business class
In a bid to take on the “challenging” Asian market, United Airlines, one of the world’s largest carriers, has designated its Hong Kong-San Francisco route as the first international course for a new aircraft and business class product, a company ... ( read original story ...)
Edmonton man charged after police seize steroids shipped from Hong Kong
A 26-year-old Edmonton man is facing drug trafficking charges after Canadian border guards seized a package of steroids shipped from Hong Kong. On March 21, the RCMP and Canada Border Services Agency started a joint investigation into illegal importation ... ( read original story ...)
New Airbus A350-900 makes 1st scheduled Canadian flight
The passengers flying from Vancouver to Hong Kong didn't know they were scheduled to embark on Cathay Pacific's new Airbus A350-900 on Tuesday morning. But with an airplane-shaped cake in the waiting area, a DJ and speeches, it quickly became clear to the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong news stands to accept cashless payments in bid to boost business
Hong Kong’s half-century-old news stand industry has teamed up with a home-grown electronic wallet firm, hoping to rescue their dwindling business by tapping into the fast growing digital world. From Wednesday, people will be able to buy newspapers and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: Nine activists 'to be charged'
The other six include lawmakers and members of the Hong Kong Federation of Students. 'Tougher policies?' - By Juliana Liu, BBC News, Hong Kong It is not clear why the Hong Kong authorities have waited so long to arrest and charge the leaders of the civil ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lifts ban on Brazil meat imports, EU urges action
BRASÍLIA (Reuters) - Hong Kong said on Tuesday it has lifted a ban on the import of Brazilian meat, removing one of the last blanket bans by a major importer, but strong words from an EU commissioner visiting Brazil suggests the scandal over health ... ( read original story ...)
Beckham in Hong Kong-China upset and a Sudanese-Egyptian row over national pride
Former professional footballer David Beckham caused a stir online after posting on Instagram and Facebook about his visit to Hong Kong, which said he had enjoyed a "great 48 hours in China". Beckham was there to promote a Hong Kong life insurance company. ( read original story ...)
China's favored candidate chosen as Hong Kong’s leader
Hong Kong's new leader Carrie Lam pledges to mend political rifts after winning a vote dismissed as a sham by democracy activists who fear the loss of the city's cherished freedoms. Video provided by AFP Newslook Communist China's favored candidate was ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after Hong Kong package containing steroids, ‘unknown white powder’ arrives in Edmonton
The RCMP said a 26-year-old Edmonton man is facing multiple charges after its covert operations unit “located and seized” a steroid-laden package originating from Hong Kong on Monday that had arrived in Alberta’s capital. According to police ... ( read original story ...)
Vacancies at Hong Kong’s ‘big five’ banks up 43%
Employment opportunities at Hong Kong’s top five banks—Bank of China, Bank of East Asia, Hang Seng Bank, HSBC, and Standard Chartered—surged 43% over the past year, according to recruiters. The de facto ‘big five’ banks collectively advertised ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, mainland stocks lose ground as sentiment hurt by Beijing’s new property curbs
Hong Kong stocks seesawed in early trading but ended lower on Monday ... to overturn his predecessor’s signature health care policy known as Obamacare. The Hang Seng Index closed 0.7 per cent lower to 24,193.7 on Monday. Last week, the index added ... ( read original story ...)
About 11 Standard Chartered's Hong Kong-based private bankers to leave
HONG KONG About 11 Hong Kong-based bankers from Standard Chartered Plc's (STAN.L) (2888.HK) private banking unit, including one managing director, are leaving the bank, a spokeswoman for the lender said on Tuesday. Teresa Lee, managing director of Standard ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's trade rep touts it as an Asian gateway for Denver tech companies
In recent years, Hong Kong has become an entrepreneur's stomping ground, going from a few hundred startups to more than 2,000, Hong Kong's trade representative to the United States says. Clement Leung, Hong Kong's Washington, D.C.-based commissioner for ... ( read original story ...)