A judge has called for a mechanism to be set up to stop taxi drivers convicted of sexual offences from getting back behind the wheel. Deputy High Court judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi made the recommendation as he refused to overturn the conviction of Chan Ka ... ( read original story ...)
Milt's Sweet Shop and the Hong Kong – one building, two Flin Flon traditions
But when that building – the former home of Milt’s Sweet Shop and later the Hong Kong Restaurant – was recently reduced to rubble, an eminent part of local history went with it. Milt’s Sweet Shop, also known as Milt’s Place, was a popular hangout ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong chief executive Donald Tsang speaks of ‘heartache’ after being released on bail
Jailed former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang Yam-kuen spoke of the “many heartaches” he had suffered, but also how he had not yet lost faith in the city, after a successful bail application won him a break from prison life yesterday. The disgraced ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks gain ground in early trading, tracking regional advance on French election news
Hong Kong stocks kicked off the week on a higher note on Monday, in line with gains in other Asian markets, bolstered by positive sentiment after France’s first round of president election result on Sunday pointed to a more stable political situation in ... ( read original story ...)
Who is Li Ka-Shing? Hong Kong's richest 'Superman' is worth $31.6bn
Li Ka-shing's meteoric rise from a mainland Chinese migrant to Hong Kong's richest man is nothing short of astounding. His business prowess and eye for lucrative investment opportunities earned him the title of "Superman" by his native admirers. ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Can Carrie Lam heal a deeply divided Hong Kong?
the majority of the committee — whose 1,194 members were heavily represented by business groups and unions with strong ties to Beijing — has opted for someone who is least likely to rock the boat. Here lies the fundamental dilemma facing Hong Kong: For ... ( read original story ...)
To buy or rent in Hong Kong? Tipping point guide to 93 neighbourhoods shows the way
Expats and buyers from China who do not have permanent residency must pay stamp duty of 30 per cent when purchasing homes in Hong Kong, a measure the government rolled out in a bid to cool down the property sector, compared with stamp duty of 15 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong justice chief warns cross-border legal links can’t be rushed
Hong Kong and Chinese mainland authorities are discussing greater mutual assistance on criminal cases, but the gap between the two legal systems is a challenge, the city’s Secretary for Justice Rimsky Yuen Kwok-keung said on Sunday. But a leading jus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong vs. Singapore: Weighing Asia's financial hubs
Many cities lay claim to being important financial centers, but two metropolises are usually seen vying for the title of Asia's most important financial hub: It's Hong Kong versus Singapore. Singapore is a gateway to Southeast Asia and is seen as a wealth ... ( read original story ...)
Family-owned start-up opens restaurant in Hong Kong (with photos)
A brother and sister partnership today (April 24) opened the first Uma Nota restaurant in Hong Kong, bringing São Paulo's Brazilian-Japanese street food and cocktails to the city. Developed by brother and sister duo Alexis and Laura Offe, Uma Nota is ... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong retake its IPO crown?
Nicholas Johnson, J.P. Morgan, says there is a slate of exciting opportunities coming to the Hong Kong issuance market in the second half of the year. Bloomberg 3:06 ( read original story ...)
Protect Hong Kong residents with dedicated property market
According to chief executive-elect Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, “ it may not be feasible to suppress” property prices (“Efforts to curb high home prices fail, Lam admits”, April 2). She said “doing so further will have side effects”. She pledged ... ( read original story ...)
Finance chief raises possibility of more people living in ‘Greater Bay Area’ and commuting to Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s finance chief suggested that living in the “Greater Bay Area”, where property prices are much cheaper than those in the city, and commuting to Hong Kong for work was an option many people could consider. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers warned of HK$31.6 billion loss if they fail to endorse Disneyland revamp funding
The government has warned that Hong Kong risks a massive loss of economic benefits if lawmakers fail to pass a HK$5.45 billion funding application for a revamp of the Disneyland theme park. In a desperate attempt to press for Finance Committee endorsement ... ( read original story ...)