Hong Kong customs officials said Thursday they have seized elephants tusks valued at more than $9 million US in ivory this week in the city's biggest ivory trade bust in 30 years. Customs officers discovered 7,200 kilograms of elephant tusks on Tuesday in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong seizes $9M worth of ivory in Malaysia shipment
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong customs officials said Thursday they have seized more than $9 million worth of ivory this week in the city's biggest haul in 30 years. Customs officers discovered 7,200 kilograms (15,900 pounds) of elephant tusks on Tuesday in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong student leaders say they won’t contest Occupy protest charge
HONG KONG Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong, who helped lead the months-long "Umbrella Movement" in 2014 demanding full democracy, said on Thursday he would not fight a charge related to the protests in the spirit of civil disobedience. The Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
From banking to the bedroom
For now, Ma and Da Rosa are keeping their startup focused on Hong Kong. The next step is to add pillows to the lineup. Then they’ll ponder overseas expansion – but they’re both tight-lipped on where that will be. “When you’re solving a problem ... ( read original story ...)
Tips for street photography in Hong Kong
Hong Kong based photographer Edward Barnieh has over 175,000 followers on Instagram. He gives the BBC Travel Show’s Carmen Roberts a tour of the back streets of Hong Kong and gives her some tips on taking travel photographs. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says lobbying is job of ministers alone, amid claims of Beijing meddling
New Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has told her ministers they must lobby lawmakers and not leave the job to anyone else. Her instructions on Wednesday followed accusations that officials from Beijing’s liaison office had been involved ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam set to be grilled at first Legco Q&A session
Hong Kong’s new leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor will be grilled on how she will deliver on her election promises on Wednesday as she attends her first question-and-answer session at the Legislative Council. She will also announce plans to give an extra ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong leader strikes conciliatory tone in first week in office
HONG KONG New Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam struck a conciliatory tone on Wednesday and vowed to improve ties with the legislature, but she suggested fresh reforms to bring greater democracy to the Chinese city would not be tabled any time soon. The former ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Resurgence: Asian Financial Center Targets Fintech Dominance
A Discussion with Charles d’Haussy, Head of Fintech, InvestHK. Hong Kong has been a definitive leader in global finance and trade for many decades. Yet when it comes to Fintech, embracing financial innovation has been slower than some other centers of ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Tencent invests in Indonesia’s Go-Jek amid SE Asia push: sources
HONG KONG Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK) has invested around $100 million to $150 million in Indonesian ride-hailing startup Go-Jek, sources said, in another sign the Chinese tech giant was looking to tap into growth in Southeast Asia's mobile-based services. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to postpone bank capital rules; follows Hong Kong, Australia delays
HONG KONG Singapore's banking regulator has told lenders it will delay by a year the implementation of global rules designed to rein in trading risks - the latest sign that the post-crisis overhaul of the world's banking system may be stalling. The move ... ( read original story ...)
7 Tips To Make A Splash At RISE Hong Kong
It’s coming up to that time of the year when the RISE Summit hits Hong Kong. Produced by Web Summit, RISE is the biggest startup event in Asia. During the three-day series of events, held from July 11th – 13th 2017, a multitude of speakers ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines Wants To Start Los Angeles Flights In December 2017
While Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong’s most well known airline, they’re not the only airline based there. Another airline that’s growing very nicely is Hong Kong Airlines, which presently has a fleet or A320 and A330 aircraft. The airline also has 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong weather brings rain and high humidity for early July
Hong Kong is getting a very wet start to July, with at least 12 days of frequent showers and humidity of up to 95 per cent on the way, according to the Observatory. On Tuesday morning, many had to rush to work in heavy downpours, with occasional sunshine. ( read original story ...)