Hong Kong Federation of Railway Trade Unions vice-chairman Tam Kin-chiu sounded the alarm on Monday after the collision near the Yuen Long terminus the previous evening. The incident occurred when a train on the 610 route left the terminus and hit the back ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong retail investors give Xiaomi’s IPO the cold shoulder, put off by high financing cost and valuation
Xiaomi’s US$6.1 billion initial public offering was subscribed to by Li Ka-shing, Jack Ma Yun and Pony Ma Huateng, but given the cold shoulder by most of Hong Kong’s retail investors, an ominous sign for the city’s bellwether fundraising attempt of 2018. ( read original story ...)
Proposal for suspension and fines targets Hong Kong lawmakers who continue to misbehave
A new rule targeting Hong Kong’s lawmakers could give the Legislative Council the power to suspend or fine members who misbehave during meetings. The suggestion, raised during a meeting of the Committee on Rules of Procedure on Monday, is a direct ... ( read original story ...)
Sexual harassment rife in Hong Kong churches, survey suggests
A survey of Hong Kong Christians has thrown up at least another 55 sexual harassment cases in churches, half of them allegedly committed by pastors or church leaders. The survey, released on Sunday by the Hong Kong Christian Council, came after pastor Ngai ... ( read original story ...)
The business traveller’s guide to Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong lounges
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Hong Kong Jin Tian – Lost & Found Popular Roast Meat Stall in Tiong Bahru
anyone could drop by Seng Poh Road in Tiong Bahru to have a taste of authentic Hong Kong roasted meats. Family business, Hong Kong Jin Tian 香港锦田, which was helmed by a husband-and-wife duo, was revered by the folks in Tiong Bahru. Their roasted ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC joins the fray for online payments with PayMe app for Hong Kong’s TV shopping service
Users of PayMe, HSBC’s mobile payments app, will be able to use it on e-commerce platform HKTVmall this week, Hong Kong’s biggest bank announced on Monday. The partnership with HKTVmall, which features more than 3,000 retailers selling everything from ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Financial’s Hong Kong venture launches blockchain-based remittance service
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A venture owned partly by China fintech firm Ant Financial launched on Monday a blockchain-powered cash remittance service between Hong Kong and the Philippines, an initiative the territory hopes will improve its fintech reputation. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong motorcyclist killed in Kowloon Bay truck crash
A motorcyclist died in hospital after he became trapped under a truck following a collision in Hong Kong on Monday. The motorbike and the truck collided outside Enterprise Square in Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay soon after 12.30pm, according to police. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plane crash leaves pilot, 23, in critical condition
A 23-year-old pilot was in critical condition on Monday morning after the light aircraft he was flying crashed in northern Hong Kong on Sunday. Calling the incident a “serious” one, the city’s Civil Aviation Department (CAD) said it would take about ... ( read original story ...)
One of the world’s hottest property markets is readying a contentious change
Hong Kong's housing market has shown little sign of cooling after years of consistent price increases. In response, the government is now considering a controversial measure. Property in the semi-autonomous region of China has long ranked among the world ... ( read original story ...)
Enough is enough: Never mind the property industry – decent housing for Hong Kong people is a social issue
Enough, enough and more enough – the time has come to call an end to all this nonsense surrounding Hong Kong’s property market and the government’s alleged attempts to cool prices. Yet another initiative is about to be launched which imposes what is ... ( read original story ...)
China’s app for everything files for huge Hong Kong IPO
Meituan-Dianping, a massive online services platform in China, has filed to go public in Hong Kong in a move that's expected to raise billions of dollars from investors. Meituan likes to call itself the "Amazon of services." The Beijing-based startup was ... ( read original story ...)
There’s more to Hong Kong than meets the eye
In this Spotlight on Hong Kong, we look ‘’Beyond Business.’’ The Police Married Quarters, or PMQ, was renovated for the art and design crowd. It’s seven stories of creative energy, housing more than 100 businesses. In this temporary exhibit space ... ( read original story ...)