Hong Kong’s Olympic committee is planning to bid to host the second World Beach Games in 2021 with an estimated budget of around HK$300-400 million (US$38-51 million), according to the committee’s sen... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) China premier talks up targeted policy support
Hong Kong shares erased early losses and ended higher on Tuesday after China’s premier said the country would take targeted policy steps to support private companies. *At the close, the Hang Seng inde... ( read original story ...)
China, Hong Kong stocks fall at start of packed week that includes US elections, Fed meeting
Hong Kong and mainland China markets opened lower Monday, in a busy week for traders to digest that started with President Xi Jinping vowing to boost imports and moving on to high-stakes midterm elect... ( read original story ...)
Teck chairman Dominic Barton draws on past to help company ‘withstand torpedoes’
Barton, on the other hand, is moving — to Hong Kong where his partner is based — though he plans to keep a residence in Vancouver. When he retires from McKinsey next August, he expects to pick up a fe... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Pride Parade organisers expect record crowd, with theme of legal equality for local LGBT community in 2018
The colourful costumes, banners, music and marchers of Hong Kong Pride Parade will fill main thoroughfares on Hong Kong Island on November 17, with organisers expecting a record turnout for the event’ ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Fung Group to partner with Alibaba to help foreign companies crack mainland China market
A leading Hong Kong-based retailer has partnered with e-commerce giant Alibaba to take international brands to mainland China through offline and online sales. Fung Group announced plans on Tuesday to ... ( read original story ...)
UNDP and HSBC to build sustainable inclusive business models for the Bangladesh apparel industry
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) have joined hands together to promote sustainable supply chains in Bangladesh apparel industry ... ( read original story ...)
Davao-HK direct flight opens
Cathay Pacific country manager Rob Bradshaw said that through the direct flight, they aim to develop the tourism, business and the OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) market. Apart from being a destinatio... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on the South China Morning Post’s connection to community as it celebrates 115th anniversary
together with general news, features and commentary, while providing continuous updates through its electronic editions. Indeed, SCMP.com’s Hong Kong and international online editions will be joined, ... ( read original story ...)
Wiyaala Featured In Hongkong News As A Role Model For Preaching Body Positivity
Despite been body shamed for having the physique of a man, the Lioness of Africa, as she calls herself, Wiyaala, is making global strides and taking not only her music, but her positiveness and relent... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks lower as investors watch U.S. mid-terms
A lot of Friday’s rise can be attributed to short covering,” he said, noting that the news of a trade deal nearing on Friday prompted those previously shorting Hong Kong stocks to change course. “But ... ( read original story ...)
China, HK stocks pressured ahead of U.S. mid-terms
Last week, there were a lot of short-cover positions as the market turned around after the positive news on trade war,” said Leung. “We may see more short positions (on Hong Kong stocks) this week, if ... ( read original story ...)
Rates rise at The Peninsula
The average room rate the flagship property of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (0045) increased as much as 24 percent to HK$5,485 while revenue per available room slid 0.06 percent to HK$3,148. The o... ( read original story ...)
Canon PhotoMarathon 2018 Hong Kong Station took place on 3 November
"Canon has been conscientiously improving the experience of the PhotoMarathon," Mr. Shunichi Morinaga, President and CEO of Canon Hongkong, said. "This year, the Canon PhotoMarathon Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)