Four iconic gas lamps in the heart of Hong Kong’s Central remain in disrepair more than three months after they were wrecked by a monster storm, with officials still looking into ways to restore the h... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) 2019 Outlook Flat
The last signal was a sell 5 period(s) ago. HANG SENG INDEX is currently 27.9% above its 200-period moving average and is in an upward trend. Volatility is extremely high when compared to the average ... ( read original story ...)
BOC HONG KONG HOLDINGS LTD. ORDINARY SHA (OTCMKTS:BNKHF) Has Decline in Shorts
The stock of BOC HONG KONG HOLDINGS LTD. ORDINARY SHA (OTCMKTS:BNKHF) registered a decrease of 13.81% in short interest. BNKHF’s total short interest was 2.09M shares in December as published by FINRA ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Director Ringo Lam Dies at 63
Hong Kong-born action director Ringo Lam ... Van Damme tweeted “I’m deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Ringo Lam.” I’m deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Ringo ... ( read original story ...)
The Singaporean-Chinese air miles company rewarding Hong Kong travellers for meals
Many top airlines have signed up with a Singaporean-Chinese start-up that lets frequent travellers and shoppers earn air miles through everyday spending. Mileslife arrived in Hong Kong in August, afte... ( read original story ...)
Winning ideas for pedestrianising polluted Hong Kong business district artery Des Voeux Road Central
Of all the city streets in all the world, architects had to pick this one to walk into. From near and far their ideas poured, answering the call of an international competition to pedestrianise Hong K... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong authorities seize more than 230 tonnes of endangered wood this year – five times that of last year’s total
Hong Kong authorities confiscated more than 230 tonnes of endangered wood from Central America and South Asia between January and November this year, about five times that of last year’s total haul. T... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong’s legal industry catch up with Singapore in going paperless and cutting costs?
Reams of contracts and mounds of court documents come to mind when one thinks of the office work of lawyers, but a new trend for the profession has started in Singapore, while its Hong Kong counterpar... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Rockers Bamboo Star Release New English EP, ‘No Hard Feelings’
Hong Kong rockers Bamboo Star have had a triumphant start to their newest release, No Hard Feelings, finding success in the U.S. radio circuit. This positive reception of the EP followed from success ... ( read original story ...)
Two weekend concerts for Hong Kong star Andy Lau cancelled after singer ends show midway in tears over throat infection
Two weekend concerts for Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau Tak-wah were cancelled on Saturday, after the pop icon broke down in tears and ended a show midway on Friday night due to throat inflammation. The ... ( read original story ...)
The tenuous truce in the US-China trade war will decide whether Hong Kong’s best IPO party ever continues in the new year
On July 12, the Hong Kong stock exchange (HKEX) conducted an unprecedented ritual to start its trading day: four gigantic gongs were struck one after the other by executives of eight companies to comm... ( read original story ...)
Is anyone listening? Hong Kong educators and counsellors call for more attention to rising student suicide rates
This effort is not unique to Chinese University. Mental health has become a hot topic in Hong Kong’s education system at various levels, as school officials – and students themselves – look to push ba... ( read original story ...)
News outlet HK01 hits back after press freedom watchdog questions its Taiwan independence ‘disclaimer’
News outlet HK01 has hit back at the Hong Kong Journalists’ Association (HKJA) after the watchdog expressed concern over the outlet’s controversial decision to state its stance against Taiwanese indep... ( read original story ...)
Man pleads guilty to smuggling tiny turtles between US and Hong Kong, disguised in candy wrappers
William Thomas Gangemi was part of a “syndicate” where protected turtles were exchanged back and forth between the United States and Hong Kong, US Attorney Sherri Lydon said in the news release. The 2... ( read original story ...)