Chi Kee Sawmill and Timber, in business since the 1940s, will soon make way for a vast development project. But it is still bringing new life to old wood. ( read original story ...)
Homeless woman in Hong Kong robbed by bicycle duo of HK$16,000 and mobile phone
Two bicycle-riding robbers in Hong Kong are on the run after snatching a waist pouch containing HK$16,000 (US$2,039) and a mobile phone from an elderly street-sleeper in the early hours of Monday ... ( read original story ...)
At least 38 Hong Kong victims in growing human-trafficking trend, with seventh suspect arrested over job scams luring people to South-East Asia
Hong Kong authorities on Tuesday received another call for help from a victim of a job scam luring city residents to Southeast Asia for forced labour, bringing the number of people affected by the ... ( read original story ...)
Uncertain future for Hong Kong’s Fringe Club and city’s cultural arts icon as lease expires next March and operators set to stand down
The future of Hong Kong’s nearly 40-year-old Fringe Club is hanging in the balance as its operators prepare to retire, with the lease at its historic home set to expire next March after it was renewed ... ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s young entrepreneurs are solving the city’s massive food waste problem
A raft of start-ups are launching innovative solutions to stop unwanted food going to landfill The younger generation is keen to tackle society's issues, and the money is there to fund them, says head ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon calls bottom of China property slump
Hong Kong real estate tycoon Adrian Cheng has called the bottom of mainland China’s property market crash, saying his New World Development group plans to invest Rmb10bn ($1.46b ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong leader John Lee to pursue reopening of border with mainland China on Guangdong trip
Hong Kong and mainland on same page on sorting out measures to restore quarantine-free travel, he says Chief executive says he will lay down 'precise' strategies and target high-risk activities in ... ( read original story ...)
Football officials praise fans for strong support as Hong Kong Premier League gets under way
Football officials have praised Hong Kong fans for their strong support as the BOC Hong Kong Premier League season kicked off with gusto on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Peak Tram reopens after 14 months
Hong Kong's Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau warned that daily cases could soon exceed 10,000 and announced a negative test requirement for people dining in groups of eight or more. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong buyers snatch up all flats on offer at Sun Hung Kai’s Novo Land ahead of city’s potential new prime rate increase
Buyers snatched up all of the 170 units on offer at the Novo Land project in Tune Mun just four hours after sales commenced on Saturday Speculation that major commercial banks, including HSBC and BOC ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese University of Hong Kong students get management’s blessings for new union, vow to stay clear of politics
The management responded by cutting ties with the union, accusing its executive committee of making false allegations against CUHK and exploiting the campus for their political pr ... ( read original story ...)
Peak Tram reopens in tourist-devoid Hong Kong
The Peak Tram, a famed form of public transport and a popular tourist draw, reopened Saturday after a year-long US$102-million facelift even as the Hong Kong’s coronavirus curbs continue to keep ... ( read original story ...)
New channels at Shenzhen border, more flights and quarantine arrangements will help Hong Kong students enter mainland China
New channels will be set up at the border and more flights and alternative quarantine measures in Macau will be arranged to facilitate thousands of Hong Kong students crossing into mainland China to ... ( read original story ...)
Peak Tram back on track in tourist-devoid Hong Kong
The Peak Tram, Hong Kong's famed public transport and a popular tourist draw, reopened Saturday after a year-long $102 million facelift even as the city's coronavirus curbs continue to keep overseas ... ( read original story ...)