The mainland Chinese CSI 300 was down 0.89% after shadow banking conglomerate Zhongzhi Enterprise Group filed for bankruptcy liquidation late Friday.
Changes to how Hong Kong journalists access vehicle registry inconsistent with city’s constitution, lawmaker says
Hong Kong’s new arrangement for journalists wishing to access the government’s vehicle registry is inconsistent with the city’s constitutional guarantees of press freedom, a lawmaker has said.
Australian police bust reptile smuggling plot, saving native lizards, snakes from Hong Kong’s live animal trade
An Australian-based criminal syndicate plotted to smuggle hundreds of native reptiles into Hong Kong as part of a murky trade in live animals, police alleged Monday. Detectives began investigating the ...
Hong Kong tennis chief chasing WTA 125 tournament to add third elite event to city’s sporting calendar
Michael Cheng believes city could host indoor and outdoor events once Kai Tak Sports Park is finished, and targets addition of WTA 125 tournament.
Hong Kong’s innovation scene in 2024: Where are we headed?
VC funds around the globe, and Hong Kong was no exception. Hong Kong has been in an even trickier position than other cities, given its highly outward-facing economy and connectivity with China, ...
Hong Kong kindergarten applications fall by a third versus last year; falling birth rate and emigration wave key factors
Hong Kong kindergarten applications have fallen by a third for K1 classes that begin in September this year. This drop has been attributed to the fall in the birth rate and the emigration wave, as per ...
Hong Kong stocks slip, Tech index hits lowest since November 2022, as traders brace for weak China reports
Local stocks are offering no juice for bullish investors, with the Hang Seng Index adding to its worst start to a year since 2005. China’s economy slowed further last month, official reports this week ...
The Pokémon Run Hong Kong 2024 is set for March 17
Be the very best at the upcoming Pokemon Run Hong Kong 2024 this March. The exciting event comes with mini-games, a treasure hunt, and more.
Hong Kong workers demand 6% raise to return to office fully
Hong Kong workers say they would need a 6% raise to give up hybrid work arrangements, a dilemma that’s expected to prompt more companies to reduce space and dampen office rents, according to a survey.
Hong Kong staff demand 6% raise to return to office fully
HONG Kong workers say they would need a 6 per cent raise to give up hybrid work arrangements, a dilemma that’s expected to prompt more companies to reduce space and dampen office rents, according to a ...
Lack of foresight over new year travel chaos bodes ill for Hong Kong
The sight of thousands of mainland visitors left stranded after attending New Year's Eve celebrations was disappointing and preventable The government's inability to prepare for and respond to issues ...
Have new tolls got Hong Kong out of a jam? Traffic congestion at busiest harbour tunnel cut by 1km, more vehicles opt for Western crossing
Between December 18 and 21, the average daily traffic volume at the Western Harbour Tunnel jumped 15 per cent to 102,100 vehicles.
Global warming is causing Hong Kong winters to get warmer
Experts say future winters in Hong Kong will have fewer cooler days. This is because global warming is pushing temperatures higher. “We are also going to see more hot and very hot days, simply because ...
Hong Kong banks fight for deposits with 5% rates, air miles
THE battle for Hong Kong bank deposits is stepping up with lenders offering incentives to attract new money as customers rush to lock in rates that are among the highest in more than a decade. Read ...