Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and X, is looking to raise to $6 billion for his xAI project as he looks to investors worldwide, including those in Hong Kong, ...
Mainland Chinese tourists in Hong Kong complain about hotel charges for toiletries packed in plastic after ban on throwaway items comes into force
Differences in prices and provisions of plastic-packed toiletries and other items spark anger among some visitors from across border.
Aspiring homebuyers need to assess the risk
The real estate market is recovering slowly, but a big rebound is a distant hope with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority warning rates may stay high.
Hikers trapped and roads flooded in Hong Kong as torrential downpour almost triggers black rainstorm alert, with more rain expected
Forecaster issues first red rainstorm warning of the year at 8.55am, with Sai Kung district recording 140mm of rainfall.
Hong Kong’s national security laws not major concern for international arbitration community, head of Bar Association says
Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes says those who are concerned need only visit city and interact with local arbitration community.
Ex-Hong Kong district councillor becomes second from city to sit on English local authority after moving through BN(O) migrant scheme
They have chosen a Hongkonger to represent them in the council because we share similar values,’ Andy Ng says after UK local authority election victory ...
Hong Kong housing authorities find enough land to provide 21,000 transitional flats by early 2025
We are entering the harvest season this year for the Housing Bureau’s efforts to push transitional housing projects,’ Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says.
Hong Kong’s Kitec venue once hosted Mirror and transformed musical careers. So why is it closing down?
After 28 years, curtain comes down on Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre, which offered ideal venue for acts, including boy band Mirror, as they progressed grew from halls to city’s ...
Hong Kong ranks low on global press freedom index as watchdog cites ‘unprecedented’ setbacks
Hong Kong placed 135 out of 180 countries and territories in the Reporters Without Borders' 2024 press freedom ranking. While the city's ranking is +5, its score actually has fallen -1.8 points.
Hong Kong Issues 2024’s First Red Storm Signal Amid Flooding
Hong Kong issued its first red rainstorm warning of the year on Saturday as downpours caused flooding in areas of the territory, shutting roads and disrupting public transportation.
Hong Kong stocks gain 4.7% on the week led by technology, banking sectors; China policy support hopes swirl
A dovish US Federal Reserve and a gigantic share buy-back programme from Apple lifted Hong Kong stocks with sentiment remaining upbeat after China’s top policymakers signalled further support to ...
Hong Kong labour chief Chris Sun defends new minimum wage formula, saying employers can afford it
Minister says mechanism will not affect city's competitiveness because composition of the formula both protects the vulnerable and ensures affordability Business sector had expressed concerns of an ...
Hong Kong styrofoam giant goes from making 10 million boxes a month to eco-friendly utensils amid plastics ban
Yee Wah Global says it hopes to transform situation into opportunity by investing in and researching alternative tableware.
Hong Kong Issues First Red Storm Signal of Year as Roads Flood
Hong Kong issued its first red rainstorm warning of the year on Saturday as downpours caused flooding in areas of the territory, shutting roads and disrupting public transportation.