Elderly and those with chronic illnesses urged to take extra caution, employers told to keep workers’ health in mind as mercury plummets. ( read original story ...)
Gold jewellery sales sparkle once again, rise by 30 per cent as wedding banquets return to Hong Kong
The rise in sales comes after two years of contraction. Gold jewellery sales fell by 80 per cent last year, as the pandemic disrupted countless weddings, which are key drivers of demand. In 2019, ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Communist Party owns ‘intellectual property’ of Hong Kong democracy as its drafter and defender, think tank leader says
The Communist Party and Chinese people are the drafters and defenders of Hong Kong’s emerging brand of democracy and own this “intellectual property”, mainland experts on city affairs have said while ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Hong Kong suspends Korean Air flights until January 8 due to infections
Some passengers travelling from South Korea to Hong Kong tested positive for coronavirus upon landing last week. ( read original story ...)
HSBC buys India L&T’s mutual fund arm
LONDON: HSBC Holdings Plc has said it will buy the investment management unit of India’s L&T Finance Holdings Ltd, the latest push to build up the Asian wealth and investment business that is at the ... ( read original story ...)
Why fine dining is thriving in Hong Kong two years into pandemic: chefs tell Discovery Channel show how they innovated – and how diners showed their appreciation
Kung Food! Hong Kong's Grandmasters of Cuisine on Discovery Channel is a homage to the resilience of the city's restaurateurs amid the global health emergency Guillaume Galliot of Caprice, VEA's Vicky ... ( read original story ...)
Preserving the fading glory of Hong Kong’s neon skyline
Hong Kong has lived under a neon glow since the city emerged from WWII. But recently, many of the city's neon signs have disappeared. Ramy Inocencio introduces us to one of the last neon light benders ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong suspends Korean Air flights until Jan 8 due to Covid-19 infections
SEOUL - The Hong Kong government ordered a two-week suspension of Korean Air Lines flights, Korean Air said on Monday (Dec 27), after some of its passengers travelling from South Korea to Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Tag: Hong Kong Underwater Association
Vibrant coral gardens, wide-eyed sea horses and feasting jellyfishes were captured by marine photographers in snapshots submitted to the Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021. A ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong election numbers highlight pro-establishment bloc’s edge in public housing estates
While turnout for Legco poll was low, many of the busiest polling stations were located near public housing blocks, including a number built within the past decade More than half of Hong Kong's 35 ... ( read original story ...)
New Year’s Eve countdown: Hong Kong boy band Mirror to usher in 2022 with Philharmonic Orchestra, other Canto-pop stars
Hong Kong’s New Year’s Eve countdown concert will feature the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra performing with Canto-pop singers and boy band sensation Mirror. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board ... ( read original story ...)
Insight – Record IPO binge in 2021 leaves investors hung over
INITIAL public offerings (IPOs) around the world raised a record US$594bil (RM2.5 trillion) in 2021, riding the coattails of stock market rallies, yet often disappointing investors with their ... ( read original story ...)
Incentives for remittances via banking channels expanded
In a bid to rein in plunging workers’ remittances via official channels, the Central Bank (CBSL) has decided to extend the incentive of additional Rs. 10 per dollar by a month whilst absorbing ... ( read original story ...)
Sea change: how Hong Kong law enforcers are turning the screw on cross-border smugglers
Death of female police officer in high-speed chase sparks action, change of tactics by authorities Cross-border smuggling gangs switch strategies, modes of operation to evade monitoring, arrest Hong ... ( read original story ...)