The record-breaking 1.8 tonnes of the drug was bound for New South Wales, Australia, and could have been sold as about 18 million street level deals. Officers say such activity is "bankrolling a raft ... ( read original story ...)
Week of large-scale events shows Hong Kong is ‘open for business’ and offers clear advantages, treasury chief says
Treasury minister Christopher Hui reveals Hong Kong FinTech Week is set to draw more than 12,000 attendees, down from earlier estimate of around 20,000 Busy week ahead, with city set to also host ... ( read original story ...)
Climate change: Construction giant Gammon tests new technology in Hong Kong to reduce carbon footprint of concrete
Gammon Construction is testing a technology that aims to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete to help the company meet sustainability targets. ( read original story ...)
Costume party time: Hong Kong rugby fans ready for return of the Sevens
A Hong Kong permanent resident, he was a regular at the Sevens every year from 2003 until the Covid-19 pandemic red-carded the event for three years. He had gone to the games dressed as a wrestler, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shows it is bouncing back, with 22,000 participants expected at 2 major events this week
More than 40 global group chairmen or chief executives expected at Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit Events showcase Hong Kong's position as a gateway to nation and opportunities in Greater ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong travel sector appeals for coronavirus breaks for tour groups to help bolster flagging industry
Travel agents ask for permission for tour groups to eat in private areas of restaurants and visit attractions. ( read original story ...)
Billion-dollar meth seizure biggest drugs bust in Hong Kong history with 1.8-tonne stash uncovered in shipment of coconut water from Mexico
A HK$1.1 billion (US$140 million) haul of liquid meth disguised as cartons of coconut water is Hong Kong’s biggest seizure of drugs by value, customs officers have said. The 1.8-tonne (2 ton) stash ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Mortgage Corp HK$ 2yr IPG 5.25% area, CNH 3yr IPG 3.75% area
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Aiming for the stars: Chinese astronaut recruitment drive attracts 120 hopefuls in Hong Kong
A total of 120 applications have been received in the first recruitment drive for Chinese astronauts held in Hong Kong, with more than half of the candidates coming from the fields of biology, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials seize nearly $200M worth of meth in major bust
Authorities in Hong Kong seized more than $198 million of methamphetamine after uncovering a shipment arriving from Mexico on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong homebuyers show tepid demand for new units with prices expected to fall in the fourth quarter
Out of 118 units available at One Innovale-Cabana in Fanling, 66 changed hands on Saturday, and none sold at Tuen Mun and Kowloon City communities Property sales are expected to recover slightly in ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 Rules Take Shine Off Hong Kong’s Bid to Reopen
Business leaders say lingering restrictions will overshadow coming events—a finance summit and a rugby tournament—intended to woo executives back to the city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong customs seize record meth haul worth $140 million
Hong Kong customs seized 1.8 metric tons (2 tons) of liquid methamphetamine in the city’s biggest-ever meth bust, authorities said Saturday. The drugs, which were seized Oct. 23, had been concealed in ... ( read original story ...)
No ‘toothless tiger’: Hong Kong’s new primary care authority must cut red tape, get more nurses, says Sophia Chan
Former health secretary says successful primary care will see fewer patients going to hospital Many elderly patients used to seeing doctors in hospitals will need to be persuaded to change Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)