Cagamas Bhd’s reverse mortgage loan scheme called Skim Saraan Bercagar (SSB) has attracted interest and is within the mortgage corporations expectations since applications opened on Jan 17, 2022, in ... ( read original story ...)
With a pandemic and now a recession, it’s no wonder young people in Hong Kong aren’t having children
Don't expect Hongkongers to heed Elon Musk's warning about population decline - or follow the billionaire's example by having lots of children For most couples, the cost of raising a family, combined ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government’s 100-day report: housing minister aims to cut waiting times, but no quick fix for shortage of homes
Prefabricated building technology a way to speed up construction, but industry needs to catch up Tiny homes below 200 sq ft to stay as these are all some homebuyers can afford, minister says Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Head of Hong Kong retail group Lifestyle International, operator of Sogo, seeks to take company private for US$239 million
Thomas Lau, chairman of Lifestyle International, has proposed to privatise the company through his wholly-owned firm Emerald Energy Holdings He has offered to buy 376.8 million shares of the company ... ( read original story ...)
Fears of Bible shortage in Hong Kong sparked by Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on religion
As the Chinese Communist Party imposes restrictions on religious content in Hong Kong, a shortage of Bibles is being reported in the city where its high degree of autonomy was ended two years ago ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Investors Have Lost $50 Million To Crypto Scammers This Year
Hong Kong has seen an increased level of crypto scams amid the growing interest in digital assets over the past few years. ( read original story ...)
Fears of Bible shortage in Hong Kong tied to Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on religion
As the Chinese Communist Party imposes restrictions on religious content in Hong Kong, a shortage of Bibles is being reported in the city where its high degree of autonomy was ended two years ago ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 75 imported malaria cases over past month but expert says residents have no cause for alarm
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection says it has recorded a total of 75 imported malaria cases since July 1, comprising patients aged 25 to 57 who all arrived from Africa. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s homeless numbers surge to 10-year high
Hong Konger To Hanh-duyen, 47, slept on a bench in a park in Tai Kok Tsui for more than a month through summer nights. ( read original story ...)
Mirror concert accident: injured Hong Kong dancer Mo Li has woken up, father says, asking for prayers
A dancer critically injured more than 10 days ago at a concert by Hong Kong boy band Mirror has regained consciousness, according to his father, who is urging supporters to pray for the performer’s ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong may lower age threshold for getting fourth shot of vaccine, expert says, as city logs 4,274 new cases
Professor David Hui says vaccine panel will consider advising government to lower the age threshold for getting the fourth shot in autumn. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong consumption vouchers: residents go out to spend after receiving first HK$2,000 instalment in final round of scheme
Car worth HK$273,000 and discounts on stays at five-star hotels are among millions of dollars in rewards and offers up for grabs to lure spenders In Hong Kong's Causeway Bay shopping district, some ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong research points to new route to treatments for coronavirus infection
Hong Kong study published in top UK science journal shows for first time how coronavirus exploits victims' antiviral defences University of Hong Kong team says discovery could help create more ... ( read original story ...)
China’s $84b IPO boom defies the world
An average 43 per cent return may be why initial public offerings in China this year dwarf traditional financial centres such as New York and London. ( read original story ...)