HONG KONG: The Hong Kong government failed in an unprecedented legal attempt on Tuesday to halt the swearing-in of two newly elected lawmakers seeking to push for independence for the autonomous region. High Court Judge Thomas Au rejected its last-ditch ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bunkering Halted Due to Strong Winds
Market sources said Hong Kong bunker operations remained halted Tuesday due to strong winds from Typhoon Sarika, Platts reports. It is reported to be unclear when bunkering operations could resume at Hong Kong, with wind levels Tuesday afternoon said to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government fails in bid to block swearing in of pro-independence lawmakers
The Hong Kong government failed in a unprecedented legal attempt on ... (Reporting by Greg Torodoe, Editing by Angus MacSwan) Next In World News ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s economic rise doesn’t reflect stagnant quality of life, study shows
Fifteen years of economic growth in Hong Kong has failed to improve people’s well-being, according to a recent study from one of the city’s leading policy think-tanks. The Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre’s first well-being index showed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader in court battle with pro-independence lawmakers
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's leader sparked fury on Tuesday (Oct 18) after he launched a court bid against two pro-independence lawmakers which could block them from taking up their parliamentary seats. Chief executive Leung Chun-ying is seen by critics as a pro ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government fails in court bid to block pro-independence lawmakers from taking office
HONG KONG The Hong Kong government failed in a unprecendented legal attempt on Tuesday night to block the swearing-in of two newly elected lawmakers seeking to push for independence for the autonomous region. High Court Judge Thomas Au rejected the ... ( read original story ...)
Not just a financial hub: A creative boom emerges in Hong Kong
Located deep in the wetlands region of Hong Kong is a mill that stopped operating nearly a decade ago. Once a part of the city's thriving textile industry, which has since migrated to mainland China, the 55-year-old building has been spared demolition. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong aviation authorities crack down on abuse of business jet take-off and landing slots
Aviation authorities have moved to crack down on business jets misusing take-off and landing slots by tightening access for operators flying in and out of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). But some industry insiders warn that inflexibilities in the ... ( read original story ...)
Jia Jia, world's oldest panda in captivity, dies in Hong Kong
The world's oldest-ever panda in captivity was euthanized Sunday at the Hong Kong theme park where she lived because her health had deteriorated. Ocean Park said in a statement that a veterinarian euthanized 38-year-old Jia Jia to prevent further suffering ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong : BOCHK has completed the acquisition of the share capital of BOC Malaysia
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited ("BOCHK (Holdings)") today announced that with respect to the asset restructuring of the Bank of China Group ("BOC Group") in the ASEAN region, all of the conditions precedent set out in the BOC Malaysia Share Purchase ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Feels Significant Impact of the Upcoming American Presidential Election on Economic Progress and Trade — CSG Research Reveals
HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - Oct 17, 2016) - CSG Research participated in a worldwide poll on the forthcoming US Elections in collaboration with WIN/Gallup International, the largest network of the world's top independent pollsters. This survey was ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong markets open down with traders cautious ahead of GDP, property price and loan data
Caution over a slew of Chinese economic data due out this week saw Hong Kong markets slip in early Monday morning trade, but property stocks gained thanks to a strong weekend of sales. The Hang Seng Index opened down 0.70 per cent or 163.17 points to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks dip, China shares flat; China economic data in focus
By the midday break, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index had lost 0.4 percent to 23,134.75 ... on a debt-to-equity swap deal struck between its parent and China Construction Bank. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Slump as Casinos Plunge After Crown Detentions
Hong Kong stocks extended last week’s slump as casino operators tumbled after Chinese authorities detained employees from billionaire James Packer’s Crown Resorts Ltd., while property developers led losses by financial shares. The Hang Seng Index fell ... ( read original story ...)