Hong Kong: President Xi Jinping called on Hong Kong entrepreneurs to boost China’s development in a letter the financial hub’s business community welcomed as a sign of encouragement. “I hope you will ...
Number of students in Hong Kong international schools rises 18% to highest level since 2013
The number of students in Hong Kong’s international schools has reached an 11-year high, but the proportion of those in local institutions dropped to a record low amid a shrinking pupil population, ...
How Hong Kong Made History at the 2024 Olympics
Hong Kong made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics when Vivian Kong became the first woman from Hong Kong to win a gold medal in fencing—but that's not the only reason that the territory has tongues ...
Hong Kong wants a whale-watching ban after finding a fast-moving vessel killed the mammal
Last July, a Bryde’s whale was found dead in Hong Kong’s waters. A recent autopsy report has revealed that the whale was killed by a large, fast-moving vessel that fatally injured its back and spine.
HSBC posts $21.6b pre-tax profit in first half 2024
Banking giant HSBC said Wednesday that pre-tax profits in the first half of 2024 came in at $21.6 billion, slightly lower than last year’s record ...
Will Hong Kong’s proposed subdivided housing shake-up put landlords out of business?
Landlords of tiny living spaces say they’ll quit the business if new rules mean having to pay too much to fix defects.
Hong Kong to expand market reach in H2
Hong Kong will continue to expand its market reach in the second half of this year to deepen ties with investors in Europe, the United States, Australia and the Middle East, Hong Kong Special ...
Hong Kong poised for greater role in shipping insurance to support China’s cargo fleet
The recently concluded third plenum highlighted Beijing’s aim to enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international shipping and trading centre, a veteran insurer and Executive Council member says.
Olympics-Fencing-Hong Kong’s Kong says farewell to fencing after winning Olympic gold
Hong Kong's newly crowned Olympic champion Vivian Kong announced on Sunday she would say goodbye to her fencing career. "After competing in my third Olympics, I have decided to take a break and say ...
Number of serious Hong Kong traffic accidents down 42%, but cyclist deaths triple
Death of seven cyclists in traffic accidents in first half of the year exceeds figure for whole of 2023, police say.
New Hong Kong flats at Early Light’s Uppland project draw tepid response
Hongkongers buy only 17 of 139 new homes available in the New Territories project as record mortgage rates continue to dampen sentiment.
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan praises ‘inspirational’ Olympians, urges firms to ‘seize moment’
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says companies can create new opportunities if they pool resources and flexibly innovate.
Hong Kong police ‘Flying Tigers’ unit vows to keep claws sharp after 50 years of missions
Hong Kong’s Special Duties Unit looks back on era of shoot-outs with armed criminals, but pledges to stay in top form to face new threats.
Hong Kong retail: K-pop, K-dramas usher in growing demand for Korean restaurants
Korean F&B operators and retailers that have forayed into Hong Kong have made a significant contribution to the city’s retail segment.