Lawmaker Michael Tien grills chairman Paulo Pong over deficit, calling for government to take over management of Water World facility.
Jimmy Lai says he opposed US decision to end Hong Kong’s special trade status
Any change to Hong Kong’s preferential trade status in the United States would be counterproductive, former media boss tells trial.
Itacho Sushi closes last Hong Kong branch months after founder’s death
Hong Kong restaurant chain Itacho Sushi has quietly shut down its last remaining outlet, with industry insiders saying the company had been suffering over the past decade and eventually buckled after the death of its founder.
Jimmy Lai clarifies stance against US revoking Hong Kong’s special trade status
Ex-media boss says measure stems from the ‘right impulse’, but will make city ‘more vulnerable’ to interference from Beijing.
Hong Kong to be extra cautious while tapping income sources to cut deficit gap: John Lee
Chief executive also says outlook of Hong Kong’s economy remains bright with Beijing’s policy backing and city’s initiatives to expand presence in new overseas markets.
Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan wants to shake up ‘dinosaur’ orchestras
The 38-year-old was the first woman to win the major Donatella Flick Conducting Competition in 2014. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong’s ‘Emperor’s Home’ penthouse sold at 68% discount as distressed tycoons divest
We will continue seeing financially pressured owners offloading assets until interest rates come down substantially,’ analyst says ...
Hong Kong IPO Market to Rally Next Year, Mainland Listings to Stay Stable, Ernst & Young Says
(Yicai) Dec. 3 -- Hong Kong’s initial public offering market will rebound next year, and could return to the top tier of global rankings, while listings on the mainland stock markets will stay stable ...
HKMA’s Money Safe plan set to safeguard Hongkongers’ bank balances from fraud
Additional verification procedures will be necessary to transfer locked-up funds when banks roll out the optional tool next year.
Hong Kong stocks drop as investors wait for Beijing to deliver more support measures
EV makers Xpeng and Li Auto lead losers; China Mobile slips after making a takeover offer for broadband service provider HKBN.
Hong Kong property deals hit 7-month high, but December slowdown looms
Some 7,689 real estate transactions worth US$8.2 billion were completed last month, according to the Land Registry.
New pharmacy at University of Hong Kong aims to optimise role of pharmacists in supporting primary healthcare
Pharmacy in university building next to Queen Mary Hospital offers free drug consultation services and affordable medicine.
Court reduces sentence by 2 years for Hong Kong tycoon Eric Chu, husband of death row convict Truong My Lan
Hong Kong property tycoon Eric Chu, husband of death row convict Truong My Lan, had his prison sentence reduced from 9 years to 7 following an appeal court ruling.
New World CEO Huang has task cut out to set Hong Kong developer’s house in order
Company insider has a solid background, but will have to prove to investors that she is the right person for the job, analysts say.