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Hong Kong can expect cooler week ahead, with rain, strong winds after Mid-Autumn sizzle
Observatory says temperatures expected to drop to as low as 23 degrees Celsius in urban areas and a couple of degrees lower in New Territories.
Are ox gallstones the new gold in Hong Kong? Report finds rising demand for pill ingredient
Ox gallstone is main ingredient in Chinese medicine pill, but chances of finding one in a bovine gallbladder are about one in 500 to 1,000.
Will Hong Kong benefit from Cathay’s giveaway of tickets to overseas destinations?
Offer part of ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign requiring departure from city to overseas destinations, raising concerns over the benefits to local tourism.
HSBC hit by sixfold surge in Hong Kong property loan defaults
HSBC’s exposure to defaulted commercial property loans in Hong Kong surged almost sixfold to more than $3bn in the first half of this year, underscoring the risks the UK bank faces from a slump in the ...
Fed rate cut heralds start of monetary easing cycle in Asia
Asian economies have entered a monetary easing cycle as the Federal Reserve cut rates for the first time in four years on Sept. 18, which creates an opportunity for global investors to invest further ...
Hong Kong’s Cathay bans Cantonese couple over insults hurled at mainland Chinese passenger
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airwayshas apologised and banned two Cantonese-speaking passengers after a mainland Chinese traveller complained they insulted her and made discriminatory remarks during a ...
Are Hong Kong’s trampoline parks safe? Post investigation finds some venues ill-equipped
Tour of three venues with expert uncovers safety concerns relating to lack of padding, possibility of mid-air collisions and adequate supervision.
The Library Of Congress Is A Training Data Playground For AI Companies
With archives hosting about 180 million works, the world’s largest library is drawing interest from AI startups looking to train their large language models on content that won’t get them sued.
Woman, 52, arrested for alleged neglect after grandchildren rescued from Hong Kong flat fire
Online video footage shows flames and smoke coming out of high-rise flat in Tsz Wan Shan where the two children were trapped in it.
Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm signal after less than an hour
Forecaster upgrades amber rainstorm signal to red, says it will monitor rainband affecting city and decide whether black warning is needed.
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan goes on tech charm offensive to deepen ties with UK, Spain
Post learns meetings with British officials might be on the cards for Paul Chan as he leads tech-focused delegation to Europe.
Hong Kong picks action movie set in Kowloon Walled City for Oscars race
Hong Kong will submit a martial arts blockbuster set in the underworld of the infamous Kowloon Walled City for next year’s Oscars race after it received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival ...
Opening a Bank Account in Hong Kong
Opening a bank account in Hong Kong is often a vital first step to establishing a business presence. This video is unavailable in your region. Please enable VPN to ...