The Hong Kong Seaport Alliance, formed by Hongkong International Terminals (HIT), COSCO-HIT Terminals, Asia Container Terminals and Modern Terminals, would jointly operate and manage 23 berths across ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan steps up probe into surveillance by pro-China media on island
TAIPEI/HONGKONG (Reuters) - Taiwan will step up its investigation of pro-Beijing newspapers accused by politicians on the self-ruled island of spreading fake news and surveillance activities that ... ( read original story ...)
Two Korean women held for smuggling 24 kg gold in Chennai
The two have been identified as Hanbyoul Jung (26) and Eunyoung Kim (26), belonging to the Republic of Korea. They had arrived from Hongkong Via Cathay Pacific flight CX 631. Further investigation int... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares rise as China eyes more stimulus
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares rose on Wednesday, helped by hopes that a shift to more stimulating policy could boost China’s economy, but investors remained cautious amid uncertainty over Brexit ... ( read original story ...)
Anthem law not aimed at forcing patriotism, Hong Kong constitutional affairs chief assures
The proposed national anthem law for Hong Kong is not aimed at forcing residents to love the country, and the last thing authorities want is to prosecute people over disrespect for the song, the city’ ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tramways’ 115th anniversary proves too good a photo opportunity for Japanese artist to miss
Japanese artist Koichi Matsuda has taken as many as 10,000 photos of Hong Kong’s iconic trams over the past five years but at no time did he expect his pictures to one day feature on the vehicle he lo... ( read original story ...)
Government has ‘grossly underestimated’ demand for new homes, Our Hong Kong Foundation says
The demand for new homes in Hong Kong has been “grossly underestimated” by the government, a think tank has said. Our Hong Kong Foundation, founded by former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, said the ci... ( read original story ...)
Buyer Beware: Hong Kong’s $4.8 Billion Stock Wipeout Shows Risk
Hong Kong’s second unexplained wave of stock plunges in three ... The firms hadn’t published news that would move markets and said they knew no reason for the drop, fueling speculation that ranged fro... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Central-Wan Chai Bypass opens to traffic – but industry observers warn the real test comes on Monday
Hong Kong’s long-awaited Central-Wan Chai Bypass provided a smooth ride as it opened to traffic on Sunday morning, but industry observers said the real challenge comes with Monday’s morning rush hour. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong paralympian applies sports dedication to second love – blog on barrier-free restaurants
When the elite wheelchair athlete is not training at the Hong Kong Sports Institute, she is blogging about her second love, food, and restaurants in the city that are accessible for disabled people, o... ( read original story ...)
China’s Greater Bay Area scheme opens up doors for Hong Kong musicians with HK$140 million cultural exchange programme
Hong Kong’s arts and culture sector has been taking advantage of China’s “Greater Bay Area” plan, with a government-funded programme sending 11 local performing arts groups on tours of glitzy concert ... ( read original story ...)
Should Hong Kong say goodbye to public phone booths when more than half of them earn less than HK$1 a day?
When was the last time you used a public payphone? In smartphone-obsessed Hong Kong, probably not in a long time. District councils across the city are debating whether to remove the once vital booths ... ( read original story ...)
Mega project for 9,500 private flats in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung given final nod of approval despite traffic concerns
Town planning authorities have given the final approval for a mega private residential project in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung countryside, despite concerns about traffic congestion in the proposed neighbourh... ( read original story ...)
Reciprocal deal between Hong Kong and mainland China will recognise court rulings on either side for cross-border disputes
Hong Kong and mainland China signed a reciprocal deal on Friday that would recognise and enforce judgments in civil and commercial cases on either side of the border, effectively allowing parties to s... ( read original story ...)