As the world digested the news, US President Donald Trump upped the ante last Tuesday by revealing a planned 10 per cent levy on US$200 billion worth of Chinese goods, pending congressional approval, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong revitalising its container port infrastructure
Reports on Hong Kong’s Smart City Blueprint acknowledge that provisions are being made to integrate road, rail, tunnel and airport infrastructure. However, little is known about how developers plan to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Resources : Announcements and Notices – Inside Information Financial Information of Subsidiaries
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or complete... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Launch Multi-Bank Blockchain Trade Finance Platform
Next month Hong Kong’s de facto central bank will see a concerted regulatory effort to improve trade finance processes using a bespoke blockchain platform. The joint venture between the Hong Kong Mone... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Bourse Brushes off Chinese Snub Over Dual-Class Shares
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's exchange described as "temporary" a dispute with its Shanghai and Shenzhen counterparts over plans to bar investor access to dual-class shares, as shares in smartphon... ( read original story ...)
Rise of the rats: Hong Kong’s hot weather is forcing rodents up high-rises
Hong Kong pest control experts are reporting a rampant rat problem in the city this summer after an exceptionally early and long hot spell spurred breeding and drove rodents from underground nests. Co... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong triathlete found dead after Olympic distance race at Port Dickson International Triathlon
A 42-year-old Hong Kong triathlete was found dead in Malaysia on Monday morning, a day after he went missing in rough seas during a race, bringing the number of deaths at the event to two. Local media ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange brushes off Chinese snub over dual-class shares
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's exchange described as "temporary" a dispute with its Shanghai and Shenzhen counterparts over plans to bar investor access to dual-class shares, a move that led to sma... ( read original story ...)
More resources needed to improve ‘grossly inadequate’ health services for skin disorders in Hong Kong, dermatologist warns
To veteran dermatologist Tommy Luk Nai-ming, a 23-year-old Hong Kong woman’s suicide note last month saying her eczema left her feeling she would be better “dead than alive” underscored how distressin... ( read original story ...)
Four years to realise benefits of ‘Greater Bay Area’, Hong Kong told, but tax a stumbling block
The optimistic assessment by Patrick Nip Tak-kuen was offered in an exclusive interview with the Post in which he set a 2022 target for delivering success on the ambitious plan to turn Hong Kong and 1... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Snowden refugees, facing deportation, hope of new life in Canada
Photograph: Lily Kuo for the Guardian For the past few years, Supun Kellapatha and his wife Nadeeka Dilrukshi, Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Hong Kong, have tried to make themselves invisible. They go ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man, 19, found with HK$2.7 million in suspected heroin near Sha Tin bus stop
A 19-year-old Hong Kong man was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking on Saturday after he was found carrying suspected heroin worth HK$2.7 million (US$344,000). The suspect, surnamed Leung, was i... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning but heavy showers set to continue
The Hong Kong Observatory cancelled the amber rainstorm warning for the city, about 90 minutes after issuing it soon after noon on Sunday. However, after cancelling the warning at about 2pm, it said s... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong must act now to open up electricity market, antitrust chief says
Environmental officials must commit to liberalising Hong Kong’s electricity market and start laying the groundwork for competing suppliers to enter, according to the head of the city’s antitrust watch... ( read original story ...)