Hong Kong's once world-beating port needs to raise its game or risk falling further behind competitors in Shanghai , Singapore and elsewhere, industry experts said. The city's massive container facili... ( read original story ...)
Passengers on United flight from Newark to Hong Kong stuck on Canada runway for more than 14 hours
The United flight bound for Hong Kong departed from Newark ... about whether it was possible for passengers to take legal action over the ordeal. CBC News reported that there were 250 passengers on th... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is one of the world’s best places to live and work – but for how much longer?
The latest Henley Passport Index has just been in the news. This is a table of some 200 different passports listed in order of how many countries and territories the holders can visit without a visa. ... ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s public housing system works: costs, waiting times and sales
Hong Kong’s dubious honour of having the world’s highest priced property puts private home ownership beyond the reach of many. Instead, heavily subsidised public housing is the main choice for young l... ( read original story ...)
Comparing HONGKONG LD HOL/ADR (HNGKY) and MMA Capital (MMAC)
MMA Capital Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Receive News & Ratings for HONGKONG LD HOL/ADR Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise d... ( read original story ...)
Tightening of Hong Kong’s competition laws to cover mergers on the horizon, says Competition Commission chairwoman
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 ...)