“We are trying to preserve the historical truth,” said Albert Ho Chun-yan, chairman of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, which ran the June 4 museum. He said the alliance was still raising funds to acquire ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Retains Title of World’s Costliest Home Market
Hong Kong retained its rank as the most expensive housing market among 406 major metropolitan regions in the annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey for the seventh year in a row. The median price of a home in Hong Kong last year was ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing : London Metal Exchange chief resigns – HKEX statement
London Metal Exchange (LME) Chief Executive Garry Jones is stepping down just over three years after being appointed to run the world's largest and oldest metals market, parent company Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) said on Monday. Jones is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing : London Metal Exchange Chief Executive Retires
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), The London Metal Exchange (LME) and LME Clear (LMEC) (wholly-owned subsidiaries of HKEX) announced today (Monday) that Garry Jones, the LME's Chief Executive and an executive director of the LME and LMEC ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, China shares slightly firmer as resource sector supports
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index erased some early gains and added ... Mainland defence stocks added 1.5 percent, after the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday that President Xi Jinping would head a new commission overseeing joint military ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks edge up on stronger resource stocks
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks closed marginally higher on Monday, thanks to support from a solid resource sector. Both the benchmark Hang Seng index and the Hong Kong China Enterprises Index were up 0.1 percent at the close, to 22,898.52 points and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, HK are finance, fintech partners, not rivals: Analysts
HONG Kong and Singapore are often pitted against each other as rival international finance and fintech hubs, but analysts say the two cities should be seen as partners - a view fintech companies seem to support too. After a successful launch in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong withdraws visa-free facility for Indian
Beijing: In a setback to Indian travellers, Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China, has withdrawn the visa-free facility for Indians who will have to complete a pre-arrival registration from Monday. “The Pre-arrival Registration for Indian ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislation on alcohol sale ban to minors ‘not enough’
“The problem in Hong Kong is that there is a sense that the admission of alcoholism is not encouraged. Act quickly to end the scourge of underage drinking “There is no awareness of what it means for a young person to have a drinking problem. ( read original story ...)
Huge Hong Kong police operation ‘to prepare for the worst’ at three hotspots over holiday
They are equipped with high-level anti-riot gear, including the newly added pepper balls and paintball guns. Youngspiration and the Hong Kong National Party received a letter from the head of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department on Tuesday and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s democrats say no to China’s treasures
Not so, when the city is Hong Kong, and when the Palace Museum, which occupies most of Beijing’s vast Forbidden City, is doing the offering. In December Hong Kong’s chief secretary, Carrie Lam, announced surprise plans to build a branch of the Palace ... ( read original story ...)
Robust healthcare system pursued
The Government will work to provide a robust healthcare system for Hong Kong, Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man says. In the 2017 Policy Address, the Government pledged to provide an additional $2 billion to the Hospital Authority in total ... ( read original story ...)
Bad news for Indian travellers: Hong Kong withdraws visa-free facility
Indians will have to complete a pre-arrival registration January 23 onwards. In a setback to Indian travellers, Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China, has withdrawn the visa-free facility for Indians who will have to complete a pre-arrival ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Hong Kong fight over solo second in ABL
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT. Alab Pilipinas and fellow league newcomer Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions clash for the first time ever. Already with victories versus the league-leaders and the defending champions, Alab Pilipinas are casting their line for another big ... ( read original story ...)