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Hong Kong has the lowest overall consumer confidence among mainland China, Taiwan and Macau, surveys conducted by universities across the regions have found. The city’s score was dragged down by a sharp decline in faith in the property market despite the ... ( read original story ...)

Some may plan to set up their own companies. Part-time applicants are usually teachers – often in key positions – from schools or universities within Hong Kong, mostly international schools. Some are from industries that have a need for e-learning ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s housing minister has said he was unaware of suspected illegal structures at the home of his engineer friend Otto Poon Lok-to, husband of the city’s new justice chief, despite “two or three” visits to his property. The news came as Frank ... ( read original story ...)

A 20,000-member Hong Kong police union has demanded a law to exempt officers from criminal liability for actions taken during enforcement duties, saying members of the city’s judiciary do not have enough professional knowledge to judge their use of force. ( read original story ...)

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will "seriously consider" listing in Hong Kong, founder Jack Ma said, potentially providing a powerful boost to the financial hub which is preparing to allow dual-class share listings. ( read original story ...)

Any direct advice given by local or mainland government bodies to Hong Kong’s universities could amount to meddling with their institutional autonomy and academic affairs, a legislator has warned. The concerns were raised by education sector lawmaker Ip ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG (Jan 09) -- Heres a roundup of local news: *Goldman, Citi Are in the Lead for Top Roles in Aramco IPO Saudi Arabian Oil Co. is set to appoint banks including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Citigroup Inc. to help manage its initial public offering ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will consider a listing in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post reported the company’s founder Jack Ma as saying - remarks which follow the city’s decision to allow dual class share listings. ( read original story ...)

Former Hong Kong home affairs secretary Patrick Ho Chi-ping has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges brought by a US federal court after he was accused of offering bribes worth a total of US$2.9 million to prominent African politicians. Ho was indicted ... ( read original story ...)

Former Hong Kong home affairs secretary Patrick Ho Chi-ping has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges brought by a US federal court after he was accused of offering bribes worth a total of US$2.9 million to prominent African politicians. Ho was indicted ... ( read original story ...)

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced a collaboration with China Resources Property which is slated to bring the St. Regis brand to Hong Kong by early 2019. Marriott International has nine properties in Hong Kong, but this will be the first property ... ( read original story ...)

More than 5,000 Hong Kong flats can be built on part of a 170-hectare golf course in Fanling, if golfers and authorities holding the land are willing to let go, according to a study by planners, the Post has learned. The revelation came amid calls for the ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong's new justice secretary said Monday the rule of law in the city has not been compromised, after a string of cases raised fears the legal system is under threat from Beijing. Semi-autonomous Hong Kong enjoys freedoms unseen on the mainland as part ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong has the lowest overall consumer confidence among mainland China, Taiwan and Macau, surveys conducted by universities across the regions have found. The city’s score was dragged down by a sharp decline in faith in the property market despite the ... ( read original story ...)