BOOM apprentice Matthew Poon hopes to kick off his Hong Kong riding career in style at Sha Tin on Sunday. Poon, who returned to Hong Kong recently after a hugely successful 18-month stint in Adelaide, has nine rides on Sunday’s 10-race card. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leadership race contender Carrie Lam meets Tin Shui Wai community after ‘too tired’ comment
The front runner in Hong Kong’s leadership race, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, met with grass-roots concern groups in the city’s far northwest on Thursday morning, following heavy criticism last week when one of her team had said she was “too tired ... ( read original story ...)
COSCO SHIPPING Interntnl HONGKONG : Int'l 2016 Profits Down 29%
03/06 COSCO SHIPPING INTERNTNL HONGKONG: Scenarios and strategies for the next phase .. 03/03 COSCO SHIPPING INTERNTNL HONGKONG: (Qidong) Offshore Gains Belgium's Ship Order 01/17 TTS: First TTS shipset delivered to COSCO and Shanghai Shipyard 01/12 ... ( read original story ...)
Emotional Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing reflects on weak economy
Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing had an emotional moment Wednesday as he reflected on the weak state of the financial hub’s economy. The 88-year-old tycoon appeared to get choked up as he spoke at a news conference following the release of his company ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon chokes up as he reflects on economy
Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing had an emotional moment Wednesday as he reflected on the weak state of the financial hub's economy. The 88-year-old tycoon appeared to get choked up as he spoke at a news conference following the release of his company's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elects a new chief executive: what you need to know
On March 26, Hong Kong will elect its next leader, known as the chief executive, for the first time since widespread protests over democratisation A view of Hong Kong skyline. On March 26, Hong Kong will elect its next leader, known as the chief executive. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pull out of Davis Cup tie in Pakistan over security fears
REUTERS: Hong Kong have withdrawn from their Davis Cup tie against Pakistan in Islamabad citing security concerns, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said in a statement on Tuesday. Pakistan have been forced to play home Davis Cup ties in the Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Brazil meat scandal: Hong Kong joins import ban
Hong Kong has joined China is suspending meat imports from Brazil. They are the top two consumers of Brazilian meat and have suspended imports over allegations that companies have been selling unsafe produce for years. The European Union has also said it ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s famous Peak Tram to shorten its journey by 70 metres following renovation
“We’re going to move all the people who currently queue on the road ... [and] move them in to air-conditioned comfort,” Martyn Sawyer, properties director of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited, told the Post. “People will be undercover in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong forfeits Davis Cup at Pakistan, citing security
LONDON - Citing security concerns, Hong Kong is forfeiting its Davis Cup matches against Pakistan, scheduled for next month in Islamabad. The International Tennis Federation said Tuesday that it "regrets and respectfully disagrees" with Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans imports of Brazilian meat after food safety scandal
Hong Kong is the biggest market for Brazilian beef, importing US$718 million worth in 2016, according to Brazilian government figures. China is Brazil’s biggest market for beef and poultry overall. BRF, one of Brazil’s largest meatpackers said to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Li chokes up as he reflects on economy
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing has had an emotional moment as he reflected on the weak state of the financial hub's economy. The 88-year-old tycoon appeared to get choked up as he spoke Wednesday at a news conference following the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong set to pick new leader anointed by Beijing
The three candidates vying to be Hong Kong's next leader squared off in a feisty debate in front of hundreds of voters who peppered them with questions. They wrangled over policy proposals for the semiautonomous Chinese city and took jabs at each other at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong set to pick leader anointed by Beijing
HONG KONG — The three candidates vying to be Hong Kong's next leader squared off in a feisty debate in front of hundreds of voters who peppered them with questions. They wrangled over policy proposals for the semiautonomous Chinese city and took jabs at ... ( read original story ...)