Hong Kong residents taking cross-border buses for an inaugural trip on a new mega link over the Pearl River Delta faced longer journey times than expected amid heavy congestion on the much-anticipated ...
Can Hong Kong be a ‘super moneymaker’ to remain distinct from other Chinese cities?
This was the question raised during a recent gathering with a group of Hong Kong-based foreign guests – neither unexpected nor surprising, but a question that is asked more frequently these days. The ...
A quarter of Hong Kong companies plan cuts in office space, up from 2023, says Colliers
More than a quarter of Hong Kong companies want to reduce their office footprint this year amid macro uncertainties, but those in the insurance and legal services sectors are bucking the trend, ...
Hong Kong launches series of activities to mark 27th anniversary of return to motherland
HONG KONG: A launching ceremony marking the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland was held in Victoria Park of Hong Kong on Saturday (June 29), kicking off a series of celebration ...
Hong Kong police hunting for 2 men over early morning knife attack in Kowloon
Hong Kong police are hunting for two suspects in connection with a knife attack on a 52-year-old man in Kowloon during the early hours of Sunday morning. The force said the victim, a man surnamed Siu, ...
Hong Kong enjoys ‘competitive advantages’ over Singapore in global talent race, says top official
Hong Kong has “competitive advantages” over regional rival Singapore in the global talent race, the finance chief has said, adding such professionals will help give the property market a much-needed ...
Hong Kong rescuers escort 17 people ashore after canoe nearly capsizes off Lamma Island
Hong Kong rescuers escorted 17 people ashore after one of the group’s boats took on too much water during a canoeing trip off the coast of Lamma Island on Sunday morning. Ambulance officers and ...
Hong Kong leader John Lee charts economic path, but will geopolitics get in his way?
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has put stimulating the economy and improving livelihoods high on his agenda as he enters his third year in office. Confident that his administration has ...
Hong Kong retail property market charged up eyeing Chinese EV makers’ expansion plans
The Hong Kong retail property market could tap a new wave of demand from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers rushing to set up showrooms and related infrastructure, as the city pushes ahead with its ...
Prepare well so Hong Kong can benefit from hydrogen advances
Moving ahead with the times may not necessarily be the Hong Kong government’s forte, though efforts have been made to narrow the gaps. The application of green hydrogen energy is a case in point.
Crackdown on speech intensifies in Hong Kong under national security laws
Sunday marks four years since China's national security law for Hong Kong went into effect. The legislation is designed to crack down on anti-government activity. The suppression of free speech ...
Hongkong Land Unveils $1 Billion Landmark Revamp Plan
Ten luxury tenants - including Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent, Sotheby's, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels - will contribute a total of $600 million to the ...
Hongkong Land and 10 tenants commit over US$1 bil to redevelop Landmark
A US$1 billion ($1.36 billion) fund has been set up in conjunction with the redevelopment. Hongkong Land will inject about US$400 million into the fund, while 10 long-standing retail anchor tenants at ...
Hong Kong patient contracts hepatitis C during hospital stay in suspected transmission case
Hong Kong health authorities are investigating a suspected case of hepatitis C transmission in a public hospital after a patient tested positive for the viral infection, with checks being conducted on ...