Hong Kong customs has confiscated around HK$100 million (US$12.8 million) worth of smuggled goods, including mobile phones, computer components and vehicle parts, in three separate shipments destined ...
HKSAR anticipates surge in shopping spending to Hong Kong after mainland increases duty-free allowance
The Chinese mainland will increase the luggage duty-free allowance for residents entering the mainland from Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions (SARs), according to a notice issued by ...
China to Double Duty-Free Limit for Visitors to Hong Kong, Macau
Chinese visitors will be allowed up to 15,000 yuan ($2,064) of duty-free shopping in Hong Kong and Macau starting next week, around twice the current limit, as authorities try to help the cities still ...
Hong Kong museum celebrates life of architect I.M. Pei
More than 30 years after I.M. Pei reshaped Hong Kong's skyline with a jagged tower of steel and glass, the Chinese-American architect is once again the talk of the town as a museum celebrates his life ...
Hong Kong receives first hydrogen-powered light rail train in green energy push
Hong Kong has received its first hydrogen-powered light rail train, with a trial run scheduled as part of the city’s plan to develop the use of the energy source to reach its goal of becoming carbon ...
At least four companies launch Hong Kong IPOs to raise about $500 million
By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY (Reuters) -At least four companies ranging from a U.S.-based jet manufacturer to a Chinese generative AI firm launched Hong Kong initial public offerings on Friday to raise up ...
Hong Kong enjoys ‘competitive advantages’ over Singapore in global talent race: Paul Chan
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 stocks rise in dead cat bounce; China growth fears seen inflicting monthly loss
Hong Kong stocks edged up on Friday after China more than doubled the duty-free shopping limits for mainland tourists to the city, spurring some optimism about reviving growth and consumption in the ...
‘Block trade king’ goes to court in Hong Kong: 5 things to know
HONG KONG -- A high-profile court case brought by Hong Kong's financial watchdog against a local hedge fund has thrown a spotlight on market-moving block trading. Hong Kong has recently stepped up ...
Hong Kong condemns Taiwan after second-highest travel warning issued for city
Self-ruled island issues ‘orange’ alert recommending avoiding non-essential travel to Hong Kong due to national security law.
Hong Kong Students Sing China’s Anthem Too Softly, Probe Finds
The Hong Kong Education Bureau has flagged students at two local schools for singing China's national anthem too softly during recent inspections. The inspections targeted the Hong Kong and Macau ...
5 cats die in suspicious fire that erupts at dog kennel in Hong Kong
Fire Services Department believes suspicious circumstances to fire near village house and sets up team to investigate.
Hong Kong schools criticised for singing Chinese anthem ‘too softly’
Hong Kong authorities have lambasted schoolchildren for their “soft” and “feeble” performance of the Chinese national anthem School inspectors issued the reprimands in reports uploaded online. Of the ...
Exclusive | Hong Kong police will deploy 4,000 officers on July 1 amid warning over seditious acts
Hong Kong police will ramp up security measures for the 27th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule on Monday, deploying more than 4,000 officers and guarding against seditious or disruptive ...