Hong Kong’s economy grew by 2.5 per cent in real terms last year, easing from 3.2 per cent expansion in 2023, preliminary figures released on Monday showed. Advance figures by the Census and ...
Girl, 5 months old, dies after losing consciousness at Hong Kong border
A five-month-old girl died after losing consciousness at a border checkpoint in Hong Kong on Monday night. Police said a staff member at the Lo Wu control point in Ta Kwu Ling reported at 7.06pm the ...
Hong Kong Q4 GDP expands 2.4% y/y, slightly faster than forecast
Hong Kong's economy increased in the fourth quarter by 2.4% from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Monday, expanding for an eighth quarter. That was a slightly faster rate than the ...
LME approves warehousing in Hong Kong, a gateway for metals to China
The London Metal Exchange (LME) on Monday approved Hong Kong as a warehouse delivery point, seeking to boost access to mainland China, the world's biggest metals consumer.
China Stocks in Hong Kong Drop Post-Holiday on Trump 10% Tariff
Chinese equities listed in Hong Kong fell as trading resumed after the Lunar New Year holiday, with traders weighing US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 10% levy on China.
Greenpeace calls for reusable cup system at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park
Green group urges government to plow HK$10 million in system after finding main stadium alone could generate 1.2 million disposable items in a year.
Hong Kong braces for chilly weather as temperatures to plunge
The Hong Kong Observatory has advised residents to bundle up as temperatures are expected to plummet to 14 degrees Celsius, with even cooler conditions expected in rural areas Monday night.
Chinese Stocks in Hong Kong Drop Post Holiday on 10% US Tariff
Chinese equities listed in Hong Kong fell as trading resumed after the Lunar New Year holiday, with investors weighing US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 10% levy on China.
Hong Kong, Taiwan markets drop as Asia-Pacific markets fall on Trump tariff fears
ASIAN markets fell at the open on Monday (Feb 3) after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Read more at The Business Times.
Why do Hong Kong teens like Chiikawa? Here is a psychologist’s answer
The Japanese anime combines cute characters with meaningful and relatable stories about facing fear and failure.
6 restaurants fined HK$2,000 for not complying with Hong Kong plastics ban
Hong Kong authorities have fined six restaurants for not complying with a disposable plastics ban since it officially began in October.
25th anniversary and beyond: ASTRI drives innovation and solidifies Hong Kong’s standing as a leading I&T hub
As Hong Kong's largest applied science and technology research institute, ASTRI has played a pivotal role in connecting the city with the global tech scene, delivering solutions for the greater good.
Hong Kong-listed Chinese stocks brace for Trump tariffs
Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong will come under renewed pressure when they resume trading on Monday following a three-session break, after US President Donald Trump fired the first salvo of his ...
Statistics show Hong Kong’s economy progresses steadily
Statistics show that Hong Kong's economy is progressing steadily, said Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, on Sunday. Citing preliminary ...