MANILA, Philippines — Straddling the crossroads of Asia, Hong Kong makes for the perfect destination in the continent. But, it’s also home to a mix of cultures, making it the ultimate gateway to ...
Hong Kong’s BEA expected to withstand asset quality strain in 2024: analyst
Hong Kong’s Bank of East Asia (BEA) should be able to withstand asset quality strain in 2024 thanks to its adequate capitalisation and reduction of China commercial real estate (CRE) exposure, reports ...
Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspected triad members in connection with assault on motorist after argument with alleged jaywalker
Three suspected Hong Kong triad members have been arrested in connection with an assault on a motorist in the wake of the driver’s dispute with an alleged jaywalker. Hong Kong police on Thursday said ...
Hong Kong aims to double arrivals from India in 2024 and surpass pre Covid level
Hong Kong witnessed 2.08 lakh visitors from India in the first 12 months since its re-opening for international travel and hopes to double this number in 2024 and surpass pre-COVID-19 levels, ...
Hong Kong health experts recommend Covid XBB variant jabs for non-high-risk groups as initial vaccination
Hong Kong health experts have recommended that non-high-risk groups receive the Covid-19 vaccine targeting the XBB variant as their initial inoculation. The specialists on Wednesday night said that ...
Bejiing’s top Hong Kong official Xia Baolong ‘confident’ about city’s ‘high-quality development,’ chief sec. says
Beijing’s top official for Hong Kong affairs is “very confident” about the city’s “high-quality development,” Chief Secretary Eric Chan has said as the politician began his week-long Hong Kong visit.
Green tech: How a Hong Kong start-up’s use of recycled plastic is drowning out noise in the construction industry
Acoustic Metamaterials Group, a smart materials and acoustics firm, aims to expand the use of recycled plastic in construction to lower the industry’s carbon footprint and reduce noise pollution.
Hong Kong event organisers urge government to expand types of shows it promotes abroad, enhance subsidies for MICE sector
Hong Kong should promote, preserve its uniqueness to attract tourists: experts But he added that business travellers, who were high-end customers that stayed in luxury hotels and dined at top ...
Lionel Messi, Hong Kong situation results in two Argentina friendlies in US this March
Argentina will play El Salvador at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on March 22and Nigeria at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on March 26, it was announced Thursday.From NFL plays to college ...
Hong Kong needs to tap into Asia’s growing middle class for brighter future
But the people of Hong Kong possess remarkable strength and resilience, and they understand that economic cycles are often tumultuous but not unique to our city. While much doom and gloom is directed ...
Hong Kong Sevens 2024: could France superstar Antoine Dupont add X-factor to city in April?
Antoine Dupont is set to begin a detour into rugby sevens that the world’s outstanding scrum-half hopes will lead him to this year’s Olympics – and it could see him play in Hong Kong along the way.
Fiba Asia Cup qualifying: Philippines too good for Hong Kong
City’s men’s team trail from the start at Tsuen Wan Sports Centre but stage a mid-game rally before the Philippines finish comfortable winners ...
Hong Kong as a reef fish haven? These scientists want to get the word out
Kamy Yeung said she wanted to do more scuba diving. So in 2014, she signed up to be a volunteer diver for a newly launched reef fish survey project in Hong Kong. The experience changed everything she ...
Hang Seng Bank: Hold Rating with Cautious Strategy Amidst Profit Growth and CRE Concerns
The analyst notes Hang Seng Bank’s cautious balance sheet expansion strategy, as evidenced by an 8.5% year-over-year decline in gross loan balance, which exceeds the general drop in Hong Kong loans.