Immigration Department says more than 83 per cent of expected 9.03 million likely to use city's land-based crossing points over Christmas, New Year breaks Tourism Board and local retailers prepare ...
Hong Kong stocks jump as Alibaba surges on leadership revamp while overnight rally in US equities buoys sentiment
Alibaba Group rose to the highest level since November 28 after a leadership revamp to overcome intensifying rivalry in e-commerce business Overnight rally in US equities is also lifting sentiment as ...
Arrested in 2020, Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Tycoon Gets His Day in Court
Jimmy Lai, who published an antigovernment newspaper, faces up to life in prison if convicted on national security charges, which rights activists have called baseless.
Hong Kong economy, property market to benefit from rate-cut cycle as early as March, analysts say
Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next year, with one expecting the first salvo in March. Lower rates would benefit Hong Kong’s property and capital markets, and ...
Hong Kong set to reduce sellers threshold for old buildings to as low as 65% in 7 areas under urban renewal bid
Proposed legal amendment to be submitted to Legislative Council for first reading in January and expected to take effect in first half of 2024, development authorities say 'We would like to encourage ...
Hong Kong’s MPF assets rebound as global markets rally
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund assets grew 4.5% month-on-month to HK$1.11 trillion (US$141 billion) in November as global markets rebounded, according to local investment firm GUM. The gain was ...
‘Expats’ Trailer: Nicole Kidman and Lulu Wang Series Explores International Community in Hong Kong
Amazon Prime Video has released the trailer for "Expats," directed by Lulu Wang and starring Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue and Ji-young Yoo. The series will debut on Prime Video on Jan. 26, 2024, with new episodes launching weekly until the Feb.
China urges UK to stop sheltering anti-China, Hong Kong destabilizers
The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom on Monday refuted UK politicians' remarks related to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. David Cameron, British secretary of state for foreign, commo
Hong Kong’s incoming district councillors must attend 80% of meetings each year and file annual work report, as minister reveals new guidelines
Home affair chief Alice Mak discusses new requirement after two closed-door briefings, weeks before new district councillors take office on January 1.
Zinc-galvanising specialist constantly innovates for enhanced product quality and contributes to Hong Kong’s carbon neutrality goal
Co Ltd has solidified its position as a market leader by prioritising innovation that enhances the quality of rust-proof steel structural parts for buildings and promotes eco-friendly manufacturing ...
New capital investment scheme could bring in HK$120 billion annually to Hong Kong, financial services chief says
Financial services chief Christopher Hui reveals details of New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme and expresses confidence in its appeal to talent.
Hong Kong Market Drops Amid Broader Asian Rally, Japan’s Stocks Gain on Dovish BOJ
Asian stock markets largely gained on Tuesday with the exception of Hong Kong. The standout performer was the Japanese market, where stocks reacted well to an unexpectedly dovish statement from the ...
UK presses for consular access to Jimmy Lai as Hong Kong trial enters second day
The British government has called on Hong Kong to provide consular access to jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai as his landmark national security trial entered its second day on Tuesday.
Hong Kong to champion multilateral cooperation during Asian Financial Forum, first business event of 2024
Hong Kong is gearing up to host the 17th Asian Financial Forum 2024, the first major international financial and business event of the year, aimed at highlighting the city’s significance as an ...