Christmas is only a few days and Hong Kong is celebrating with giant trees, music, the arts and some festive markets.
Hong Kong to experience holiday exodus, travel insiders say, as year-high number of people leave via airport in first post-pandemic Christmas
More than 78,450 people departed from Hong Kong International Airport on Friday, the highest daily figure this year, of which 80 per cent were residents.
Hong Kong: SFC Warns Against LonShiX and Bitbank Financial Holding Group for Suspected Virtual Asset-related Fraud
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong warned the public to beware of entities operating under the names of “LonShiX.” ...
Unlocking Financial Innovation: Hong Kong’s Readiness to Embrace Spot Crypto ETFs
Hong Kong’s financial regulators have taken a progressive stance by indicating their preparedness to consider spot crypto ETF applications. This development underscores the growing acknowledgment of cryptocurrencies as legitimate financial instruments and aligns with the city’s ambition to become a hub for financial innovation.
Hong Kong logs lowest temperature this winter, as mercury drops to 8.1 degrees Celsius amid warning over slippery roads and possible icy conditions
Hong Kong Observatory says icy conditions may develop, leading to dangers on slippery roads, as temperatures drop to season-low 8.1 degrees in urban areas Mercury dipped to between 6 and 7 degrees in ...
Is Hong Kong business doing enough to support workers’ mental health?
Readers discuss what companies can do to address mental health challenges, the unintended consequences of technological advances, and undeserved praise for the late Henry Kissinger Feel strongly about ...
In Hong Kong, world’s biggest maker of Christmas trees goes eco-friendly with recycled plastics in global production
Polygroup, the biggest manufacturer of artificial Christmas trees in the world, sells to retailers and e-commerce companies in over 25 countries worldwide. The company expects to start manufacturing ...
Hong Kong luxury residential rents to rise by up to 5% this year
Meanwhile, prime residential capital values are forecast to drop by up to 5%. Elevated interest rates will likely continue to dampen the luxury housing demand. According to JLL, the underperformance ...
‘I’m very proud of him’: Sebastien Lai on Hong Kong, accountability and his father Jimmy’s trial
Sebastien Lai hasn’t spoken to his father in three years, but says he supports the stance the veteran pro-democracy activist has taken
Hong Kong’s judiciary to broadcast 2 final appeal hearings next month in trial scheme to boost trust in legal system
Public can tune into appeal hearings on January 10 and 16 as part of test run of judiciary plans to live broadcast select court cases.
Hong Kong’s Sino Group puts on green Christmas party for children with special educational needs from ethnic minority groups
Sino Group invites 23 children and their family members from Zubin Foundation, an NGO, to sustainability-themed Christmas party to share in festive spirit.
InvestHK supports growth of Dignity Kitchen’s Hong Kong social enterprise business
The Hong Kong government has been supportive of social enterprises that aim to run profitable businesses which provide gainful employment and make a meaningful contribution to society. In line with ...
From sea to plate … to sea! Hong Kong puts oyster shells to new use
Discarded shells from restaurants and hotels are being used to restore damaged oyster ecosystems, promote biodiversity and lower pollution in the city’s bays ...
Hong Kong court refuses to throw out sedition charge against media mogul Jimmy Lai
A Hong Kong court has rejected pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai ’s attempt to quash the sedition charges he faces as part of a landmark national security trial.