HSBC Australia is posting record returns and is pushing ahead with its expansion, despite speculation the European giant might be considering options for the local arm after culling non-core ...
Hong Kong’s environment minister vows review of profit scheme for CLP Power, HK Electric after major blackouts
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan says city will consider lowering permitted rate of return City's two power companies currently enjoy a guaranteed return rate of up to 8 per cent ...
Hong Kong tourism chief says ‘have faith in Disneyland’, brushes aside calls to stop funding loss-making park
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung also tells lawmakers resort has had positive impact on local economy, youth development.
Hong Kong organ donation register hit by wave of withdrawal applications, with health authorities warning ‘a small number of people’ could be trying to jeopardise scheme
According to bureau data, 5,785 withdrawal applications have been received since December, the month a Hong Kong baby girl suffering from heart failure received a donated organ from mainland China, in ...
Stepson hunted by Hong Kong police after electric saw and knife attack leaves 54-year-old woman dead
Man, aged in his 40s, flees city after woman attacked near her village house in Man Yuen Tsuen on Saturday night Police say woman suffered 'multiple cut wounds to the neck and wrists and multiple stab ...
In Hong Kong, Connecting Architecture With Nature Enhances Livability, Says RAMSA Partner
At a 175-unit luxury residential tower called St. George’s Mansions in the Kadoorie Hill area of Hong Kong, Bhattacharyya prioritized maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding gardens and the ...
Hong Kong activist warns Vatican against ‘faithwashing’ China
The Vatican's China deal "isn't worth the paper that it's drafted on," says a pro-democracy activist in Rome for meetings with Vatican and U.S. officials.
Interest rates in HK to remain high: HSBC
HSBC economists said on Monday that interest rates in the SAR will remain high, but the mainland's economic recovery gives reason to be optimistic.
Hong Kong issues year’s first ‘very hot weather’ warning as temperature reaches 32 degrees Celsius
The Hong Kong Observatory issued its first “very hot weather” warning of the year on Monday, with temperatures expected to surpass 32 degrees Celsius around noon. The alert, issued when the mercury is ...
Hong Kong company director latest victim in string of cryptocurrency scams, cheated out of more than HK$16 million
"Between April 19 and May 13, he was lured into transferring HK$16.23 million into 16 designated bank accounts in 39 transactions," a source familiar with the case said. The director realised he had ...
Hong Kong issues year’s first ‘very hot weather’ warning, temperature to cross 32 degrees Celsius
The Hong Kong Observatory issued its first “very hot weather” warning of the year on Monday, with temperatures expected to surpass 32 degrees Celsius (89.6 Fahrenheit) around noon. The alert, issued ...
US consultancy Mintz’s execs leave Hong Kong after China raid: sources
Investigations by Chinese authorities into a few consultancy firms have sent a chill through companies that deal with China.
What Hongkongers buying UK property need to know about the mortgage process and requirements
Analysts say now is a good time for Hongkongers to buy property in the UK. Here is what potential buyers need to know about mortgage requirements, the buying process and the types of loans available.
Hong Kong stocks climb from 2-month low as Beijing’s ban on Micron Technology propels rally in Chinese chip makers
Hong Kong stocks climbed from a two-month low on Monday morning as Beijing’s ban on Micron Technology over security concerns propelled a rally in Chinese chip makers.