Trade between South Korea and Hong Kong is expected to accelerate if the city successfully joins the RCEP trade pact, despite recent concern over its anti-pandemic controls and political situation. ( read original story ...)
“Die Another Day” and “Rush Hour 2” actor Kenneth Tsang found dead in COVID quarantine hotel in Hong Kong
Kenneth Tsang was found collapsed on the floor of his hotel room by staff, according to the South China Morning Post and other media. ( read original story ...)
Kenneth Tsang, Hong Kong actor, ‘Rush Hour 2’ star dead at 87
Kenneth Tsang, a veteran Hong Kong actor who has also starred in "Rush Hour 2" and other films, has died at the age of 86. ( read original story ...)
Despite Covid, Hong Kong’s Office Market Enjoys 6 Months of Positive Absorption
The Grade A office market recorded a positive net absorption for the sixth consecutive month in March 2022, despite that the continued Covid social distancing measure, leading to a quiet leasing ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkongers stay ‘financially fit’ despite Covid-19 pandemic, new HSBC FinFit Study shows
HSBC’s research shows most people in city control spending and pay bills, but those ranked ‘very fit’ have greater financial resilience and save faster for down payment on property ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang dies in quarantine hotel
Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang has died while in a COVID-19 quarantine hotel in the southern Chinese city, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Veteran actor Kenneth Tsang dies in Hong Kong Covid quarantine hotel
Star known for 2002 James Bond film and detective and martial arts movies found collapsed in room ... ( read original story ...)
China in ‘deep crisis’, says Hong Kong private equity chief
The founder and chair of one of Asia’s biggest private equity investors has criticised the Chinese government for policies that he said have resulted in a “deep economic crisi ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang’s death in quarantine sparks calls for review
Celebrated actor’s family declines to comment on whether the 87-year-old had been given timely medical help in the quarantine hotel. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residential transactions slip 1.5% to 2,869 in March
Secondary sales accounted for 94.4% of all transactions. Hong Kong’s residential market was quiet in March, but purchasing momentum in the secondary market gradually picked up, says Knight Frank. Data ... ( read original story ...)
How This Female Billionaire Managed To Sail Through China’s Property Slump – For Now
Wu Yajun, chairperson of real estate developer Longfor, now has a wealth of $15.2 billion. Compared with the 40% drop in net worth from 2021 levels suffered by Country Garden’s Yang Huiyan, 70% by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exports plunge 8.9 per cent as Covid-19 pandemic disrupts flow of goods over mainland China border
Figure for March marks first decline since October 2020, as trade hit by scores of city’s drivers becoming infected ... ( read original story ...)
Landmark case for 47 Hong Kong democrats adjourned until June
A landmark national security case involving 47 Hong Kong democrats was adjourned on Thursday to June 1-2, with many of the defendants having been in custody since February last year and facing the ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses in Hong Kong hopeful for ‘fresh start’ with a new leader
Chief executive hopeful John Lee will be the sole candidate in the running at the May 8 election. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)