Consumer Council samples 10 lobster ball brands, DNA results show none contain traces of crustacean Council chair also warns consumers with 'religious dietary restrictions' to check ingredients after ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Asia make good gains, the Hong Kong market however slips
Stocks in Asia were mostly higher Monday, although the Hang Seng in Hong Kong lagged. The U.S. dollar clawed back some of its recent losses. U.S. stock markets are closed on Monday in observance of ... ( read original story ...)
Toby – A One-Stop-Shop Hong Kong’s Leading Service Marketplace Forms Partnership with Jackercleaning – Taiwan’s Largest Home Cleaning Service Platform
Building a Stronger Workforce and Network to Lead in the Taiwan Market HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 17 January 2022 - As the Chinese New Year is around the corner, many families are planning to ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of China Hong Kong poised to benefit from GBA: analyst
A possible rate hike in March will also positively affect the bank. Bank of China’s Hong Kong franchise (BOCHK) is expected to be a prime beneficiary of the growth of cross-border financial services ... ( read original story ...)
Narrow escape for 3 in Hong Kong as Lexus driver ‘loses control while reversing’, mounts pavement
Car careered out of control, spun in a circle and hit three passers-by before it came to a stop, police source says Two women and a man slightly injured and taken to United Christian Hospital for ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba leads tech losses in Hong Kong on China GDP data while Macau casino stocks extend rally on concession boost
Stocks slip as Alibaba Group and Chinese tech peers drag the benchmark Hang Seng Index lower on China dta. Macau casino operators offer a bright spot following a regulatory boost on late Friday. ( read original story ...)
Monitoring rodents for SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses, Hong Kong
A new study published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal has hypothesized that locations with positive SARS-CoV-2 in sewage could be used as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares flat at open
Hong Kong stocks started Monday barely moved following a tepid lead from Wall Street and as investors await the release of Chinese economic growth data later in the day. The Hang Seng Index inched up ... ( read original story ...)
Returning firms on the horns of IPO dilemma
And those already listed overseas have another issue to contend with: should they delist and make a fresh IPO back home? Ever since ride-hailing giant Didi's fortunes suddenly reversed last year, more ... ( read original story ...)
Battery IPO leaves LG Chem low on power
The South Korean group's $11 bln spinoff was partly designed to unlock value. But the parent now trades at a discount to its 82% stake in its newly unleashed subsidiary. Its unloved ... ( read original story ...)
Despite lousy 2021, Hong Kong stocks may yield gains this year
Hong Kong stock market investors may be forgiven if they feel they were at the receiving end of bad luck in 2021. While Nasdaq and the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reached record ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks open flat ahead of data
Hong Kong stocks started on Monday barely moved following a tepid lead from Wall Street and as investors await the release of Chinese economic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new lawmakers are mostly affluent homeowners, with property in mainland China and overseas. How well can they represent ordinary residents?
Assets declaration shows 69 out of 90 legislators are property owners, nearly half with mainland investments Not-so-diverse Legco raises questions about members' ability to reflect views of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong budget: with lower-than-expected deficit, should relief go to masses or only targeted groups? Finance chief Paul Chan voices dilemma
Ahead of coming address in February, financial secretary has faced mounting calls to roll out fresh round of consumption vouchers or more sweeteners He says targeted approach may lead to backlash over ... ( read original story ...)