A rally in Chinese technology stocks unravelled as traders locked in sizeable gains from the past week. Mainland developers tumbled amid new signs of distress in the sector. ( read original story ...)
Destroying Democracy: China in Hong Kong
On July 1, 1997 the United Kingdom formally handed Hong Kong over to China under an agreement that was supposed to give Hong Kong 50 years of autonomy: ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks retreat on tech pullback, property slump while PetroChina, CNOOC temper losses
Tech takes a breather after a 5 per cent surge on Wednesday as Alibaba, Tencent lead peers lower; gains in PetroChina, CNOOC temper losses An index tracking mainland developers slumps by the most in a ... ( read original story ...)
Wear two masks to keep Omicron variant at bay, say Hong Kong experts
Wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask can "tighten the gap not covered by the surgical mask, which is often very loose," said David Hui, a professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
More national security legislation isn’t what Hong Kong needs right now: Advisory firm
Kurt Tong of The Asia Group says Hong Kong should focus on its economic situation instead. He adds that he was encouraged to see Chief Executive Carrie Lam put significant emphasis on housing and ... ( read original story ...)
Restaurateur Yenn Wong on Her Rise to the Top of Hong Kong’s Hospitality Scene
Singaporean-born restaurateur Yenn Wong talks to us about her rise to the top of Hong Kong’s hospitality scene and the future of Jia Group ... ( read original story ...)
Does Carrie Lam’s ambitious plan to overhaul the Hong Kong government go far enough?
Some critics ask whether combining housing and development, for example, would better position government to tackle housing shortage. ( read original story ...)
Chinese restaurant supplier Meicai cuts 40% more jobs ahead of Hong Kong IPO: report
Meicai, a Chinese app that supplies farm-to-table produce for restaurants, is starting a new round of layoffs which will affect around 40% of the company’s workforce, Chinese media outlet iFeng ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land HOME FUND launches new initiatives to alleviate housing-related social issues in Hong Kong
Hongkong Land HOME FUND ("HOME FUND ") today realises its vision of alleviating housing-related social issues in Hong Kong with the launch of new and extended CSR ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist on bail re-arrested for remarks ‘endangering national security’
A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist was re-arrested on suspicion of making remarks endangering national security after being released on bail last year in a case in which he faces charges of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong May Hack BioNTech Shot For Kids Amid Supply Shortages
Hong Kong’s vaccine advisory panel recommended giving a partial dose of BioNTech SE’s adult Covid shot to younger children, resorting to an “off-label use” amid supply shortages for a pediatric ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron: Hong Kong faces new Covid-19 cluster linked to hotpot restaurant as more infections tied to bank outbreak surface
In North Point, 14 households ordered to leave Maple Gardens Phase Three after experts detect vertical transmission of virus Fears of a new Covid-19 cluster linked to a hotpot restaurant have surfaced ... ( read original story ...)
Postcard from Hong Kong: ‘The Zero Covid strategy has brought the city to its knees’
A mesmerising mosaic of velvety mountains, meandering harbour, sky-piercing architecture, antique trams, colourful sea temples, lively street markets, neon sign ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Hong Kong Hits Developer With $5M Swaps Suit
HSBC's Hong Kong subsidiary has hit a property development company with a lawsuit in London as the bank seeks to claw back more than $4.6 million it says it is owed from swaps and derivatives ... ( read original story ...)