INITIAL public offerings (IPOs) around the world raised a record US$594bil (RM2.5 trillion) in 2021, riding the coattails of stock market rallies, yet often disappointing investors with their ... ( read original story ...)
Incentives for remittances via banking channels expanded
In a bid to rein in plunging workers’ remittances via official channels, the Central Bank (CBSL) has decided to extend the incentive of additional Rs. 10 per dollar by a month whilst absorbing ... ( read original story ...)
Sea change: how Hong Kong law enforcers are turning the screw on cross-border smugglers
Death of female police officer in high-speed chase sparks action, change of tactics by authorities Cross-border smuggling gangs switch strategies, modes of operation to evade monitoring, arrest Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Prominent historians say Hong Kong educators should take care with grisly subjects, decline to comment on Tiananmen statues’ removal
Both acknowledged the importance of giving students the ‘facts’ about history, but neither would discuss the ramifications of three universities’ decision to remove statues commemorating the Tiananmen ... ( read original story ...)
1 sailor dead, 2 missing after Hong Kong fishing vessel catches fire, sinks
Ten crew members abandoned the sinking vessel after the fire broke out, with seven rescued by mainland Chinese authorities. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong suspends Korean Air flights until Jan. 8 due to virus infections
The Hong Kong government ordered a two-week suspension of Korean Air Lines 003490.KS flights, Korean Air said on Monday, after some of its passengers traveling from South Korea to Hong Kong tested ... ( read original story ...)
Children from low-income Hong Kong families hit hard by Covid-19
Children from such families suffered due to an unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, and confinement to small homes for long hours. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Rain, cold weather warning make for miserable Boxing Day, but fail to put damper on annual Hong Kong Food Festival
But one vendor at the annual Hong Kong Food Festival says the gloomy weather may have actually helped turnout. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong motorcyclist dead, car driver arrested after fiery Boxing Day collision on Shek O Road
The 25-year-old motorcyclist, who was riding on a probationary licence, crossed into the opposite lane of the narrow, winding road and slammed headlong into a car, police say. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong can do much more to develop northern New Territories, ease pressure on city’s built-up areas, retiring official says
Former Hong Kong permanent secretary suggests using areas occupied by ‘NIMBY’ facilities for business, innovation and technology clusters. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong wildlife officials put down 28 wild boars since start of urban area kill policy
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has mounted operations in five ‘black spots’ and launched another seven after referrals from police. ( read original story ...)
‘Angry and heartbroken’: Hong Kong welfare chief orders investigation as 2 formally charged in child abuse chase
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong says Social Welfare Department will look into whether staff is inadequately monitored. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cracks down on smugglers of rare wood, seizing HK$39.7 million worth of shipments hidden in air cargo
Changing tactics during the pandemic, international smugglers have started transporting protected wood by air. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Scallywag battles back in Sydney to Hobart yacht race after being slowed down by a ‘technical issue’
The Hong Kong yacht was in the mix for line honours with rivals Black Jack and LawConnect after taking a more offshore route towards Tasmania. ( read original story ...)