When former Miss Hong Kong Grace Chan turned her back on show business to raise a family she knew it would take some getting used to. Motherhood has changed her priorities, she says. ( read original story ...)
G-20 talks corporate tax, Xpeng Hong Kong debut, AI in Shanghai
Chinese technology will be another key theme, with industry leaders gathering to discuss artificial intelligence in Shanghai, Huawei Technologies talking up the environmental sustainability of its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police warn residents against mourning man who stabbed officer
Hong Kong authorities on Sunday warned residents against mourning a man who killed himself after stabbing a policeman, saying that encouraging such memorials was the same as "supporting terrorism". ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Security Force Warns Against Mourning Police Attacker
Hong Kong’s national security police took over the investigation into the stabbing of a policeman and cautioned citizens from mourning the attacker’s death, calling the incident a domestic terrorist ... ( read original story ...)
The big picture: Hong Kong pier pressure
At the city’s favourite Instagram spot, people unwittingly adopt the poses of earlier visitors in pursuit of that singular moment ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong drinks company Vitasoy faces China netizen calls for boycott
Beverage maker Vitasoy (0345.HK) has become the latest target of Chinese netizen calls for a boycott after an employee circulated a memo online offering condolences to the family of a worker who had ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd to Welcome Participants to Test Synapse, a Stock Connect Settlement Platform
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd to welcome participants to test Synapse, a Stock Connect settlement platform. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong coronavirus: why not give out cash for actually doing something?
According to media reports, and as confirmed by Hong Kong government press releases, vaccine hesitancy is high and only 21 per cent of the Hong Kong population has been fully vaccinated. In a public ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong needs to start planning for an era of climate refugees
By Roshan Melwani We’ve all heard the science behind the Earth’s rising temperatures. If you haven’t, I’m sure you’ve felt how unforgivingly hot Hong Kong has been these last few weeks. The weather ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s homebuyers pile into Kai Tak’s first harbourfront flats after a tepid start, betting on property bull market to continue
China Overseas Land and Investment sold 320 flats, or 80 per cent of the first batch of 400 units on offer at the One Victoria project in Kai Tak as of 8:15pm on Saturday, according to real-estate ... ( read original story ...)
American lawyer convicted of assaulting Hong Kong police officer to be sentenced
An American corporate lawyer convicted of assaulting a police officer in Hong Kong during a period of citywide unrest about 18 months ago is to be sentenced July 6. Samuel Phillip Bickett, 37, has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s shops segment regains buzz amid improving economy as investors make some big-ticket purchases
Deals for shops could total 1,400 in the second half alone, while prices are likely to rise between 10 and 15 per cent from July to December, according to Centaline. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong primary schools revel in free fencing programmes after Covid-19 year stifles sports development
Kids shouldn’t feel limited because they were born into certain backgrounds,’ says Alliance Primary School teacher-fencer Henry Leung Wai-hang as a citywide fencing programme is rolled out. ( read original story ...)
Should Hong Kong be offering vaccination lottery prizes? Flats, cars and shopping vouchers appeal to people’s pockets, but not to their hearts
From a US$1.4 million flat to Tesla cars, Hong Kong’s vaccination lottery prizes certainly appeal to people’s pockets, but can’t we find more meaningful ways to persuade them to get the jab? ( read original story ...)