Asian equities had a mixed night following the US’ equities mixed performance yesterday. Hong Kong and South Korea outperformed while Taiwan and India underperformed. Utilizing data from Trip.com ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong policeman smashes car window to arrest driver during anti-drugs operation in Pok Fu Lam
Officers used a baton to smash the suspect’s car window and subdue him when he tried to flee from the scene near Fu Wah Estate in Pok Fu Lam. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader eyes ‘fake news’ laws
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday (May 4) the government was working on a "fake news" law.The legislation will tackle "misinformation, hatred, and lies."Speaking at the weekly press ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Racing Tips: It’s worth a Bet on Hong Kong
HONG KONG BET fits that criteria, having little form to recommend in his last couple of races until delving deeply into the form-book. His effort behind Kurpany in March was much better than his final ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pauses plan to force COVID-19 vaccines on migrant maids
Hong Kong authorities have rowed back on plans to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for foreign domestic workers, after human rights groups slammed the policy as being discriminatory. After a domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: Civil Human Rights Front refuses to cooperate with police investigation into its activities
Group convenor says ‘on principle’ it will not answer questions from police about its finances, operations and legal basis, which lawyers say could heighten ban risk. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: mass Covid-19 testing of domestic helpers in Hong Kong uncovers at least three cases, including one mutated variant
Occupants of more than 200 flats in Block R of Allway Gardens in Tsuen Wan will be evacuated and quarantined as a result of helper’s confirmed case. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong working on ‘fake news’ laws to curb ‘misinformation’
Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam has confirmed today that her government is working on “fake news” legislation, to curb “misinformation, The post Hong Kong working on 'fake news' laws to curb ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong retail sales rise 20 per cent in March, but sector’s recovery is losing steam
Official data shows while year-on-year sales for March have risen to HK$27.6 billion they are still far below pre-pandemic levels. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Growth Surge Masks Uneven Recovery, Vaccine Risk
Hong Kong’s economy posted its fastest growth in more than a decade in the first quarter, though the recovery is an uneven one led mainly by exports and held back by weak consumer spending and a slow ... ( read original story ...)
Energy leads Hong Kong stocks higher on pandemic recovery signs
* Hang Seng index ends up 0.7% * China Enterprises index HSCE gains 0.49% * HSI financial sub-index climbs 0.78% * Property sector up 0.5% HONG KONG, May 4 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares settled ... ( read original story ...)
ZhongAn, StanChart-Backed Lenders Take Early Lead in HK Digital Bank Race
Online-only banks in Hong Kong backed by China's ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance and Britain's Standard Chartered moved ahead of newly launched rivals as they garnered 70% of deposits last year, the ... ( read original story ...)
Technology-led gains fuel a bullish outlook
The authors polled more than 30,000 US workers and found that a better-than-expected experience, technological innovations and investments, and lingering fears of crowds and contagion will bolster the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rural leaders, groups cry foul over ‘shockingly’ rushed Legco funding bid by city’s government for new border town
New Territories North project earmarked as one of two long-term sources of land supply for Hong Kong A government plan to build a new town near the border with mainland China was “shockingly” rushed ... ( read original story ...)