The government’s HK$100 million plan to issue “electronic identification” for Hong Kong residents to allow easier access to online public and commercial services parallels a similar plan unveiled 17 years ago that never took off as hoped. The Post ... ( read original story ...)
‘National studies for Hong Kong civil servants is not brainwashing’, minister says
Hong Kong’s top minister for public servants has defended the proposed Civil Service College as worthwhile as he dismissed claims that national studies for them amounted to “brainwashing”. Speaking on a radio programme on Saturday, Secretary for the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines hints at Boeing Dreamliner order to rival Cathay Pacific in long-haul flights
Hong Kong Airlines has hinted at ordering new Boeing long-haul aircraft to speed its ambitious global expansion to rival Cathay Pacific Airways. In what would be a break from tradition, the city’s third-biggest airline singled out the Boeing 787 ... ( read original story ...)
End of an era as Hong Kong stock trading floor set to close
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's last remaining stock market floor ... floor traders at the New York Stock Exchange still provide the backdrop for financial TV news reports and bell-ringing ceremonies. But Chicago and New York commodity futures trading ... ( read original story ...)
More food truck spots in Hong Kong to be considered, minister says, after operators struggle
Hong Kong’s commerce minister on Thursday countered concerns that ... Yau rejected claims that the government had been cutting resources for public broadcaster RTHK in light of news that it had been having trouble finding affordable government premises ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong trading floor to close
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's last remaining stock market floor traders ... In the U.S., floor traders at the New York Stock Exchange still provide the backdrop for financial TV news reports and bell-ringing ceremonies. But Chicago and New York commodity ... ( read original story ...)
Jokes set to fly at Hong Kong comedy festival with HK$40,000 prize and chance at US tour
What is it that makes Hong Kong laugh? That’s the burning question on the minds of 30 people who will be standing in front of a microphone over three nights as part of the Hong Kong International Comedy Festival. The budding jokesters will be hoping ... ( read original story ...)
Abbott baby milk powder pulled from shelves in Hong Kong
A batch of baby milk powder was pulled from Hong Kong shelves on Friday, after the city’s food safety authorities found 66 per cent less niacin in it than stated on the label. The formula, made by Abbott, had only been sold in Hong Kong. The affected ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s stock exchange to shut after more than 30 years as automated trade takes over
A floor trader checks printouts during afternoon trading at the Hong Kong Stocks Exchange January 31, 2000. Hong Kong stocks nosedived on Monday as strong U.S. economic growth data fuelled fears the U.S. Federal Reserve would move aggressively to choke ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong throws away 5.2 million bottles every single day – is it time to ban sale of the plastic disposables?
When Typhoon Hato hit Hong Kong in August, an ugly side of the city surfaced. Huge amounts of plastic – bottles included – were carried by the strong winds and high tides from the ocean to beaches and harbourfronts, shedding light on the city’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong warns manufacturers not to lie on new labels that promote healthy food
The Hong Kong government launched a new set of healthy food labels on Friday that came with a warning for manufacturers: misrepresenting your product is a crime. The warning coincided with the launch of voluntary labels that indicate if a food has low ... ( read original story ...)
China Summons British Official Over Hong Kong Remarks
"China has already summoned in an official from the British Embassy in Beijing, and lodged stern representations about Britain's recent series of wrong remarks and actions on this issue," Lu told a daily news briefing. "I must to stress here that Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic golf champ Rose to compete in Hong Kong Open
Rose is no stranger to Hong Kong Open, having won its title in 2015, just eight months before becoming the Olympic champion in Rio, reports Xinhua news agency. Widely recognised as one of the finest players of his generation, Rose won the US Open in 2013 ... ( read original story ...)
End of an era as Hong Kong stock trading floor prepares to close
Hong Kong's last remaining stock market floor traders are taking their final orders as the exchange prepares to shut its trading hall. The bourse's operator, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, said it will close the trading hall by the end of the month and ... ( read original story ...)