A Coptic Christian couple who say they are fleeing persecution in Egypt have accused Hong Kong immigration authorities of mistreatment, amid a spate of allegations submitted to local lawyers concerning similar cases at the city’s largest centre for ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong eyes Asian expansion
Hoping to take advantage of the growing wealth in Asia, BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Ltd is looking to expand its presence in the region. The bank has risen to join the top 20 biggest private lenders in Asia just four years after it entered the financial industry. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s elderly prisoner population has nearly doubled in past decade, and jails are struggling to cope
Hong Kong prisons are struggling to cope with an ageing population after the number of elderly inmates almost doubled in the past decade, placing tremendous pressure on manpower. Figures obtained by the Post show the number of prisoners aged 60 and above ... ( read original story ...)
Xiaomi seeks to raise up to $6 billion in Hong Kong IPO
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. plans to raise up to $6 billion in one of the biggest global stock market debuts in recent years as it tries to become a worldwide hardware-and-services brand alongside Apple, Google and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s electric dream a step closer as China’s demands drive carmakers across the border
Hong Kong wants to lure new business to the city by turning itself into a production hub for electric vehicle manufacturers – at the expense of its rivals north of the border. A rise in the cost of a production licence on the mainland, which now costs ... ( read original story ...)
Xiaomi seeks to raise up to $6.1 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Xiaomi Corp. plans to raise up to $6.1 billion in one of the biggest global stock market debuts as it tries to become a worldwide brand alongside Apple, Google and Amazon. The initial public offering in Hong Kong would value the Beijing-based company at as ... ( read original story ...)
Outgoing Hong Kong science park boss Fanny Law has ‘no regrets’ but admits she might been blunt giving views to those in power
News this month of her stepping down as head of the science ... Law said the future of developing innovation and technology in the city depended on finding and retaining talent. “Hong Kong has good scientists. We also have young people devoted to science. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police chief vows zero tolerance for misconduct in force amid sharp rise in officer arrests
In the first half of the year, one Hong Kong policeman was arrested on average per week for a crime of some kind. They also followed news on Friday that a female model complained about a police constable harassing her after taking her mobile number during ... ( read original story ...)
Xiaomi wants to raise over $6 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Xiaomi, one of the world's leading smartphone makers, is hoping to raise more than $6 billion by selling shares for a stock market listing in Hong Kong next month. The Chinese tech firm announced the planned value of the listing Saturday. It's less than ... ( read original story ...)
The haunting stories behind four Hong Kong urban legends
This week, City Weekend explores places in Hong Kong with colourful backstories and fascinating names. Bride’s Pool In the warm light of day, this sun-dappled pool and waterfall located near Tai Mei Tuk in Plover Cove Country park paint quite the idyllic ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Bank : raises HK 2018 GDP growth forecast to 3.7%
gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2018 to 3.7%, up from its previous estimate of 3.3%. HSB noted Hong Kong's economy grew at the fastest pace since 2011 in the first quarter of this year, with GDP rising by 4.7% year-on-year after increasing ... ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong woman killed her parents, herself because of eczema. Is the skin condition linked to mental health?
Hong Kong police said that a suicide note found in Ching-yu’s ... a dermatologist and researcher at Women’s College Hospital and the University of Toronto, tells Global News. “Many patients have a family history of atopic dermatitis or related ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong challenges to co-location law will not force Beijing’s hand, says member of China’s top legislative body
Hong Kong’s sole member of the nation’s top legislative body on Friday dismissed concerns that Beijing would act against mounting legal challenges to legislation allowing mainland laws to be enforced at a rail terminus in the city. The remarks by Tam ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong needs stackable housing on expanded Disneyland site, not a Dutch garden, lawmaker Andrew Wan says
Stacking prefabricated homes on a plot of land reserved for an expanded Disneyland would be better than the Dutch flower garden Hong Kong officials just agreed to put there, a lawmaker has said. Democratic Party legislator Andrew Wan Siu-kin on Friday said ... ( read original story ...)