Canada’s Sun Life Financial Inc. is among suitors vying to acquire FTLife Insurance Co., in a deal that could value the Hong Kong insurer at more than $3 billion, people familiar with the matter ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property giant New World Development taps into lucrative elderly care market in ‘Greater Bay Area’ with HK$1.4 billion investment
Hong Kong property giant New World Development will sail into uncharted waters with a five-year HK$1.4 billion (US$179 million) investment in technological health care services for the ageing populati... ( read original story ...)
Remembering the Sir of Sirs: former Hong Kong justice chief recalls late political veteran Chung Sze-yuen’s insight and integrity
The death of Chung Sze-yuen, the “godfather of Hong Kong politics”, on November 14 was mourned by figures across the political spectrum. Former secretary for justice Wong Yan-lung wrote to the Post to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finds humans contracted hepatitis carried in rats
HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong Health Department says a second person in the city has been found to have contracted a strain of hepatitis that is carried by rats. Both human cases appear to be the first k... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Celestial Tiger to Debut Lifestyle Originals on Its Singapore Channel
Three series fronted by Hong Kong celebrities about hidden gems, haunted spots, and foodies' favorites will launch on cHK, operated by the joint venture between Lionsgate, Saban Capital Group and Cele... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong real salaries to increase by 1.9 per cent in 2019, ranking city behind China, Singapore in survey
This is higher than the 1.8 per cent increase in 2018. “In nominal terms, Hong Kong's salary increases are not ‘poor’. The 4 per cent rate of increase is higher than Macau, Singapore, Taiwan, Australi... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land and the landmark 63 Ly Thai To building
As Cosimo Jencks, General Manager and Head of Business Development, Commercial Property, Hongkong Land South Asia says, “Over 20 years, 63 Ly Thai To has been leading the market in terms of quality an... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong women are the most willing in Asia to quit their jobs for family, HSBC study finds
“Although Hong Kong women have many career obligations, many of them tend to put their priorities on the home, thinking it’s most important to manage the family well,” said Elaine Lai, head of wealth ... ( read original story ...)
What we know about cancer in Hong Kong and how government plans to tackle rising number of cases
Cancer is seen as a growing health threat both locally and internationally. In Hong Kong, the annual number of new cases of the disease is expected to rise by around 30 to 40 per cent in 2030 compared ... ( read original story ...)
HK leads pack among Asia financial hubs
Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore are the top locations in Asia for finance, according to a Colliers International study of 16 cities in developed and emerging markets across the region.With a score of 6... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) uncertainty continues to swirl around the dispute
The CSI 300 Index slid 2.3 percent, with technology shares leading declines after another sell-off in the U.S. That also dragged on Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index, which lost 2 percent as all but two of ... ( read original story ...)
The six hottest programming languages in Hong Kong right now
The most sought-after programming language within US bulge bracket banks in Hong Kong isn’t Java or C++…it’s Python. We looked through the careers websites of Bank of America, Citi ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tourism Board and National Geographic Launch Great Outdoors Campaign
HONG KONG & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today it has partnered with National Geographic, the world’s destination for science, exploration and adventure, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Open: Tommy Fleetwood wipes away tears and starts new Race to Dubai campaign
“At the end of the day, it’s just golf but it does hurt.” However, he hopes a fresh start to the season at everybody’s favourite course – at the Honma Hong Kong Open – will help him erase the blues an... ( read original story ...)