Beneath the glitzy high-rises of central Hong Kong, the city is struggling with its ageing population, some of whom are working into their 90s, gathering rubbish to make ends meet. Hong Kong's Governm... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Australia tie up bilateral trade and services agreement, offering respite from global trade war
Hong Kong and Australia reached a deal at a regional summit on Thursday to allow bilateral free trade and services at a time when global economies are under the shadow of a trade war. The pair conclud... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong urged to control rising car numbers and traffic congestion with cohesive transport policies
Despite commuter dissatisfaction, Hong Kong regularly takes first place in global rankings of public transport services. This year, when American consultancy McKinsey & Company surveyed 24 cities, com... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Rally May Stall
The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in back-to-back trading days, gathering almost 200 points or 0.8 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 25,790-point plateau al... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong housing prices could fall 25 percent next year if trade war worsens
Hong Kong housing prices face a potential slump of as much as 25 ... I don't think we should be fundamentally or systemically concerned." Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. ( read original story ...)
Paul Scholes, Former Manchester United Star, to Support Crypto Startup
A Hong Kong-based startup is aiming to integrate blockchain technology into soccer, linking soccer superstars, youth talents and fans. A Hong Kong-based blockchain startup announced that Soccer ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Open: PV Sindhu crashes out after losing to Sung Ji in women’s singles second round
Sindhu on Wednesday had defeated Thailand`s Nitchaon Jindapol to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Hong Kong World Tour Super 500 tournament. Sindhu never looked in the contention as she struggled to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Drop “chilling” prosecution of pro-democracy protest leaders
The Hong Kong government must drop the politically motivated prosecution of nine leaders of the 2014 pro-democracy Umbrella Movement protests, as it amounts to an attack on free speech and peaceful as... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-based blockchain startup AERGO raises US$30M from Sequoia, others
AERGO’s architecture will allow enterprises to transfer data without having to trust an intermediary while also being flexibly governed and integrated into existing systems Other investors who joined ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong thrash Mongolia 5-1 in their EAFF Championship qualifying game to complete an unbeaten campaign
Hong Kong were on the attack from the start, testing goalkeeper Amarbayasgalan Saikhanchuluun in the seventh minute with Alexander Akande’s low shot. Mongolia almost put the ball into their own net in ... ( read original story ...)
Sands Resorts Macao’s vegan ‘pork bun’ marks start of Green Monday’s ‘global movement’
“We went from being the ‘weird people’, the minority, troublesome people, to now, companies calling us to ask how do they participate in this green movement,” says David Yeung, founder of the Hong Kon... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks start down after surge
Hong Kong stocks edged down in the first few minutes of trade on Friday as profit-takers cashed out following the previous day's surge. The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.24 percent, or 61.78 points ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng completes pilot trade transaction on new blockchain platorm
Hang Seng Bank has completed a pilot trade transaction for two corporate customers through eTradeConnect, a trade finance blockchain platform in Hong Kong. Facilitated by the Hong Kong Monetary Author... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong business leader urges government to review regulations so city can remain competitive on world stage
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce wants the government to review the cumulative impact of regulations on business costs to maintain the city’s competitiveness as a global financial hub. The chambe... ( read original story ...)