“So when we decided to have a child, the mortgage was not a concern.” The couple are among many young white-collar Singaporeans who have found their first homes relatively affordable compared with their peers in Hong Kong. This is true even for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong startup to target the future consumer
Based on current trends, productivity loss due to sickness absenteeism per employee is projected to increase by 25% based on GNI (gross national income). With an aging workforce, at the national level this represents a cost of S$3.3 billion in 2030, a 43% ... ( read original story ...)
Signal No 8 likely for most the day as Khanun looms – Hong Kong’s seventh typhoon of 2017
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 8 storm signal at 8.40am on Sunday as typhoon Khanun edged closer, and said the warning would likely remain in force for most of the day. The looming storm disrupted flights, ferries and public events across Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Film on Islamic State screening in Hong Kong aimed at stopping domestic helpers from radicalising
A documentary on Islamic State militancy is screening this weekend in Hong Kong and Macau as part of the Indonesian consulate’s heightened efforts to prevent domestic helpers from being radicalised. Noor Huda Ismail, a researcher on radicalism and ... ( read original story ...)
Signal No 8 issued as Khanun approaches – Hong Kong’s seventh typhoon of 2017
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 8 storm signal at 8.40am on Sunday as typhoon Khanun edged closer to the region – disrupting flights, ferries and public events across Hong Kong. At 8am, Khanun was about 280km south-southeast of the city and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Regulator Drops Lawsuit Against UBS, Standard Chartered Over 2009 IPO
Hong Kong’s securities regulator has dropped a lawsuit against UBS Group AG and Standard Chartered PLC over the banks’ conduct in a 2009 initial public offering of a Chinese timber firm now in liquidation, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon signal No 3 issued as tropical storm Khanun edges closer to Hong Kong
Hong Kong was expected to see strong winds and rain on Sunday with the approach of severe tropical storm Khanun, prompting authorities to issue the typhoon warning signal No 3 on Saturday night. The Observatory issued the strong wind signal at 7.10pm ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to launch new ‘electronic identification’ as part of ‘smart city’ blueprint
Hong Kong residents can expect to be issued with a new “electronic identification” within the next two years as part of plans to build a “smart city” and boost data security, according to the government’s technology chief. Secretary for ... ( read original story ...)
DYXnet Group works with the HeadStart@HKUST program to nurture Hong Kong’s business leaders of tomorrow
Company Founder and CEO speaks at HeadStart Thank You Dinner event on the importance of internship to students in tertiary education HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DYXnet Group, Greater China's leading carrier-neutral network service provider ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s developer cartel in line to benefit from Carrie Lam’s schemes, industry watchers say
Hong Kong’s property prices have increased by 430 per cent since ... Although officials said the government was still studying the pricing mechanism, a government source said monthly mortgage payments, as measured against monthly income, might be in ... ( read original story ...)
How a Hong Kong swimwear brand Mazu is giving back to endangered pink dolphins that inspired designs
The first male swimwear brand founded in Hong Kong is to splash a percentage of its profits helping those it gains inspiration from – the city’s native pink dolphins, whose numbers are dwindling. Adam Raby, who set up Mazu resortwear in 2014 ... ( read original story ...)
HK regulator drops case against StanChart, UBS over 2009 IPO: sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s securities regulator has dropped a lawsuit against Standard Chartered Plc (STAN.L) and UBS Group AG (UBSG.S) over the 2009 IPO of timber company China Forestry Holdings Co Ltd, two people with knowledge of the matter said. ( read original story ...)
HK regulator drops lawsuit against StanChart, UBS over 2009 IPO: sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s securities regulator has dropped a lawsuit against Standard Chartered Plc (STAN.L) and UBS Group AG (UBSG.S) over their roles in the 2009 IPO of timber company China Forestry Holdings Co Ltd, two people with knowledge of ... ( read original story ...)
20 Hong Kong activists guilty of contempt in 2014 protests
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Friday convicted 20 activists, including prominent student leader Joshua Wong, for defying authorities trying to clear a protest site during massive 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations in the Chinese-controlled city. ( read original story ...)