Hong Kong's new leader Carrie Lam pledges to mend political rifts after winning a vote dismissed as a sham by democracy activists who fear the loss of the city's cherished freedoms. Video provided by AFP Newslook Communist China's favored candidate was ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after Hong Kong package containing steroids, ‘unknown white powder’ arrives in Edmonton
The RCMP said a 26-year-old Edmonton man is facing multiple charges after its covert operations unit “located and seized” a steroid-laden package originating from Hong Kong on Monday that had arrived in Alberta’s capital. According to police ... ( read original story ...)
Vacancies at Hong Kong’s ‘big five’ banks up 43%
Employment opportunities at Hong Kong’s top five banks—Bank of China, Bank of East Asia, Hang Seng Bank, HSBC, and Standard Chartered—surged 43% over the past year, according to recruiters. The de facto ‘big five’ banks collectively advertised ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, mainland stocks lose ground as sentiment hurt by Beijing’s new property curbs
Hong Kong stocks seesawed in early trading but ended lower on Monday ... to overturn his predecessor’s signature health care policy known as Obamacare. The Hang Seng Index closed 0.7 per cent lower to 24,193.7 on Monday. Last week, the index added ... ( read original story ...)
About 11 Standard Chartered's Hong Kong-based private bankers to leave
HONG KONG About 11 Hong Kong-based bankers from Standard Chartered Plc's (STAN.L) (2888.HK) private banking unit, including one managing director, are leaving the bank, a spokeswoman for the lender said on Tuesday. Teresa Lee, managing director of Standard ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's trade rep touts it as an Asian gateway for Denver tech companies
In recent years, Hong Kong has become an entrepreneur's stomping ground, going from a few hundred startups to more than 2,000, Hong Kong's trade representative to the United States says. Clement Leung, Hong Kong's Washington, D.C.-based commissioner for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader-elect says she's determined to tackle high cost of housing
HONG KONG Hong Kong-leader elect Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she was "very determined" to tackle the high cost of housing in the densely populated city, among the top concerns of foreign business people working there. Lam, the Chinese-controlled financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest more 2014 democracy protest leaders
A day after Hong Kong picked a new Beijing-backed leader, police launched a fresh round of arrests of student leaders and other prominent figures involved with the huge 2014 "Umbrella Movement" pro-democracy protests. Nine activists targeted by police were ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest more 2014 Umbrella Movement pro-democracy protest leaders
A day after Hong Kong picked a new Beijing-backed leader, police launched a fresh round of arrests of student leaders and other prominent figures involved with the huge 2014 Umbrella Movement pro-democracy protests. Nine activists targeted by police Those ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong election: Beijing-backed Lam vows to heal divide
The first woman elected to lead Hong Kong has vowed to heal divisions amid demands for more democracy and protests at Beijing's growing influence. Carrie Lam, 59, had the backing of the Chinese government in Beijing and was widely expected to win. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protest leaders say they face criminal charges after new leader chosen
who helped organize or lead Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests in 2014. News of the move to charge the activists comes a day after a new Beijing-backed city leader was chosen to run the Asian financial hub and vowed to unify a divided Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
South West Trains: Hong Kong firm MTR to help run rail franchise
The news has prompted a mixed reaction among commuters and social media users. Matt Rowley tweeted: "If Hong Kong is anything to go by #MTR is a great choice. The cleanest, most reliable & best value service I've ever seen." Another Twitter user ... ( read original story ...)
Video: Hong Kong escalator reverses direction, injures 18
Two technicians have been arrested after a Hong Kong escalator suddenly shifted into reverse at high speed, injuring 18 people. Local news reports that one of the shoppers the Mong Kok’s Langham Place complex is in serious condition with a head injury ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protest leaders charged day after new leader chosen
HONG KONG: Hong Kong police on Monday charged nine organisers of the 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations, just a day after a new Beijing-backed leader was chosen, vowing to unite society. The move provoked anger and disbelief among protesters and heightened ... ( read original story ...)