HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) warned that McDonald's Corp's up-to-US$2.1 billion sale of its Hong Kong and China operations could hit workers' pay, adding to growing criticism of the deal on the mainland and elsewhere. ( read original story ...)
Huge lag in gender equality at work
A 2012 report on women in the workplace by McKinsey & Co showed the percentage of women professionals dropped from 52 at entry-level to 23 at mid-to-senior-management stage, to only 2 percent in CEO positions in Hong Kong. Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks rise early on the coattails of the Dow’s 7-day winning streak
Hong Kong stocks advanced in early trading on Monday ... including the results of HSBC and Hang Seng Bank due on Tuesday. HSBC traded flat at HK$68.3. Hang Seng Bank dropped 0.3 per cent to HK$163. In the mainland, the Shanghai Composite gained 0.4 ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng futures higher after Dow posts 7-day win streak
Hong Kong stocks were poised to open higher Monday ... This week, investors will closely watch a barrage of corporate earnings, including the results of HSBC and Hang Seng Bank due on Tuesday. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 4.28 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong commuters can expect greater road congestion from bus driver protest, unions warn
Hong Kong commuters may want to leave home earlier Monday morning than usual as greater road congestion was expected due to a protest by bus drivers over police prosecutions of parking irregularities. In the collective action, drivers are not to load or ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police chief calls on public to understand ‘tremendous pressure’ faced by officers in Occupy protests
Lo added that although he should be responsible to all citizens, he had to support his fellow officers and their families. Hong Kong lawmaker brands British judge a ‘yellow heart’ after seven policemen are jailed More than a thousand people ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Racing News: Rapper Dragon Beats Fast Finishing Pakistan Star
Rapper Dragon cemented his BMW Hong Kong Derby claims and raised the prospect of a first ever Four-Year-Old Classic Series clean sweep with an authoritative victory in the Hong Kong Classic Cup this afternoon, Sunday, 19 February. John Moore’s charge ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s relations with China are no business of the US
A proposed US bill to protect Hong Kong’s freedom and democracy does not even pass the laugh test. It aims ostensibly to shield the city from Beijing’s interference, and is drafted by three senators who clearly have difficulty understanding what ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong finance chief faces first major test when he delivers his budget on Wednesday
It can be a problem, although a “happy” one, trying to figure out how best to spend money when there is plenty to spare. That can well describe the dilemma the city’s new finance minister, Paul Chan Mo-po, is facing before he unveils his maiden ... ( read original story ...)
Seven Hong Kong policemen who dragged a handcuffed pro-democracy activist into a dark corner before beating him up are jailed for two years
Seven Hong Kong police officers were jailed for two years today for what the judge described as a 'vicious' attack on a protester in 2014. The protester was attacked during a pro-democracy rally on October 14, 2014 which was calling for the ability to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong star fights to become silver screen queen in 1960s after years in martial arts films
That year was 1967. Chan, then 20, had transformed into a beauty queen in Hong Kong after years of playing male roles in martial art movies. Her new image, characterised by her long, dark hair and mini skirt, captured the hearts of the post-war generation. ( read original story ...)
Feng shui a force to be reckoned with in Hong Kong, shaping homes and even cityscapes
The practice originates from Taoism and is perhaps most commonly applied to home furnishings. But in Hong Kong, it is also a principle used to influence cityscapes. The elements which must be kept in balance include water, wood, fire, metal and earth. ( read original story ...)
Michael Freedman jumps at chance to train in Hong Kong
MICHAEL Freedman admitted he would have “lived to regret it” if he did not accept an offer to train in Hong Kong. “To be given a chance to train in Hong Kong is such an amazing opportunity,’’ Freedman told The Daily Telegraph on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police officers jailed
HONG KONG: Seven Hong Kong police officers were jailed for two years for what the judge described as a “vicious” attack on a protester during pro-democracy rallies in 2014, captured on film and beamed around the world. All seven were convicted earlier ... ( read original story ...)