In the recently released 2025-2026 Budget, the Hong Kong Government has mentioned that it will further strengthen the city’s role as a leading international financial centre. It extends various ...
Deep-Pocketed Meituan Looks to Build on Its Hong Kong Victory
Simon Miao, a Hong Kong resident, signed up for a food-delivery subscription with Deliveroo during the pandemic, but he later canceled it because the monthly fee, which tops out at HK$98 ($12.61), ...
Hong Kong airport workers protest over unpaid wages
Workers demonstrated and blocked cars at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) last week citing lack of payment on a project run by Gammon Construction, a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty and Jardine ...
‘Which side are you on?’: Beijing’s top Hong Kong office shares scathing piece on Hutchison over Panama deal
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s company CK Hutchison Holdings, which recently sold its Panama Canal ports, should think twice about which side it wants to stand with, according to a scathing newspaper ...
Hong Kong’s taxi drivers are told to smile more
Hong Kong’s cabbies are famously rude, and getting ruder. In 2023 there were 11,500 complaints about them as a group, an increase of 53% on 2022. Requests—for a different route, an open window or a ...
HSBC puts bankers on ‘gig economy’ contracts amid scramble to cut costs
HSBC has put some staff on short-term “gig economy” contracts as part of an aggressive cost-cutting drive overseen by its new chief executive.
Hong Kong seniors are an economic force, not a budget write-off
Investing in their well-being and engagement could transform this demographic into a driving force for Hong Kong's economy Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po's decision to rein in the HK$2 (26 US ...
CNA938 Rewind – Open for Business – Shipping firms pull out of Hong Kong to skirt US tariffs
Some companies have begun discreetly moving their operations out of Hong Kong amid concerns of their ships possibly being hit by US sanctions in a conflict between Beijing and Washington. For more ...
Hong Kong police arrest 74 people, seize HK$1.6 million of drugs including ‘space oil’
The force confiscated 36 space oil capsules, 327 grams of crack cocaine, 40 grams of cocaine and 2.3kg of Marijuana during the anti-triad operation ...
Hong Kong’s ombudsman calls for tougher action against illegal parking in estates
Investigation reveals “unsatisfactory” situation in which vehicles were found obstructing emergency access routes in public housing estates.
Hong Kong boosts Muslim-friendly tourism with halal certifications and new initiatives
The Hong Kong tourism trade is gearing up to attract more Muslim travellers by enhancing tourism-support facilities. Since the beginning of 2024, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has adopted a ...
CK Asset Has Rebounded, But 2025 Still Offers A Lot Of Challenges
CK Asset Holdings' (CHKGF) shares have risen 20% after a fall 2024 dividend cut, outperforming peers. Read why I remain neutral on the stock.
Hong Kong finance chief sees US$20 billion of IPOs this year on China tech optimism
The highlight would be the third edition of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit on March 26, Christopher Hui Ching-yu, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, said in a blog post on ...
Hong Kong clears rule for indexed life policy to lure the rich
HONG KONG] Hong Kong authorities relaxed rules to allow high-net-worth individuals to access an insurance product that has been gaining traction in Singapore and the US. Read more at The Business ...