In the first half of 2024, the restaurant industry faced significant challenges due to shifting consumer preferences, changing spending habits and intensified competition. The increasing cost of goods ...
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: former basketball player teaches youths to take the shot
Leung Kwok-shing, founder of Hoops for Hope Basketball Asia, is in the running for 12th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards’ ‘nurturing’ category.
Rising bad debts on Hong Kong commercial property ‘a concern’: HKMA CEO
The increase is 'not alarming' as the banking system is robust enough to handle the uptick, according to Eddie Yue The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is monitoring an increase in bad debts in the ...
Hong Kong a magnet for Asia’s rich as diverse investment options boost Citibank’s clientele
High-net-worth individuals from mainland China and Asia use Hong Kong to invest their wealth as they seek wider investment choices and better returns Rich customers from mainland China and Asia prefer ...
Hong Kong Distressed Sellers Flood Market With Assets at Fire Sale Prices
A funding squeeze is putting the city’s businesses under pressure amid China’s slowdown and weak consumer demand.
Deep Dive: Hong Kong NGO finds more than two-fifths of low-income residents battle food insecurity
Deep Dive delves into hot issues in Hong Kong and mainland China. Our easy-to-read articles provide context to grasp what’s happening, while our questions help you craft informed responses. Check ...
The bravery of Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement must not be forgotten
Ten years ago this week, a sea of yellow umbrellas filled the streets of Hong Kong in what at the time was the largest mass campaign for democracy in the city. In what became known as the
China to Allow Home Buyers to Refinance Mortgages in Latest Easing Move
The move is the latest in a weeklong burst of easing measures aimed at stimulating China’s moribund property market.
Hong Kong mainland visitor numbers unlikely to ‘reach pre-pandemic levels in next 2 years’
The number of mainland Chinese visitors coming to Hong Kong is unlikely to recover to pre-pandemic levels in the next two years despite a rising trend of tour groups and individuals travelling to the ...
Renowned Hong Kong doctor accused of making sexual jokes to nurses cleared of misconduct
Medical Council finds gynaecologist Dr Stephen Suen not guilty of professional misconduct, but notes ‘unbecoming’ culture at clinic.
Chilling Verdict Against Stand News Editors Marks Grim Era for Hong Kong Press Freedom
Former Stand News editors convicted for 'seditious' content amid international outrage. The ruling exemplifies China's tightening control over Hong Kong's press, with human rights groups demanding the ...
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: feeding elderly for free while giving them jobs
Kenneth Choi has turned Gingko House into a flourishing catering business that aims to give older residents ‘sense of purpose and dignity’.
A waterspout was seen in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour for the first time since records began in 1959, so what caused the phenomenon?
A waterspout was seen in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour for the first time since records began in 1959, so what caused the phenomenon?
Hong Kong tycoon Cecil Chao’s shift: From $128M marriage offer to accepting daughter’s same-sex partner
Hong Kong property tycoon Cecil Chao once offered HKD1 billion (US$128 million) to find a husband for his daughter, Gigi Chao, but his efforts were unsuccessful.