Hong Kong Shares Start On Back Foot

Hong Kong stocks dipped at the open of trade Tuesday, in line with losses across most of Asia, as investors await the release of Chinese economic growth data later in the day.

Allow Hong Kong courts to order periodic payments instead of lump sums as compensation for accident victims, Law Reform Commission says

Advisory body says money disbursed in intervals protects accident victims from being exploited by family members Proposal applies to those who have been 'catastrophically injured' and suffer permanent disabilities Hong Kong courts should be allowed to order periodic payments instead of lump sum amounts as compensation for accident victims with serious injuries to protect them ...