The Mandatory Provident Fund, Hong Kong’s pension-fund operator, will launch its electronic platform in June, in the biggest overhaul of the city’s compulsory pension programme since it started in ...
Insurer AIA’s Q1 new business value rises 31%, announces $2 billion buyback
(Reuters) -Hong Kong-based insurer AIA Group on Monday posted a 31% rise in its first-quarter value of new business (VONB) on a constant exchange currency basis helped by strong performance across ...
Renowned Hong Kong surgeon struck off for 6 months after failing to realise gauze left inside patient’s stomach
Medical Council says Dr Chu Kin-wah failed to properly investigate after patient’s complaints or adequately check possible presence of a foreign object.
Hong Kong homebuyers, enticed by big discounts, snap up all flats on offer at Great Eagle’s Onmantin project
On Saturday, 220 of the 260 flats on offer at Onmantin were already sold as of 7pm after the project received 7,500 orders from prospective buyers.
Hong Kong’s domestic national security law subject to ‘rigorous’ legislative process with measures to protect innocent, justice chief says
Paul Lam says he continues to engage in discussions and provide explanations on the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance enacted last month.
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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has carried 10 million vehicles since opening, Xinhua says after US outlet’s ‘ghost bridge’ report
Xinhua reports vehicle flow reached 3.26 million on mega bridge last year, after government-funded Voice of America referred to it as ‘ghost’ crossing in recent article.
Tornadoes hitting Hong Kong? Weather expert says it’s not likely and that city’s buildings can handle high winds
Weather expert says city’s geographical position makes the formation of tornadoes unlikely, although their marine equivalent, waterspouts, are more common.
Hong Kong, Macao SAR governments welcome updated policies to facilitate mainland business, talents’ travels
The governments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Macao SAR on Sunday welcomed an announcement earlier in the day by the Chinese mainland authorities to facilitate ...
Hong Kong 7-Eleven stores at sixes and sevens over plastics ban regulations with confusion over whether snack bar food can be eaten in-store
The Post tries three 7-Eleven branches with on-site snack bars and gets conflicting answers on whether food bought from them can be eaten inside.
Number of Hong Kong pupils in international schools tripled in 11 years amid decline in non-local enrolment
Minister Christine Choi dismisses suggestion parents did not want to send children to local schools because of the increasing emphasis on national education.
Arrest of vandalism suspect who allegedly targeted Hong Kong ethnic minority families sparks calls for better education on inclusiveness
Police on Friday arrested a man, 23, in connection with vandalism and nuisance-related activities targeting ethnic minority residents in dozens of households on one housing estate. Online videos ...
Austin, Texas-based start-up Episode Six is banking on Hong Kong demand for virtual payments, SME lending
Episode Six, or E6, a global provider of payment processing and digital ledger infrastructure for banks and financial institutions, plans to expand its footprint in Hong Kong this year.
Hong Kong economy to grow 2.5%-3.5% in Q1, financial chief says
Hong Kong's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% for the first quarter, maintaining moderate growth for a fifth consecutive quarter, the city's finance chief said on ...