Minibus Union chief warns launch of time-varying tolls at three cross-harbour tunnels could deter commuters from using pricier transport services 'Most of us do five round trips a shift, which means ...
Hong Kong stocks start week with rally
Find out more about subscription packages here. HONG KONG stocks closed with another big gain on Monday (Nov 6) after a below-par US jobs report reinforced views that the Federal Reserve will not hike ...
Hong Kong can use unique strengths to help further develop international trade laws with Beijing’s support, a top Chinese diplomat in city says
Li Yongsheng, acting commissioner for China's foreign ministry office in Hong Kong, praises local legal system and states country's commitment to relaxing trade rules He was addressing opening session ...
‘We will not be afraid’: Hong Kong pro-establishment party protests US lawmakers’ calls for sanctions
A Hong Kong pro-establishment party has staged a protest outside the US consulate to decry American politicians urging sanctions on those involved in the city’s judicial system over alleged human ...
Hong Kong stocks surge to start week
Hong Kong stocks jumped more than one percent at the open on Monday after data on cooling US jobs growth ramped up optimism that the Federal Reserve would not hike interest rates anytime soon. The ...
CIIE 2023: Hong Kong leader John Lee pursues stronger economic ties with Shanghai, saying the two cities complement each other
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has urged the strengthening ... It was the latest sign that Beijing was trying to improve business ties with its major trading partners. The US sent its ...
Hong Kong fintech player aims to end cash-only taxis with payment platform accepting Visa, Mastercard, Alipay, UnionPay
Wonder, a subsidiary of Bindo Labs, is determined to put its system, which accepts forms of payment including Visa, Mastercard, Alipay and UnionPay, into 10,000 taxis in a year’s time.
New generation of mainland Chinese restaurateurs eye Hong Kong as ‘stepping stone’ to go international
Within 30 minutes of departing from Shenzhen railway station in mid-October, Feng Guo-hua had arrived in Hong Kong to check out his new restaurant in the centre of Kowloon. A veteran of mainland China ...
Hong Kong retail landlords look for concepts to transform shopping amid low foot traffic as Shenzhen malls lure locals
Facing low foot traffic and a surge in cross-border shopping, New World Development and Nan Fung Development are among the landlords experimenting with new concepts to catalyse a rebound.
At an economic crossroads, Hong Kong needs a proactive strategy
Hong Kong is at an economic crossroads ... Asia also receives the largest share of global investment – 44 per cent, according to McKinsey Global Institute. China’s economy is crawling back up on a ...
Greater Bay Airlines to launch Manila-Hong Kong flights on Nov. 8
Hong Kong-based carrier Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is launching flights between Manila and Hong Kong. In a news release, GBA said its Manila-Hong Kong will operate five times a week, starting November ...
US$2,500 cash handout to new parents in Hong Kong will not truly foster a baby boom – it’s like a guilty mum or dad spoiling a child
The government needs to adopt a more comprehensive approach that goes far beyond the promised US$2,500 cash handout to new parents if it wants to truly foster a baby boom in Hong Kong.
Foreign firms will boost Hong Kong only if local industries benefit
For a 'headquarters economy' to work, foreign corporations must be encouraged to connect with local industry and local talent, and strengthen the local supply chain Hong Kong's true competitiveness ...
Hong Kong’s third richest family set to complete NWS takeover deal after New World Development shareholders approve
Buyout by family led by billionaire Henry Cheng will see New World Development receive HK$21.75 billion (US$2.8 billion) to ease its debt burden and pay a special dividend of about HK$4 billion.