Critics argue that economic output alone fails to capture a nation's well-being and that the decisive factor for its wealth lies in its purchasing power parity (PPP) ...
Home Office accused over ‘absurd’ rejections of Hong Kong asylum claims
UK caseworkers appear ‘predisposed to discredit’ applications, says senior figure of disbanded democratic movement ...
ZA Bank leads Hong Kong’s Web3 revolution with over 80 crypto partnerships
Hong Kong-based ZA Bank has solidified its commitment to the Web3 ecosystem, providing support to over 80 web3 companies. The digital-only bank, known for its innovative approach, is making ...
More Hong Kong border checkpoints with mainland China to operate around clock in bid to boost business in Greater Bay Area, new action plan says
Proposals revealed in National Development and Reform Commission action plan, which also calls for incentives to attract Hong Kong talent across border Document released in run-up to fifth anniversary ...
Hong Kong former beauty queen and actress Bonnie Lai, 46, commits suicide
Hong Kong former actress Bonnie Lai died today (Dec 26) aged 46. She had committed suicide by allegedly burning charcoal in her home and was later found unconscious by one of her sons this afternoon, ...
Every Hong Kong film released in 2023, ranked from worst to best in the year that new directors continue to make history
We list this year’s best films, including Hong Kong’s best selling movie, A Guilty Conscience and Time Still Turns the Pages, and the worst films, including Prison Flowers and Death Stranding.
Dignity in old age? Hong Kong’s ethnic minority families struggle to find care options for elderly
In a one-bedroom flat in Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Aishah Hussain*, 85, lies on her bed all day, unable to get up or take care of herself. The Hong Kong-born Pakistani woman relies on her son Yusef ...
Survey Reveals 75% of Hong Kong’s Virtual Asset Investors Chase Short-Term Returns
The majority of Hong Kong's virtual asset investors chase short-term returns, embrace crypto as an investment trend, and fear missing opportunities.
Hong Kong records 1.32 million outbound trips over past 3 days of Christmas holidays, industry leader warns local consumption affected
Business this Christmas is slower than last year, when Covid-induced measures were still in place, representatives say.
World Lacrosse Super Sixes: Hong Kong should follow our lead to grow, Japan official says, hails city’s tournaments
Fogo Japan general manager Chris Jinno points to development programme in country’s universities and schools that has helped men’s team to become fifth best in the world.
Hong Kong’s improved market conditions and supportive visa schemes spurs jobseekers rush from mainland China
Improved market conditions and supportive visa programmes have spurred a rush from mainland Chinese workers heading to Hong Kong for employment, according to recruitment consultants.
Slain Hong Kong model Abby Choi back in media spotlight after ex-husband, former in-laws slapped with extra charge
Alex Kwong, father Kwong Kau and brother Anthony Kwong to go on trial next year at the earliest charged with murder of socialite Abby Choi.
Hong Kong’s Instagram-famous Choi Hung Estate is set for redevelopment
Around 2,500 households will serve as the first batch of residents for relocation to neighbouring Mei Tung Estate in Wong Tai Sin. They can also purchase a subsidised flat on Wang Chiu Road. The ...
‘Extra pair of eyes’: Chinese University of Hong Kong team says AI helps junior doctors better spot colon tumours in cancer fight
AI tool especially good at identifying ‘smaller growths which might otherwise go undetected’ and progress to cancer if missed, Chinese University of Hong Kong team says.