The chairwoman of Hong Kong’s largest political party has announced that she is stepping down, citing concerns about workload. Lawmaker Starry Lee Wai-king, who has led the pro-Beijing Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB ...
Hong Kong retirees facing income shortfall of US$641 a month on average, survey shows
Post-retirement incomes of Hongkongers stand at about HK$12,000 per month on average, according to survey conducted by BOC Group Life Assurance and Golden Age Foundation Poll will hopefully 'inspire ...
Russian companies move legal battles to Hong Kong courts
Russian companies are turning to Hong Kong for dispute arbitration services as sanctions over the Ukraine war restrict their access to western courts. Lawyers in the city say Russian companies are ...
Falling concrete chunk in Hong Kong rips hole in roof of double-decker bus, marking second case in 10 days from same building
Both of the latest cases, among string of similar incidents in city, involve on 29-storey Sun Hing Building in Mong Kok.
Wealth adviser Endowus Group raises US$35 million to fund Hong Kong expansion, with an eye on Greater Bay Area potential
Wealth adviser Endowus Group raises HK$273 million (US$35 million) aiming to deploy the proceeds in Hong Kong as the city stakes its claim to being Asia’s wealth management centre.
Hong Kong to offer perks for taxi drivers and shuttle buses to pick up tourists from Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas returned to Hong Kong on August 4 for first time since 18-month break forced by coronavirus crisis.
Hong Kong national security police question parents of wanted activist Anna Kwok in latest move against 8 sought by authorities
Source says parents questioned over whether they had contacted Anna Kwok or offered financial support, but no arrests made.
Hong Kong-built first electric public minibus to hit road by end of year, vehicle maker says
Mooncas, 19-seater minibuses, will be powered by high-efficiency batteries that can be charged by two methods.
Hong Kong cosmetics saleswoman arrested over alleged money laundering involving HK$900 million in crime proceeds
Suspect, 39, was allegedly core member of local money-laundering syndicate and had set up 13 bank accounts under two shell companies.
Primates’ impromptu pool party at posh Hong Kong club proves online sensation
Lars Hamer joined the SCMP in Hong Kong after working as the editor-in-chief for That's Magazine, a lifestyle publication and news platform in mainland China. He graduated from Go ...
Hong Kong DOJ appeals High Court’s refusal to enjoin protest-related song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
Hong Kong's Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an appeal on Monday against the High Court's judgment which refused to grant an injunction to prohibit 'Glory to Hong Kong,' a popular protest song. The ...
Hong Kong commerce minister visits Indonesia to deepen bilateral trade cooperation
To deepen the bilateral ties between Hong Kong and Indonesia, the city’s secretary for commerce and economic development, Mr. Algernon Yau, paid a visit to Indonesia to promote the advantages of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
HSBC exec apologizes after calling the UK ‘weak’ for following US lead over China
A top executive at HSBC has apologized after reportedly calling the UK government “weak” for caving to US pressure over doing business with China, in another sign of the political tightrope the ...
Hong Kong’s IPO market slump hurts office leasing demand but insurance boom picks up some slack: Savills
A slowdown in public markets has hurt demand for office leasing in Hong Kong, but a turnaround in deal activity with a boost from blockbuster listings could improve the prospects for the second half ...