The relationship between Hong Kong’s police officers and the public has in recent months been fraught with tension in a city divided by social and political conflict, but 55-year-old Briton Toby Newto... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Observatory says typhoon signal No 1 to remain in place as Tropical Depression Yagi edges closer to the city
The Hong Kong Observatory has said the typhoon signal No 1 will remain in place throughout Saturday, having earlier said it would consider issuing the No 3 signal. At noon, the weather forecaster esti... ( read original story ...)
The US-China trade war is worrying some Hong Kong-owned manufacturers, CEO says
Hong Kong -owned companies that manufacture in mainland China are increasingly worried about the escalating Washington-Beijing trade war, according to one industry executive. Hong Kong's dynamic skyli... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tatler lists out seven best dishes in Hanoi
Hong Kong Tatler, a Hong Kong ultimate guide to luxury lifestyle, has picked seven best dishes for visitors who want to discover the beauty in Hanoi cuisine. Pho. Photo: Cleo Von Siebenthal According ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Economy Slows as Trade War, Rates Squeeze Looms
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong economic growth slowed in the second quarter, amid a deepening U.S.-China trade conflict and rising interest rates that are weighing on the outlook. As a key trading hub for t... ( read original story ...)
Emma’s Asian eats: The search for delicious dim sum, Hong Kong-style
All of this, along with constant refills of steaming tea, sets me back $59 Hong Kong dollars (just under $10CAD). If you don’t feel like making the MTR journey to One Dim Sum, the good news is you can ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong GDP records 3.5 per cent growth for second quarter on strong consumption and markets
The most recent figures followed 4.6 per cent growth in the first quarter – Hong Kong’s strongest in almost a decade. The government’s full-year forecast for GDP growth is an increase between 3 and 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Second-Quarter GDP Growth Seen Moderating Amid Trade War, Rate Hikes
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's economic growth is expected to have eased in the second quarter after a robust performance in the first three months, while escalating trade tensions and higher U.S. ... ( read original story ...)
China Tower in muted Hong Kong debut for world’s largest IPO in two years
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China Tower Corp Ltd's shares were little changed on their debut in Hong Kong on Wednesday, with escalating Sino-U.S. trade tensions weighing on investor sentiment towards the wo... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Humming Economy Braces for Trade War, Rates Squeeze
Hong Kong is unlikely to repeat its first quarter economic heroics any time soon as the deepening U.S.-China trade conflict and rising interest rates weigh on the outlook. As a key trading hub for the ... ( read original story ...)
CORRECTED-Hong Kong banks hike mortgage rate, end cheap money era
HONG KONG, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s top banks are hiking an important mortgage rate, piling pressure on borrowers and raising the risk of a slowdown in one of the world’s most expensive property ... ( read original story ...)
Access to funding is holding Hong Kong back as a start-up hub as Singapore takes the lead
Singapore holds the upper hand on Hong Kong as a place to build a business, with access to funding remaining a challenge in the latter, despite a rising number of venture capital (VC) firms targeting ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong banks hike mortgage rate, end cheap money era
HONG KONG, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s top banks are hiking an important mortgage rate, piling pressure on borrowers and raising the risk of a slowdown in one of the world’s most expensive property ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong banks hike mortgage rate, end cheap money era
Home prices in Hong Kong have surged nearly three-fold since 2008, propelled by a supply shortage, cheap financing and big flows of money from Chinese investors. HSBC Holdings, Bank of China (Hong Kon... ( read original story ...)