The performance of Hong Kong students in science has dropped to a new low possibly because of a decrease in numbers studying the subject under the new senior secondary school curriculum, according to the results of the latest Programme for International ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tips – Happy Valley, Wednesday December 7
December 7, 2016 1:30am EST December 7, 2016 2:14am EST News, Horse Racing It's Hong Kong International Jockeys' Championship night so if you're settling in for a punt at Happy Valley, make sure you give yourself every chance of a winning session thanks to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong can expect more economic gloom next year, surveys find
Surveys released by Hong Kong’s largest business chamber and a global body of professional accountants have revealed gloomy times for the city next year due to economic uncertainties and regulatory changes. The Association of Chartered Certified ... ( read original story ...)
Tight Supply, Good Demand Expected for Hong Kong in December
Traders say bunker prices in Hong Kong in December will get a boost from by tight supplies and strong demand, according to a report by Platts. "Demand has been pretty robust since November and for December, we are still seeing good demand due to ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC lions spark divisive LGBT debate in Hong Kong
Colorful 'pride' statues outside HSBC's Hong Kong headquarters have sparked a big debate over LGBT rights. As Tara Joseph reports, surveys show nearly half of Hong Kongers feel unsure about LGBT people. Reuters is the news and media division of Thomson ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks edge up before ECB meeting, aided by commodity shares
Hong Kong stocks rose for the second day on Wednesday, lifted by energy and raw materials sectors, but trading was thin as investors were cautious ahead of the European Central Bank's policy meeting on Thursday. Both the benchmark Hang Seng index and the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Faces Housing Risks as Fed Tightening Looms, IMF Says
Stretched property valuations mean Hong Kong’s economy is vulnerable if interest rates rise faster than expected, the International Monetary Fund said. In its annual assessment of the Asian financial hub, the IMF identified three main risks -- rising ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Anywhere in Business Class for 35,000 Miles
GOL Smiles is the frequent flyer program for GOL Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in South America. It’s not a program that’s often talked about, but they actually have some pretty good redemption options. You can transfer SPG Starpoints to GOL ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s to keep minority stake in China, Hong Kong stores: source
McDonald’s Corp is looking to raise $1 billion to $2 billion with the sale of its China and Hong Kong stores after the U.S. fast-food chain decided to keep “a significant minority stake in the business,” a person with direct knowledge of the plans ... ( read original story ...)
How one Hong Kong chef has big plans for burgers and the aesthetic of slow fast food
But in his case, that last bit proved easier than the winner of this year’s SME Award at the DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards might have hoped. Throughout his career, Glover’s noticed a correlation between media coverage and lines stretching out the ... ( read original story ...)
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect strengthens city’s ‘super-connector’ role, says Chief Executive CY Leung
The new share trading link between Shenzhen and Hong Kong is being heralded as a milestone that will strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a “super-connector” between China and the world – and the local bourses say there may be more connect schemes to come. ( read original story ...)
SCED promotes Hong Kong's business ties with Switzerland
Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, yesterday (December 5, Bern time) met with his Swiss counterparts in Switzerland to promote closer trade and economic ties between Hong Kong and the country. Mr So ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong financial secretary warns of economic instability and uncertainty in 2017
Financial Secretary John Tsang Chun-wah yesterday warned Hong Kong of economic instability next year, arising from financial uncertainty in the United States, China, Europe and Japan. He told the Legislative Council’s financial affairs panel that the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader CY Leung says his finance chief was wrong to refuse lawmakers’ questions
Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying has said Hong Kong’s finance chief should not have snubbed questions from four lawmakers currently subject to disqualification proceedings, apparently widening the rift with the man vying to be his successor. Leung said on ... ( read original story ...)