Hong Kong was expected to see strong winds and rain on Sunday with the approach of severe tropical storm Khanun, prompting authorities to issue the typhoon warning signal No 3 on Saturday night. The Observatory issued the strong wind signal at 7.10pm ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to launch new ‘electronic identification’ as part of ‘smart city’ blueprint
Hong Kong residents can expect to be issued with a new “electronic identification” within the next two years as part of plans to build a “smart city” and boost data security, according to the government’s technology chief. Secretary for ... ( read original story ...)
DYXnet Group works with the HeadStart@HKUST program to nurture Hong Kong’s business leaders of tomorrow
Company Founder and CEO speaks at HeadStart Thank You Dinner event on the importance of internship to students in tertiary education HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DYXnet Group, Greater China's leading carrier-neutral network service provider ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s developer cartel in line to benefit from Carrie Lam’s schemes, industry watchers say
Hong Kong’s property prices have increased by 430 per cent since ... Although officials said the government was still studying the pricing mechanism, a government source said monthly mortgage payments, as measured against monthly income, might be in ... ( read original story ...)
How a Hong Kong swimwear brand Mazu is giving back to endangered pink dolphins that inspired designs
The first male swimwear brand founded in Hong Kong is to splash a percentage of its profits helping those it gains inspiration from – the city’s native pink dolphins, whose numbers are dwindling. Adam Raby, who set up Mazu resortwear in 2014 ... ( read original story ...)
HK regulator drops case against StanChart, UBS over 2009 IPO: sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s securities regulator has dropped a lawsuit against Standard Chartered Plc (STAN.L) and UBS Group AG (UBSG.S) over the 2009 IPO of timber company China Forestry Holdings Co Ltd, two people with knowledge of the matter said. ( read original story ...)
HK regulator drops lawsuit against StanChart, UBS over 2009 IPO: sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s securities regulator has dropped a lawsuit against Standard Chartered Plc (STAN.L) and UBS Group AG (UBSG.S) over their roles in the 2009 IPO of timber company China Forestry Holdings Co Ltd, two people with knowledge of ... ( read original story ...)
20 Hong Kong activists guilty of contempt in 2014 protests
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Friday convicted 20 activists, including prominent student leader Joshua Wong, for defying authorities trying to clear a protest site during massive 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations in the Chinese-controlled city. ( read original story ...)
UK ‘concerned’ as Hong Kong denies Benedict Rogers entry
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said he is "very concerned" after a British human rights activist was denied entry to Hong Kong. Benedict Rogers has been a vocal critic of Chinese-ruled Hong Kong's human rights record. Mr Johnson said he would seek an ... ( read original story ...)
MARKET BUZZ: Hong Kong’s HSI Edges Lower; HSBC Leads
HONG KONG (Oct 13) -- Hang Seng down 0.2% at 28,420.60 ... Weakness in HSBC drags other HK lenders lower. Hang Seng Bank and Bank of East Asia drop by 0.9% each. Geely Automobile extends correction from record highs, falling 1.5%; poised for weekly ... ( read original story ...)
China Evergrande beats HSBC to top most charitable Hong Kong companies list in 2016
Property firm China Evergrande was the most charitable of Hong Kong’s listed companies in 2016, beating out the previous year’s top donor HSBC, according to a report on Thursday, which also showed an overall rise in philanthropic activity by listed firms. ( read original story ...)
Startups: How HK and Shenzhen can complement each other
Many tend to compare Hong Kong with its neighbor Shenzhen. Some believe the two cities are competing with each other, while others said the two can complement each other for a win-win situation. The number of startups has surged over the past seven years ... ( read original story ...)
Jailed Hong Kong activist Wong back in court on 21st birthday
Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong will mark his 21st birthday in court Friday to face more charges over his role in pro-democracy protests as his parents say they are standing by him. Wong and two other student leaders were jailed in August for six to ... ( read original story ...)
Explain This: what does it mean to be poor in Hong Kong, and how many people live in poverty?
“Poverty in Hong Kong is still a very serious issue ... Explain This takes a closer look at topical issues or news of the moment and presents it in easy-to-understand summaries ( read original story ...)