The graduation on Monday of the Hong Kong Science Park’s largest incubation programme for technology companies is living proof that you are never too young, or too old, to live your dream. Seventy-year-old Dr Peter Wai Ming-sau, general manager of DME ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property owners want to see housing prices drop
Almost half of property owners in Hong Kong hope housing prices will go down, according to a survey by the Democratic Party. In telephone interviews with 651 Hong Kong residents between March 15 and 30, it found 46 per cent of 254 respondents who owned at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court grants bail to disgraced former leader Tsang
Tsang, wearing his signature bow-tie, was transferred to court from hospital, where he had been taken from the city's Stanley Prison this month after complaining of breathing problems, RTHK said. The devout Catholic is the most senior city official to ... ( read original story ...)
Ban Hong Kong taxi drivers convicted of sex attacks, judge says
A judge has called for a mechanism to be set up to stop taxi drivers convicted of sexual offences from getting back behind the wheel. Deputy High Court judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi made the recommendation as he refused to overturn the conviction of Chan Ka ... ( read original story ...)
Milt's Sweet Shop and the Hong Kong – one building, two Flin Flon traditions
But when that building – the former home of Milt’s Sweet Shop and later the Hong Kong Restaurant – was recently reduced to rubble, an eminent part of local history went with it. Milt’s Sweet Shop, also known as Milt’s Place, was a popular hangout ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong chief executive Donald Tsang speaks of ‘heartache’ after being released on bail
Jailed former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang Yam-kuen spoke of the “many heartaches” he had suffered, but also how he had not yet lost faith in the city, after a successful bail application won him a break from prison life yesterday. The disgraced ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks gain ground in early trading, tracking regional advance on French election news
Hong Kong stocks kicked off the week on a higher note on Monday, in line with gains in other Asian markets, bolstered by positive sentiment after France’s first round of president election result on Sunday pointed to a more stable political situation in ... ( read original story ...)
Who is Li Ka-Shing? Hong Kong's richest 'Superman' is worth $31.6bn
Li Ka-shing's meteoric rise from a mainland Chinese migrant to Hong Kong's richest man is nothing short of astounding. His business prowess and eye for lucrative investment opportunities earned him the title of "Superman" by his native admirers. ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Can Carrie Lam heal a deeply divided Hong Kong?
the majority of the committee — whose 1,194 members were heavily represented by business groups and unions with strong ties to Beijing — has opted for someone who is least likely to rock the boat. Here lies the fundamental dilemma facing Hong Kong: For ... ( read original story ...)
To buy or rent in Hong Kong? Tipping point guide to 93 neighbourhoods shows the way
Expats and buyers from China who do not have permanent residency must pay stamp duty of 30 per cent when purchasing homes in Hong Kong, a measure the government rolled out in a bid to cool down the property sector, compared with stamp duty of 15 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong justice chief warns cross-border legal links can’t be rushed
Hong Kong and Chinese mainland authorities are discussing greater mutual assistance on criminal cases, but the gap between the two legal systems is a challenge, the city’s Secretary for Justice Rimsky Yuen Kwok-keung said on Sunday. But a leading jus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong vs. Singapore: Weighing Asia's financial hubs
Many cities lay claim to being important financial centers, but two metropolises are usually seen vying for the title of Asia's most important financial hub: It's Hong Kong versus Singapore. Singapore is a gateway to Southeast Asia and is seen as a wealth ... ( read original story ...)
Family-owned start-up opens restaurant in Hong Kong (with photos)
A brother and sister partnership today (April 24) opened the first Uma Nota restaurant in Hong Kong, bringing São Paulo's Brazilian-Japanese street food and cocktails to the city. Developed by brother and sister duo Alexis and Laura Offe, Uma Nota is ... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong retake its IPO crown?
Nicholas Johnson, J.P. Morgan, says there is a slate of exciting opportunities coming to the Hong Kong issuance market in the second half of the year. Bloomberg 3:06 ( read original story ...)