HONG KONG A former senior Hong Kong official and a billionaire property tycoon arrived in court on Tuesday to appeal against a corruption charge more than two years after they were jailed in one of the city's most high profile corruption cases. Rafael Hui ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong 'keen on investment'
Mr Lo said the May 8-9 visit by investors reflects the intentions for concrete investment and a desire to cooperate both with the Thai government and business partners. "Many investors from Hong Kong have already invested in Thailand, but some really want ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s No 2 official pledges to safeguard media freedom
Cheung was addressing the 2016 Hong Kong News Awards on Monday, at which the South China Morning Post scooped 10 prizes. He also promised: “[The government] will continue to partner with the press and the media to make Hong Kong flourish and thrive.” ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong can build affordable housing on developers’ land banks in rural areas
In fact, the government has pledged to do so but has yet to succeed by some measure. For example, the “Hong Kong Property for Hong Kong People” scheme was aimed at helping Hong Kong permanent residents buy their own flat. However, as it turned out ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange operator hopes for third time lucky when it comes to gold futures
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing will undertake in the third quarter its third attempt to launch a gold futures contract after two previous failures, but traders have mixed views on its chances for success. HKEX, which operates the local stock and futures ... ( read original story ...)
Safeguarding press freedom
The Newspaper Society of Hong Kong organises the Hong Kong News Awards every year to give recognition to the outstanding achievements and professionalism of journalists in Hong Kong. I am pleased to see the Hong Kong News Awards growing from strength to ... ( read original story ...)
British rock band TTNG detained in Hong Kong over visas
These are external links and will open in a new window British band TTNG and US musician Mylets have been briefly detained in Hong Kong over alleged visa offences. According to media reports, the band members were held after a raid by police and ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Why IPO Connect will be needed for Hong Kong to win the biggest listing deal in history
Hong Kong is on the short list to host the biggest initial public offering in history – Saudi Aramco’s US$100 billion public offering – but the city will need to launch the so-called IPO connect as soon as possible to have a chance of attracting the ... ( read original story ...)
Incoming Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam must push city to be on world map, says veteran businessman Victor Fung
Hong Kong’s incoming chief executive should work to put the city on the global map by seizing the mainland’s go abroad initiative and casting aside political wrangling, says veteran entrepreneur Victor Fung Kwok-king. Making this call to Carrie Lam ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong courts handing down judgments that are too complicated, former top judge says
A former top Hong Kong judge has hit out at the city’s judiciary for handing down long and complicated judgments and accused the highest court of acting unconstitutionally in one case. Former Court of Final Appeal judge Henry Litton said the common law ... ( read original story ...)
The city in the sky: Incredible photos give a whole new perspective on Hong Kong's never-ending towers
The only way really is up, as these stunning photographs of Hong Kong from a never-seen-before angle can affirm. French photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze wanted to capture the Chinese city from a vertical perspective, making the towering skycrapers seem ... ( read original story ...)
Incoming Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam must push city to be on world map, says veteran businessman
Hong Kong’s incoming chief executive should work to put the city on the global map by seizing the mainland’s go abroad initiative and casting aside political wrangling, says veteran entrepreneur Victor Fung Kwok-king. Making this call to Carrie Lam ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s French expats vote in presidential election, with signs most support Emmanuel Macron
French expatriates in Hong Kong were casting their vote from Sunday morning in the election for their country’s next president, with signs that most would be opting for liberal candidate Emmanuel Macron of En Marche over far-right Front National leader ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawyer turned boxing coach reaches out to city’s underprivileged
As it turns out, the project has also been a learning experience for Chen, who says she now enjoys the city more, and has been taught to enjoy the grittier side of Hong Kong. “I was always hanging around in Central district. I rarely went to Mong Kok. ( read original story ...)