We hear constantly that recent gains are merely a bear market rally. Click here to know some of my bull picks and some of those that could get gored. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Link Reit to hold off action against tenants that owe rent following end of government moratorium
Legal action can be resumed following the end of a three-month 'protection period', but Link will not act immediately, executive says Comments come after Financial Secretary Paul Chan calls on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s secondary home market suffers as buyers focus on attractively priced new projects
The Centa-City Leading Index (CCL), a gauge of lived-in home prices compiled by Centaline Property Agency, showed that Hong Kong's lived-in home prices dropped 0.82 per cent to 175.65 for the week ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong head teacher launches unfair dismissal claim after school board fires her over complaints about management
Head of Hong Kong special education secondary school says her ‘abrupt’ dismissal breached employment law and the Education Ordinance. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Covid-19 rules are symbolic of wider obstacles to progress
Hong Kong losing its thunder to Singapore is one matter; the perception that it is stuck in the past and not foreigner-friendly is more disconcerting Our city is world class at building infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong food delivery riders among digital economy workers who need protection, says labour minister
Hong Kong is considering ways to better protect workers of digital platforms, including food delivery riders, as part of efforts to safeguard labour rights. Load Error Secretary for Labour and Welfare ... ( read original story ...)
Flights to Hong Kong increased, but frequency still third of number to rival Singapore
Cathay Pacific schedules 12 per cent more flights to Hong Kong from next month, but still lags well behind Singapore Experts say city's strict Covid-19 rules for airline crews a stumbling block, but ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s GigaCloud sees shares fall 31% in wake of $36M US IPO
Hong Kong’s GigaCloud Technology (GCT), which went public last week through a $36M US initial public offering, saw its stock slide 31% in midday Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Major Chinese banks urged to maintain stable loan growth, central bank says
Major Chinese financial institutions will have to lead the way in maintaining the stable growth of total loans and protecting the reasonable financing needs in the real estate sector, China's central ... ( read original story ...)
Tropical Storm Ma-on to hit Hong Kong directly on Thursday morning
Observatory warned weather might deteriorate with swells on Wednesday and winds strengthening significantly on Thursday amid heavy showers and rough seas. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist returns to city after 2 years in mainland Chinese jail over role in speedboat escape bid
A Hong Kong protester who was jailed in mainland China after a failed attempt to flee to Taiwan has returned to Hong Kong after completing her two-year prison term. Quinn Moon was among a group of 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong mass residential capital values down 0.5% in July
It was higher compared to last month’s -0.3% drop. The average mortgage rate in Hong Kong leapt in July, hitting the cap at 2.5% by month end according to data from JLL. Market activities shrunk as ... ( read original story ...)
Looming CBD Crackdown Poses Existential Angst in Hong Kong
Despite a lot of the world moving forward when it comes to legalizing CBD and even cannabis, Hong Kong seems to be headed in the other direction. But first a look at some other news… Singapore repeals ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai To Face No-jury Trial
Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will face a no-jury court when he goes on trial under a new Beijing-imposed national security law, AFP has learned. Hong Kong Secretary for Justice Paul Lam has ... ( read original story ...)