The head of the Anglican Church in Hong Kong has urged the government and residents to address the city’s poverty problem with “strategic and creative policies” and acts of care. Archbishop of Hong Kong the Most Reverend Paul Kwong focused on poverty ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong arm of China’s LeEco files for liquidation
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong arm of embattled Chinese tech conglomerate LeEco has filed a petition to the territory's high court to wind up the company, media in the Asian financial hub said on Thursday. LE Corporation Limited, a unit of LeEco ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong arm of China’s LeEco files for liquidation – media
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Le Corporation Limited, the Hong Kong arm of embattled Chinese tech conglomerate LeEco, has filed a petition to the territory’s high court to wind up the company, media in the Asian financial hub said on Thursday. LeEco’s other ... ( read original story ...)
Green group members storm Hong Kong landmark to highlight issue of single-use plastic products
A dozen Greenpeace members stormed the recently reopened observation wheel at Hong Kong’s Central waterfront on Thursday morning, prompting rescue action from the Fire Services Department and police. At about 7.15am, a man alerted police that a dozen ... ( read original story ...)
Spare me the crocodile tears, Hong Kong’s treatment of domestic workers is modern slavery
Taking the above definitions as read, only a mad and/or bad man or woman could conclude that the treatment of domestic workers by Hong Kong amounts to anything other than inhumane insanity. Time and again governments – be they of the British pioneers ... ( read original story ...)
Christmas blow for domestic helpers in Hong Kong as flights home don’t exist
Travel plans for scores of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong who were hoping to return home for Christmas and New Year have been thrown into disarray as the flights they paid for do not exist. Air tickets bought through Peya Travel, an agency ... ( read original story ...)
Up to 1,000 domestic helpers affected in Hong Kong ticketing debacle, consulate fears
The Philippine mission in Hong Kong has appealed for those affected by the ticketing fiasco caused by a local travel agency to report their cases to the consulate, as diplomats fear 1,000 potential victims are involved. As of 5pm on Wednesday, 131 people ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong politician barred from Macau ahead of 18th handover anniversary over security concerns
The vice-chairman of Hong Kong centrist political party Third Side was refused entry to Macau on the eve of the anniversary of the former Portuguese enclave’s handover to Chinese rule. Casper Wong Chun-long, who was travelling with five business partners ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fans flood Twitter in outpouring of grief over death of SHINee lead singer Jonghyun
“SHINee is one of the most popular South Korean boy bands, and they have a lot of fans from around the world, including Hong Kong. The news is shocking not only to their fans but to many K-pop lovers because most, if not all, would have listened to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s underused military land a potential goldmine – but a minefield for government
HONG KONG (Reuters) - As Hong Kong seeks more land to help ease a worsening housing crisis, some lawmakers and activists are urging officials to take a fresh look at little-used swathes of more than $100 billion worth of real estate controlled by the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong personal data watchdog warns on consumer loyalty programmes
Retailers love to offer membership and rewards programmes to lure and retain consumers but Hong Kong’s privacy chief on Monday warned that many shops fail to provide customers with transparency, choices and control over the use of personal data. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines’ first flight to Los Angeles takes off; debuts new tableware
View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hong-kong-airlines-first-flight-to-los-angeles-takes-off-debuts-new-tableware-300572983.html The launch of HX068 also marks the introduction of the A350 in the US city. With three already ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Malls That People Can’t Avoid Attract Goldman, Puma
Forget Gucci and Rolex. Grocery stores, hair salons and tutoring centers may have the brightest future for Hong Kong retail as high-end malls get squeezed by forces beyond their control. That’s according to property consultants including Savills Plc ... ( read original story ...)
Police suspect murder after elderly Hong Kong man, 93, dies following fight at care home
Hong Kong police were investigating a suspected murder on Monday after a 93-year-old man died in hospital following a fight with another resident at his Tai Po care home. A 79-year-old man, surnamed Lau, was arrested and detained for questioning ... ( read original story ...)