Protesting bus drivers in Hong Kong have suspended threats of industrial action after the city’s largest franchised bus company agreed to “positive measures” during an emergency meeting. The session, which ended at about 1am on Tuesday, was a last ... ( read original story ...)
Liberals in Hong Kong fear for city’s future as China falls back on strongman rule
According to state news agency Xinhua on Sunday ... “Many people think the removal of term limits would mean a tougher battle for Hong Kong to achieve democracy – I agree, but that does not mean we should do nothing,” Lee said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may renegotiate fees with Disneyland after park posts HK$345 million loss, minister says
Hong Kong Disneyland’s financial performance has not met expectations and the government may renegotiate management fees the park charges it, the city’s commerce minister said on Monday. The resort last week reported a loss of HK$345 million for 2017 ... ( read original story ...)
From Hong Kong IT worker to Canadian plumber: the path of those seeking escape from ‘hopeless’ city
The man, who lived in the city for almost two decades and holds a Hong Kong identity card, had made plans to ditch his office job and move to Toronto. He had already obtained Canadian citizenship. Hong Kong’s doctors and nurses head for new lives in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s doctors and nurses head for new lives in Australia, Canada and Britain, as 24,300 residents emigrate in 2017
Hong Kong’s medical professionals increasingly opted for a life overseas in 2017 as part of the largest exodus of residents in five years, as 24,300 people left the city. The latest emigration figures have exacerbated fears of a brain drain and manpower ... ( read original story ...)
Calls for Hong Kong self-determination as unlawful as independence talk, senior Beijing official says
A senior Beijing official said on Friday that calls for “self-determination” were no different from the advocacy of Hong Kong independence, and the recent election bans issued by the city’s officials were totally in line with the law. Li Fei ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is part of a multi-destination itinerary and they know it
TORONTO — The Hong Kong Tourism Board celebrated the Year of the Dog at Susur Lee’s Luckee last night with plenty of good news, like the 58.4 million visitor arrivals in 2017. That includes 370,000 arrivals from Canada. The HKTB is looking to keep up ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tens of thousands’ in Hong Kong became Christians after American evangelist Billy Graham’s rousing gospel rallies
During Christian evangelist Billy Graham’s second gospel gathering in the city in 1975, about 220,000 people flooded Hong Kong Stadium over the course of the five-day meeting, with tens of thousands of attendees reportedly converting to the faith. ( read original story ...)
HKEX to offer concessions for U.S., UK-listed firms to list in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) (HKSE:0388.HK - News), the city's exchange operator, said on Friday it plans to offer concessions to U.S. and UK-listed companies considering a secondary listing in Hong Kong. The plans are part ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong remembers American evangelist Billy Graham and the impact he had on city
During Christian evangelist Billy Graham’s second gospel gathering in the city in 1975, about 220,000 people flooded Hong Kong Stadium over the course of the five-day meeting, with tens of thousands of attendees converting to the faith. Lawmaker ... ( read original story ...)
No contract renewal for Hong Kong doctor who left liver patient in middle of transplant
The University of Hong Kong has decided not to renew the contract of a surgeon who caused a storm last year by leaving a liver transplant patient with an opened abdomen on the operating table at its teaching hospital to attend to another patient at a ... ( read original story ...)
More than half of Hong Kong primary pupils get at least seven assignments daily, teachers’ union finds
More than half of Hong Kong’s primary schoolchildren must tackle at least seven assignments a day, while some have to spend over eight hours on extra lessons a week, a teachers’ union revealed on Thursday. The Professional Teachers’ Union ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong designers’ smart creations win awards in major German competition
Three Hong Kong designers have been recognised in one of the most prestigious product design awards in Germany, beating thousands of competitors from around the world. Three products – a smart business card holder, a tablet that helps children practise ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pan-democrat sees Legco by-election slim hopes worsen over illegal structures
Even without the news, Zimmerman faced a tough battle ... Zimmerman’s only hope would be if discord opened within the pro-Beijing camp, Choy said. Hong Kong voters go to the polls on March 11 to fill Yiu’s vacancy and others for geographical ... ( read original story ...)