Any change to Hong Kong’s preferential trade status in the United States would be counterproductive, former media boss tells trial.
Itacho Sushi closes last Hong Kong branch months after founder’s death
Hong Kong restaurant chain Itacho Sushi has quietly shut down its last remaining outlet, with industry insiders saying the company had been suffering over the past decade and eventually buckled after the death of its founder.
Jimmy Lai clarifies stance against US revoking Hong Kong’s special trade status
Ex-media boss says measure stems from the ‘right impulse’, but will make city ‘more vulnerable’ to interference from Beijing.
Hong Kong to be extra cautious while tapping income sources to cut deficit gap: John Lee
Chief executive also says outlook of Hong Kong’s economy remains bright with Beijing’s policy backing and city’s initiatives to expand presence in new overseas markets.
Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan wants to shake up ‘dinosaur’ orchestras
The 38-year-old was the first woman to win the major Donatella Flick Conducting Competition in 2014. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New pharmacy at University of Hong Kong aims to optimise role of pharmacists in supporting primary healthcare
Pharmacy in university building next to Queen Mary Hospital offers free drug consultation services and affordable medicine.
Hong Kong ombudsman vows to step up international ties, use of mediation
Jack Chan addresses inaugural global summit, while Beijing official urges respect for different approaches to governance supervision.
Hong Kong Real Estate Firm Parkview Group Seeks Private Loan
The Parkview Group, a real estate developer in Hong Kong, is seeking private credit funding of at least HK$2.8 billion ($360 million) to refinance a bank loan, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong Court Halts Plan for Public Housing on Golf Course
A Hong Kong court has overturned the government’s conditional approval for building public housing on part of an exclusive golf course that’s popular among elites, local media reported.
Should Hong Kong raise taxes and cut costs to rein in HK$100 billion deficit?
End of the tunnel’ not yet in sight, says one commentator, as warnings issued over structural reliance on land sales.
Hong Kong doubles deficit forecast to HK$100 billion for 2024-25
The government’s income was far lower than expected. Before September, the property transactions were very slow, which affected our stamp duty income,’ finance chief says.
Marlboro Celebrates Diversity At 15th Annual Multi-Cultural Day Event
Marlboro Township hosted its 15th Annual Multi-Cultural Day event on Sunday, bringing together community members of all ages and backgrounds for an evening of performances and festivities. From 1 p.m.
China Mobile offers to buy Hong Kong’s HKBN in $882 million deal
China Mobile said on Monday it had offered to acquire HKBN in a deal valuing the Hong Kong-based broadband company at HK$6.86 billion ($882 million), as it looks to counter a move from a private equity firm.
$1.3M worth of Hermes bags stolen in Hong Kong store in 5 minutes
A Hong Kong luxury goods store has compensated its clients after 66 Hermes handbags, valued at HK$10 million (US$1.3 million), were stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab robbery that lasted just five minutes.