Lo is said to have been a tram driver for a year and a half. The footage, released by Hong Kong news website Apple Daily, shows the vehicle veering to the right before toppling over on Des Voeux Road Central near the HSBC headquarters. The tram was ... ( read original story ...)
‘Pink Star’ diamond sells for record $71.2 million in Hong Kong after failed auction three years ago
HONG KONG — A stunning 59.6 carat diamond known as the “Pink Star” sold for $71.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction Tuesday in Hong Kong, setting a new world record for any diamond or jewel, according to the auction house. The oval mixed-cut diamond ... ( read original story ...)
A slice of luxury: Hong Kong's high-end fruit fad
It might be a healthy food choice, but Hong Kong's latest fruit fad is doing serious damage to shoppers' wallets. From luxury supermarkets to outdoor stalls, expensive premium produce is increasingly on show and sought after by customers. At Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Pink diamond auctioned for record US$71.2M in Hong Kong
HONG KONG -- A stunning 59.6 carat diamond known as the "Pink Star" sold for $71.2 million at a Sotheby's auction Tuesday in Hong Kong, setting a new world record for any diamond or jewel, according to the auction house. The oval mixed-cut diamond smashed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens: Ultimate Guide to the feature world series event
AUSTRALIA’S men’s coach Andy Friend has made three changes to his squad for this week’s Hong Kong Sevens after finishing seventh in Vancouver. Veteran Ed Jenkins will become the first Australian to play in 50 world series tournaments while Boyd ... ( read original story ...)
Pink diamond fetches record $71.2M in Hong Kong auction
A stunning 59.6 carat diamond known as the "Pink Star" sold for $71.2 million at a Sotheby's auction Tuesday in Hong Kong, setting a new world record for any diamond or jewel, according to the auction house. The oval mixed-cut diamond smashed the $60 ... ( read original story ...)
Pink Star diamond sets new world record in Hong Kong
These are external links and will open in a new window A rare diamond known as the Pink Star has been sold in Hong Kong for more than $71m (£57m), setting a new world record for any gemstone at auction. The oval-shaped 59.6 carat stone was bought after ... ( read original story ...)
Pink diamond auctioned for record US$71.2 million in Hong Kong
HONG KONG -- A stunning 59.6 carat diamond known as the "Pink Star" sold for US$71.2 million at a Sotheby's auction Tuesday in Hong Kong, setting a new world record for any diamond or jewel, according to the auction house. The oval mixed-cut diamond ... ( read original story ...)
Pink diamond auctioned for record $71.2M in Hong Kong
A stunning 59.6 carat diamond known as the "Pink Star" sold for $71.2 million at a Sotheby's auction Tuesday in Hong Kong, setting a new world record for any diamond or jewel, according to the auction house. The oval mixed-cut diamond smashed the $60 ... ( read original story ...)
Warhol Mao portrait fetches $12.7m in Hong Kong auction
A classic Andy Warhol portrait of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong fetched US$12.7 million at auction in Hong Kong on Sunday, Sotheby's said -- well short of the top estimate of more than $15 million. The sale of the 1973 screen print by the legendary US ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's restive youth prepare for long struggle with Beijing
HONG KONG With China's preferred candidate selected as Hong Kong's next chief executive, another blow to the morale of the city's democracy activists, their young leaders are taking a page from Beijing's playbook and preparing for a long battle. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong launches public consultation on live poultry after study says sales can continue
The Hong Kong government has started a two-month public consultation to discuss the city’s live poultry trade following a study which said sales could continue but urged authorities to enforce more stringent measures. The consultancy study also found ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks, led by infrastructure plays, rise on China economic zone plan
HONG KONG, April 3 Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, with infrastructure-related stocks surging on news that Beijing plans to set up a special economic zone in the heavily polluted province of Hebei. Mainland markets were closed for a holiday. The benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
HK-Slovenia wine deal signed
Trade toast: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So (right) and Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister Dejan Zidan celebrate the signing of a wine deal between Hong Kong and Slovenia. Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So ... ( read original story ...)