The air conditioning paradox is that the same technology that cools air may cause hotter temperatures longer term. Air conditioning accounts for 4 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions. But higher temperatures and increasingly frequent heatwaves around the world mean ever more people are resorting to the systems to keep them cool.
Chinese Stocks Fall in Hong Kong After Economic Data Disappoint
A gauge of Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong fell after broadly weaker macro data dashed optimism of a meaningful rebound in the economy in the absence of comprehensive stimulus.
The demand for Midea’s Hong Kong listing is driven by the discount compared to its A-share listing: Analyst
Dickie Wong from Kingston Securities talked about Midea's performance, particularly in the context of weak economic data in China and potential tariffs.
Midea shares leap 9.5% in Hong Kong debut after $4 billion listing
By Scott Murdoch and Donny Kwok SYDNEY (Reuters) -Midea Group stock jumped by up to 9.5% on its trading debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday after the Chinese home appliances maker raised nearly $4 billion ...
Hong Kong leader warns US companies will suffer if trade offices shut
He branded the US actions “shameless and ugly political tactics” aimed at suppressing Hong Kong’s development. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Midea Group shares rise 9.5% in Hong Kong after $4 billion listing
By Scott Murdoch and Donny Kwok SYDNEY (Reuters) -Chinese home appliances maker Midea Group rose by up to 9.5% on its trading debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday after raising nearly $4 billion in the ...
Hong Kong issues freshwater fish warning after 40 cases of deadly bacterial infection
Hong Kong health authorities have issued a warning about the potential dangers of raw freshwater fish after 40 people contracted a deadly bacterial infection linked to the food. The Centre for Health ...
Chinese Appliance Giant Midea Set to Trade in Hong Kong After Raising $4 Billion
Chinese appliance giant Midea Group Co. will start trading in Hong Kong after robust demand for the biggest public stock offering in three years revived hopes for the city’s languishing market.
Hong Kong Courts Ultra-Rich Middle East Families in Wealth Push
Hong Kong is zeroing in on rich Middle Eastern investors as it looks for new pools of capital to boost its status as a wealth-management hub.
Three arrested after female teacher allegedly punched repeatedly in Hong Kong school
Attack linked to love triangle between victim and one of the suspects, who is the estranged wife of the teacher’s boyfriend, source says.
Man convicted under Hong Kong national security law over protest T-shirt
A 27-year-old arrested for wearing a protest t-shirt became the first person convicted under Hong Kong's new security law that supports Beijing. Chu Kai-pong was convicted on one charge of doing acts ...
Opinion | The Man Who Is Hong Kong
N ewspaperman Jimmy Lai sits in a Hong Kong jail cell because he tried to keep alive the freedoms that once made this city a beacon of hope and opportunity. John Lee, Hong Kong’ ...
Hong Kong police officer acted professionally to fatally shoot armed man, force says
It was a critical situation. The man was holding weapons in both hands as he advanced towards our colleagues,’ superintendent says.
Hong Kong Mark Six Mid-Autumn Festival snowball lottery draw offers HK$80 million jackpot
Hongkongers will have a shot at winning up to HK$80 million (US$10.3 million) in the Mark Six Mid-Autumn Festival snowball draw on Tuesday. Tickets will be available for purchase until 9.15pm on ...