Hong Kong's economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter from a year ago, slowing from 2.9% in the first quarter as demand for exports weakened and investment spending fell, official seasonally-adjusted data showed on Friday.
Indonesian consulate in Hong Kong says policy talks on hiring domestic helpers should take place between governments, after agency’s fee hike claim
Comments follow labour minister Chris Sun statement that arrangement for hiring helpers from Jakarta ‘remained the same’.
Hong Kong Foreclosures Surge Most in Five Years, Centaline Says
Hong Kong July foreclosures surged the most in more than five years, as higher rates pinched homeowners’ ability to pay mortgages, according to Centaline Property Agency Co.
Hong Kong ‘strongly rejects and disapproves’ of new US policy to limit investment in China tech
The Hong Kong government has said it “strongly rejects and disapproves” of a new US policy to limit investment in Chinese technology. The comment came after US President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that he had signed an executive order restricting some US investment in China in sensitive high-tech areas such as artificial intelligence,
Chinese University of Hong Kong head Rocky Tuan out of sight, but at the centre of storm over council reforms
Lawmakers press ahead with bill to shake up CUHK council, disregarding changes endorsed by universitySome say it is time for controversial vice-chancellor to go, but lawmakers deny targeting him perso
Muslim Council of Hong Kong pledges surveillance cameras, code of conduct after student requires eye surgery following alleged slap by teacher
The Muslim Council of Hong Kong has pledged to install surveillance cameras and introduce a code of conduct to prevent abuse in religious classes after a 13-year-old student was allegedly slapped by his teacher and required a six-hour eye surgery.
Hong Kong 47: Activist tells court he would have voted down budget if it did not address protesters’ five demands
Hong Kong activist Owen Chow, one of the 47 pro-democracy figures charged with conspiracy to commit subversion, has said at a high-profile national security trial that he would vote against the government’s annual budget if it did not include content addressing the five demands put forward by protesters during the 2019 extradition bill unrest.
Hong Kong cruise terminal operator rejects shopper-friendly revamp, stresses role as home port for ships
Worldwide Cruise Terminals says primary purpose of Kai Tak facility is as a home port and temporary stop for boarding, disembarking passengers 'People are travelling with their families and suitcases,
Fortune REIT expects more positive rental reversion as Hong Kong retail recovers: CEO
Fortune REIT CEO Justina Chiu says the retail trust was able to raise rent by "a little bit" as businesses of the tenants recover.
Pro-democracy advocate says Australia should prepare to lay future sanctions against Hong Kong officials
Australian lawyer and China bounty target Kevin Yam still believes it is important to pursue diplomacy with Beijing ...
Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm alert, warns ‘widespread’ heavy showers expected in coming hours
Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the amber rainstorm warning and urged residents to stay alert as “widespread heavy rain” is expected ...
Hong Kong Says Court Should Have Followed Order to Ban Protest Song
Hong Kong’s government said judges should have followed the wishes of the city’s leader and banned a controversial protest song from the internet, raising questions about the future of judicial ...
Chinese Appliance Giant Midea Picks BofA, CICC for Hong Kong Listing
Chinese home appliance giant Midea Group Co. has selected Bank of America Corp. and China International Capital Corp. to arrange its planned Hong Kong listing, according to people familiar with the ...
Migrant worker groups urge Hong Kong to increase minimum wage for domestic helpers by 27 per cent, amid high living costs and inflation
Asian Migrants’ Coordinating Body and Hong Kong Federation of Asian Domestic Workers Unions want monthly wages raised to HK$6,016 and HK$6,228, respectively.