Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority says an average of 28,500 default notices issued a month since April Authority chairwoman vows to tackle problem, but some say supervisor needs to do more ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong charity says 20 per cent of scam victims have suicidal thoughts
Caritas Family Support Centre has logged 25.5 scam cases a month on average recently, and says blaming the victims only makes matters worse 'Even a small amount of money can be a lifetime savings for ... ( read original story ...)
A rare glimpse inside fortress Hong Kong: a city on the edge
It’s the Sunday after the Queen’s death, a day of hazy heat in Hong Kong, and two yachts have dropped anchor side by side off the island of Lamma to the southwe ... ( read original story ...)
Pension fund arrears in Hong Kong hit 3-year high as coronavirus impact continues to devastate businesses
Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority says an average of 28,500 default notices issued a month since April Authority chairwoman vows to tackle problem, but some say supervisor needs to do more ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong aims to become a hub by legalizing retail cryptocurrency trading
In contrast to the city's skepticism of previous years and the prohibition in place in mainland China, Hong Kong is turning toward a friendlier regulatory ... ( read original story ...)
India’s working professionals, graduates set to benefit from Hong Kong visa policy
The vast Indian talent pool in fintech, logistics, and banking sectors could benefit from Hong Kong's new visa scheme, aimed at reducing the brain drain that has risked the city's status as an ... ( read original story ...)
Record $1bn of liquid meth found hidden inside coconut water cartons in Hong Kong
The record-breaking 1.8 tonnes of the drug was bound for New South Wales, Australia, and could have been sold as about 18 million street level deals. Officers say such activity is "bankrolling a raft ... ( read original story ...)
Costume party time: Hong Kong rugby fans ready for return of the Sevens
A Hong Kong permanent resident, he was a regular at the Sevens every year from 2003 until the Covid-19 pandemic red-carded the event for three years. He had gone to the games dressed as a wrestler, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shows it is bouncing back, with 22,000 participants expected at 2 major events this week
More than 40 global group chairmen or chief executives expected at Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit Events showcase Hong Kong's position as a gateway to nation and opportunities in Greater ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong travel sector appeals for coronavirus breaks for tour groups to help bolster flagging industry
Travel agents ask for permission for tour groups to eat in private areas of restaurants and visit attractions. ( read original story ...)
Billion-dollar meth seizure biggest drugs bust in Hong Kong history with 1.8-tonne stash uncovered in shipment of coconut water from Mexico
A HK$1.1 billion (US$140 million) haul of liquid meth disguised as cartons of coconut water is Hong Kong’s biggest seizure of drugs by value, customs officers have said. The 1.8-tonne (2 ton) stash ... ( read original story ...)
Aiming for the stars: Chinese astronaut recruitment drive attracts 120 hopefuls in Hong Kong
A total of 120 applications have been received in the first recruitment drive for Chinese astronauts held in Hong Kong, with more than half of the candidates coming from the fields of biology, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials seize nearly $200M worth of meth in major bust
Authorities in Hong Kong seized more than $198 million of methamphetamine after uncovering a shipment arriving from Mexico on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 Rules Take Shine Off Hong Kong’s Bid to Reopen
Business leaders say lingering restrictions will overshadow coming events—a finance summit and a rugby tournament—intended to woo executives back to the city. ( read original story ...)