Companies ship by air because it’s faster than other modes. So how does shipping by sea actually help Cathay Pacific move air cargo through Hong Kong? ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leads gains in Asia markets as Alibaba soars 10%
The Reserve Bank of India will raise the policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.9% with immediate effect, Governor Shaktikanta Das announced Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
National Security Trial Begins for 47 Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activists
Hong Kong's largest national security law case started on Tuesday, with 47 pro-democracy activists and lawmakers standing trial. The defendants are charged with "conspiracy to subversion" under the ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland Chinese buyers expected to flock to luxury Hong Kong housing now that Shanghai’s lockdown was over, developer says
Mainland Chinese buyers are expected to return to Hong Kong’s luxury housing market now that Shanghai has lifted its two-month-long lockdown, driving sales to pre Covid-19 fifth-wave levels in the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong IPO forecast slashed in half, as PwC expects 2022 proceeds to shrink 40 per cent amid tumbling valuations
The accounting firm cut its forecast for 2022 by half amid a worsening economic outlook and dismal first-day returns so far PwC expects the number of deals to fall from 120 last year to 80 this year, ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong logs 558 new infections, even after officials tighten rules on caseloads
After too many residents submitted misleading results, government now only includes checked results in daily tally All residents who declare a positive RAT result on the official online portal must ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong launches terrorism tip line ahead of expected Xi visit
Hong Kong launched a terrorism-reporting hotline Wednesday as authorities tighten their security squeeze on the city, while mainland China also rolls out a cash-for-tipoffs program to report suspected ... ( read original story ...)
Consulate in Hong Kong warns against sending obscene photos, videos
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong is warning Filipinos to refrain from posting indecent photos and videos on social media platforms after the foreign service post received complaints. ( read original story ...)
4 Hong Kong concerts and music festivals to catch this June
Whether you’re a music festival lover or just love being in crowds, start making plans now. It’s that time of the year again: cruise through town with “Summertime Sadness” playing on full blast, as ... ( read original story ...)
Will Hong Kong Palace Museum be the summer special?
Who doesn’t look forward to the Hong Kong Palace Museum? The new baby that marks the 25th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to China stands to become another star of the West Kowloon Cultural ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Palace Museum ready to open
The Hong Kong Palace Museum is set to open to the public on July 2 to mark Hong Kong's 25th anniversary of returning to the motherland, paving the way for the city's lofty goal of bridging Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Changes needed to Hong Kong public housing allocation policy to help cut waiting times for most needy, government advisers says
Housing Authority members express concern about average waiting time for 147,500 general applicants for rental flats. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong remains world’s most expensive city for expats for third straight year, city becoming ‘less attractive’ than regional rivals
High cost of living and tough coronavirus restrictions have made Singapore and Dubai more attractive for expats, says firm behind rankings. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong not becoming ‘police state’, says city’s top cop
Hong Kong is not becoming a "police state", the city's top law enforcement officer said Tuesday, days after his officers stamped out the city's once-permitted commemorations marking Beijing's deadly ... ( read original story ...)