A Hong Kong sightseeing tour bus driver has been arrested for allegedly stealing HK$110 (US$14) in passenger fares, according to police. A police spokesman said on Friday that a 27-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of theft on December 23, days before the Christmas holiday. Officers were called to a bus terminus at Man Kwong…
Flat owners affected by Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will each receive HK$100,000 (US$12,850) from authorities, a senior government official has said, while announcing that funds raised for survivors have reached HK$3.4 billion. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing said on Wednesday that many owners had lost rental income when seven out of the…
Exports top expectations as non-US shipments lead amid high US tariffs Imports underperform, pointing to still-subdued domestic demand PMI surveys suggest exporters face challenging 2026 BEIJING, Dec 8 (Reuters) – China’s exports topped forecasts in November, driven by a surge in shipments to non-U.S. markets as manufacturers deepen trade ties with the rest of the…
Hong Kong has long been celebrated as a shopper’s paradise, known for its luxury brands, bustling markets, and vibrant urban energy. However, recent discussions highlight a pressing concern: The retail industry appears stagnant, necessitating rejuvenation through innovative customer experiences. During a recent conversation among local business community members focused on retail, one participant encouraged me…
Prestige Construction had history of safety violations before winning renovation contract, documents show Wang Fuk Court residents wrongly told by consultant that Prestige had clean safety record Homeowners repeatedly complained about costs and fire safety after Prestige won contract, tried to revoke agreement Prestige and consultant Will Power now subjects of manslaughter and anti-corruption probes…
Hong Kong authorities will step up mental health support for people affected by the Tai Po fire, the city’s deadliest blaze in several decades, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has announced, with about two-thirds of patients having been discharged from hospitals. Ten days since the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Secretary…
Crypto exchange operator HashKey Holdings has cleared its Hong Kong listing hearing after an earlier confidential filing, paving the way for a deal that will test investor confidence in the digital asset sector amid evolving regulation. The operator of Hong Kong’s biggest licensed crypto exchange could raise around US$500 million in a listing this month,…
Item 1 of 7 Firefighters gather next to bamboo scaffolding debris at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov [1/7]Firefighters gather next to bamboo scaffolding debris at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong…
Two hundred still missing, search and rescue ended Eleven arrested in connection with city’s worst fire in decades Hong Kong officials hold three-minute silence on Saturday Britain’s King Charles sends condolences for ‘appalling tragedy’ HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Hong Kong on Saturday mourned the 128 people known to have died in a massive…
Residents had raised concerns about fire hazards posed by ongoing renovation works HK authorities said last year that mesh used by contractors met fire safety standards, though police have since raised fresh suspicions Residents had also complained about use of foam insulation and workers smoking near scaffolding HONG KONG/BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Residents of…