CLN KraneShares Key News Asian equities mostly followed Wall Street lower overnight, except for Mainland China and Hang Seng Tech, as the Philippines and Singapore were hit the hardest. Yesterday’s market tantrum in the U.S. and China’s subsequent gains overnight, though Hong Kong was nearly flat overall, highlight the diversification benefits of owning China. Were…
CLN KraneShares Key News Asian equities were mixed but mostly lower overnight as the Philippines and Japan outperformed while Thailand and Hong Kong underperformed. Both Hong Kong and Mainland China underperformed the region and lost some of their strong gains from last week. However, Mainland investors bought the dip in Hong Kong intensively, pouring nearly…
Riding on the wave of unmissable mega events in town, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) rolled out the “Hong Kong Super March” campaign to enhance visitor and local engagement. The initiative offers a comprehensive mega event travel guide, covering dining, shopping and transportation,to help streamline itinerary planning. In collaboration with over 1,500 outlets citywide,…
Echo Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Take part in colorectal cancer screening and adopt healthy lifestyle The Controller of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health, Dr Edwin Tsui, today (March 3) urged members of the public to support Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by adopting a healthy lifestyle and undergoing regular screenings…
Secretary for Health expresses deep sorrow over passing of Princess Margaret Hospital oncologist The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, today (February 11) expressed profound sadness over the passing of an oncologist at the Princess Margaret Hospital and extended his deepest sympathies to the doctor’s family. He said, “The young doctor who died from a…
Public urged to adopt healthy lifestyle in support of World Cancer Day 2025 The Department of Health (DH) today (February 4) urged members of the public to support World Cancer Day 2025 by adopting a healthy lifestyle and initiating early detection of cancer through screening. World Cancer Day has been designated on February 4 every…
The art of surprise is something Desa Potato Head in Bali has mastered. The designer chair you’re sitting on? Crafted from recycled plastic waste collected from Bali’s shores. Why yes, that is Erykah Badu teaching a meditation class. Thirsty? Open up the modular coffee table in your room to find a secret, fully-equipped cocktail bar. …
Government announces appointments to Travel Industry Authority The Government announced today (January 17) that the Chief Executive has appointed Dr Louisa Lee Yee-sum, Mr Tommy Tam Kwong-shun, Mr Ng Hi-on and Mr Ricky Tse Kam-shan as members of the Travel Industry Authority (TIA) from January 17 to December 31, 2025. Dr Lee is an associate…
Government raises Outbound Travel Alert for Myanmar (south-eastern regions) to Red The Security Bureau (SB) has always attached great importance to cases where Hong Kong residents are suspected of being lured to Southeast Asian countries and detained to engage in illegal work. Since the second quarter of 2024, there have been signs of a resurgence…
HKSAR Government strongly disapproves of and condemns Memorandum signed by US The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (January 16) strongly disapproves of and condemns the malicious attack by the United States (US) through signing a memorandum, which slanders Hong Kong’s rule of law, democracy, and human rights situation, and extends and expands…