Nearly 60 Hongkongers, including four women, were victims of extortion in which they were tricked into undressing during video chats and then coerced into paying more than HK$1.9 million (US$244,430) over the past week. The force revealed the figures on its CyberDefender Facebook page on Friday, reminding residents to be cautious when meeting people on…
HONG KONG (AP) — Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on Friday. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung said in a press briefing that the animals in the…
Hong Kong pledged to vet and debut companies in about 100 days in a bid to guarantee a set time frame for initial public offering applicants. For companies fully meeting listing requirements, the stock exchange and regulator will limit the question-and-answers in two rounds to no more than 40 business days, according to a joint…
Nine monkeys that died at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens are believed to have suffered from a bacterial infection that can affect both animals and humans, the Post has learned. Sources said on Friday necropsies and laboratory tests revealed the suspected diagnosis. Officials are expected to announce further details in a press briefing…
Hong Kong’s surprise move to ease mortgage restrictions aims to restore “normality” in the sluggish property market and bolster investor confidence, the finance minister has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said on Friday that relaxing rules for a cash-for-residency scheme, which will now cover investments in luxury homes, would lure more applicants without…
“Small Acts- Big Smiles” Collecting Toothpaste Tube of All Brands For Recycling HONG KONG / ACCESSWIRE / October 17, 2024 / In recent years, sustainability has evolved from a mere buzzword to a global priority. Despite this shift, the annual disposal of billions of toothpaste tubes continues to strain the environment. The excessive use of…
As global markets show mixed signals, with the U.S. reaching new highs and European economies facing challenges, Hong Kong’s tech sector is navigating its own set of dynamics amid broader market volatility and economic uncertainties in China. In this context, identifying high growth tech stocks requires careful consideration of factors such as innovative potential and…
The outgoing chairman of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) believes the city will reassert itself as a world-leading venue for new share offerings, as listing reforms expected to be unveiled on Friday will attract more mega deals. “It is highly likely that Hong Kong can reach a higher ranking in the initial public…
Hong Kong has slashed the liquor tax on spirits with over 30 per cent alcohol content and an import price above HK$200 (US$26) after Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled the move in his latest policy address. The cut aims to boost the high-end spirits market, with hopes that it will also benefit the tourism…
Former world No 1 and four-time grand-slam tournament winner Naomi Osaka will play in the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open this month, organisers confirmed on Tuesday. Japan’s Osaka joins a roster featuring another former world No 1 in Simona Halep, defending champion Leylah Fernandez, British No 1 Katie Boulter and former US Open…