Hong Kong stocks rose for a sixth straight day after Beijing unveiled a number of measures to support the economy and stabilise its markets ahead of US-China tariff talks this weekend. Overnight, the US Federal Reserve kept its interest rate unchanged, reiterating that it was not in a hurry to make cuts. Also, the Trump…
Hong Kong businesses are keenly observing the burgeoning new energy opportunities in the Middle East, as Gulf nations seek to diversify their oil-dependent economies and pave the way for a sustainable future. Cliff Zhang Kun, chairman of Templewater and Bravo Transport, which owns bus operator Citybus, said that the company was in discussions with Qatar…
As Hong Kong’s triathletes prepare to suspend friendships in the name of a National Games selection fight, head coach Andrew Wright admitted on Wednesday that it was not ideal for them to be “training under one roof”. The city team will have eight men and three women in Saturday’s Chengdu World Triathlon Cup, which is…
Private hospitals in Hong Kong may be required to provide price estimates to patients and release information about past fees and charges under the government’s proposals to increase transparency in the sector. The Health Bureau said on Wednesday that residents needed clarity on charges in the private healthcare system. “Price transparency is crucial for the…
Legal amendments allowing small-scale reclamation in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour were passed on Wednesday with the support of most lawmakers, who called on the government to raise the public’s awareness of the changes. The second and third readings of the Protection of the Harbour (Amendment) Bill were held in the Legislative Council on Wednesday. Lawmaker…
Image Credit: @peggyor0802 via Threads A photo of Hong Kong’s Kowloon Peak went viral recently for its resemblance to the famous Japanese mountain. With the same clear silhouette and white peak, the “Mount Fuji of Hong Kong” does look pretty convincing. Taken at just the right moment, it showed Kowloon Peak as some clouds passed…
Private hospitals in Hong Kong may be required to provide price estimates to patients and release information about past fees and charges under the government’s proposals to increase transparency in the sector. The Health Bureau said on Wednesday that residents needed clarity on charges in the private healthcare system. “Price transparency is crucial for the…
Hong Kong continues to get warmer as spring slowly changes to summer, so this is the weekend to check out The Daily Tot’s summer menu, sans alcohol for that beach bod – or if you’re looking for a cold one, Hong Kong Beer Co looks to launch an exceedingly hoppy double IPA at The Globe….
Hong Kong police have opened an investigation after the skeletal remains of a man were discovered in a public rental flat. The force received a report at around 11am on Wednesday from a Housing Department employee who found the man’s remains in the bathroom of the flat, located in Shek On House of Shek Lei…
Nearly two-thirds of visitors in tour groups who visited Hong Kong over the Labour Day “golden week” holiday opted for overnight stays, according to industry leaders, who have called for better crowd control measures and guides to be trained to meet the growing demand for more in-depth travel experiences. Fanny Yeung Shuk-fun, executive director of…