One of the outstanding young Hong Kong leaders chosen to visit Manchester United next month has set himself the long-term goal of unearthing talent for the city the way Barcelona discovered Lionel Messi. Jacky Cheung Lok-hei was one of six ecstatic teenagers who discovered they were bound for the UK at the 10th Jockey Club…
Beijing’s point man overseeing Hong Kong affairs will begin a five-day visit to the city on Wednesday to inspect its development and attend a national security forum, the chief executive has said, confirming the Post’s report. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said that Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, would…
A 51-year-old Hong Kong woman has died after getting trapped under a truck that rammed into a bus stop, as police search for the driver who fled the scene. The force said the accident occurred at around 6.30am on Tuesday along Chatham Road North in Hung Hom. A truck driver travelling in the direction of…
In just the past month, stablecoin has moved from the fringes of cryptocurrency into the heart of mainstream finance. Hong Kong enacted its stablecoin ordinance, creating a regulatory framework to legitimise and support the issuance of stablecoins, while US lawmakers discuss similar legislation aimed at fostering large-scale stablecoin adoption. Meanwhile, stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group…
The Mid-Levels District in Hong Kong is buzzing with real estate activity as celebrity Karen Joy Morris finalized the purchase of a luxurious 2,153 square-foot, three-bedroom unit on Old Peak Road on June 12, as reported by the South China Morning Post. Nestled within the esteemed Dynasty Court—a prestigious residential estate comprising five blocks and…
New World Development Co.’s financial distress is creating angst just as Hong Kong is starting to regain its feet. The real estate developer’s systemic importance is of great concern to residents, policymakers and investors alike. Property fire sales at New World could drag down home prices further, while a potential default will impair banks’ loan…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Cathay Pacific Enhances Cross-Continental Travel with Direct Airbus A350 Flight Between Munich and Hong Kong Monday, June 16, 2025 Cathay Pacific has officially introduced its newest long-haul flight service connecting Munich, Germany, with Hong Kong, marking an important expansion in the airline’s European network. This route, which will operate four…
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined plans for a second digital asset innovation push in a blog post over the weekend. After the first policy statement in 2022 formalized its approach to cryptocurrencies, it is planning to announce its future strategy soon. It sounds like the focus could be on digital securities and tokenized…
An Air India flight was forced to make a U-turn due to a technical scare soon after takeoff Monday, just days after another of the airline’s Boeing Dreamliners crashed, killing at least 270 people. Flight AI315 took off from Hong Kong at 12:20 p.m. local time, bound for New Delhi, when the aircraft began an…
Black box found after Air India plane crash Investigators search for answers after Air India plane crash; black box found 02:40 Hong Kong — An Air India flight returned to Hong Kong on Monday shortly after takeoff due to a midair “technical issue,” the airline said, just four days after another one of the company’s flights…