When his health supplement business struggled with cash-flow problems, Bobby Tan* turned to a so-called professional networking group in Hong Kong for help, borrowing HK$300,000 (US$38,220) from a licensed small lender in April last year. Over the next 10 months, the Hong Kong permanent resident from Southeast Asia continued to take on more debt, borrowing…
I live near what may soon be the busiest McDonald’s in the world: the Admiralty Centre location in Hong Kong’s central business district. I’m not a die-hard McDonald’s fan, but the hype around this particular branch piqued my curiosity. What does fast food look — and taste — like at hyperspeed I decided to find…
A proposal to tighten regulations over Hong Kong’s notorious loan sharks is too narrowly focused and will not tackle the root problem of unruly debt collectors, according to lawmakers and legal experts. The legislators and specialists criticised the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau’s plan to set a cap on borrowing activity for low-income earners…
I’ll be honest: Hong Kong was a destination that was never particularly high on my travel bucket list. Sure, I always knew I’d love to go one day, but I wasn’t in a rush to get there. That all changed when I had the chance to join Hong Kong Airlines’ inaugural Sydney to Hong Kong…
Hong Kong’s retail industry will experience mixed fortunes in coming months, as rising unemployment threatens to dent consumer spending even as the economy and household incomes improve and tourist numbers surge, according to CBRE. “Right now, there is positive news and negative news in the market,” said Lawrence Wan, senior director and head of advisory…
Hong Kong’s retail industry will experience mixed fortunes in coming months, as rising unemployment threatens to dent consumer spending even as the economy and household incomes improve and tourist numbers surge, according to CBRE. “Right now, there is positive news and negative news in the market,” said Lawrence Wan, senior director and head of advisory…
Around 4,200 transitional homes will be sufficient to meet the temporary housing needs of tenants displaced under new rules that could require 33,000 subpar subdivided flats to undergo major renovations, Hong Kong officials have said. Undersecretary for Housing Victor Tai Sheung-shing told lawmakers on Monday that the government would set aside up to 20 per…
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) plans to reduce the size of a development project by 15 per cent following a public backlash, leaving most of a Pok Fu Lam green belt untouched, the Post has learned. A source said on Monday that the university was considering building on a residential plot nearby. The revised…
Home » Airlines News of Hong Kong » Hong Kong to Guiyang: HK Express Launches New Direct Route to Guiyang with Four Weekly Flights Starting 31 July 2025 Monday, July 7, 2025 HK Express, Hong Kong’s low-cost airline, expands into mainland China as it opens a new direct connection between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) in Guizhou…
Fifteen students from Hong Kong’s largest international school group who achieved high scores in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme have shared their aspirations and preparation insights, with 11 planning to study medicine in the city. Another five students from the German Swiss International School on The Peak achieved top marks in the IB programme, on…