Jiang Enzhu, the first head of the central government’s liaison office in post-handover Hong Kong, famously likened understanding the city to reading a challenging book – one that demands serious attention and effort. At the time, his words served as a cautionary note to mainland officials. Now, Hong Kong having marked the 28th anniversary of…
At least 31 students in Hong Kong have achieved top marks in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, even after a global outcry from test-takers over concerns that the mathematics subject was too difficult. More than 2,600 Hong Kong students sat the IB exams, a near 20 per cent increase over the past five years, with…
Hong Kong-based Link Asset Management has said it is “streamlining a small number of roles and positions” as part of an efficiency drive in response to a “challenging operating environment” amid reports that the firm has been conducting lay-offs. Economists said the move by the firm, which owns 150 properties in Hong Kong, mainland China…
After graduating from Fudan University’s prestigious MBA programme this year, Dong Wenxin wants to keep in touch with his fellow students. The 30-year-old figured many former students probably felt the same way – eager to reconnect even when scattered across China. Living in Shanghai, a major global port city with regular cruise ship departures, gave…
Hong Kong’s push to attract overseas investment is showing positive results, the finance minister has said, citing the rise of the city’s stock exchange to the top of the global table for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first half of the year and the market’s strong performance. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on…
Hong Kong-based Link Asset Management has said it is “streamlining a small number of roles and positions” as part of an efficiency drive in response to a “challenging operating environment” amid reports that the firm has been conducting lay-offs. Economists said the move by the firm, which owns 150 properties in Hong Kong, mainland China…
Naval officers on Chinese warships visiting Hong Kong have praised residents touring their vessels for their behaviour and warmth, while revealing that they had enjoyed some local delicacies in neighbourhood cafes and were impressed by the city’s beauty and prosperity. The officers proved to be popular photo subjects for residents enjoying a rare opportunity to…
China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a five-day port call, sparking excitement and lively discussions about its name and hull number. The carrier welcomed the public aboard for the first time, with 2,000 fortunate Hong Kong residents securing tickets in less than a minute during the…
LGBTQ organisations in Hong Kong have called for “real consultations” on a government-proposed framework to recognise same-sex partnerships, even as widespread opposition from lawmakers threatens to derail the plan. The groups said on Sunday that the reaction from legislators was “not surprising” but the “hostility” had prompted some people to leave the city altogether. In…
Hong Kong’s push to attract overseas investment is showing positive results, the finance minister has said, citing the rise of the city’s stock exchange to the top of the global table for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first half of the year and the market’s strong performance. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on…