Hong Kong’s second-biggest public housing provider will gradually expand the supply of its subsidised sale flats, aiming for them to account for 40 per cent of its home supply in future projects. Hong Kong Housing Society chairman Ling Kar-kan said on Saturday the move was to meet residents’ strong desire to own their homes. In…
A Hong Kong charity is attempting to fast-track the supply of guide dogs for the blind by breeding a Labrador with a golden retriever for the first time, as only 10 per cent of applicants for canines were ready for immediate pairing. Jasmine Tang Yau-sheung, head of operations with Hong Kong Seeing Eye Dog Services,…
The US-Israeli war on Iran has unleashed sharp swings across global energy and financial markets, fuelling demand for safe-haven assets, with Hong Kong emerging as a potential beneficiary across gold, property and capital markets. In the first of a three-part series, we examine Hong Kong’s bid to position itself as Asia’s bullion hub. War in…
Hong Kong authorities will take public opinion into account when deciding whether to trigger a new investigation mechanism to hold senior officials accountable, the city’s civil service minister has said. Permanent secretaries of bureaus, who are not covered by the proposed “Heads of Department Accountability System”, will also face scrutiny if they are found to…
Hong Kong’s investments in the Middle East will not be derailed by ongoing conflicts, the commerce minister has said, expressing confidence in the region’s economic prospects and urging businesses to take a long-term view. “The geopolitical situation has a temporary impact, but in the long term, we remain hopeful about development in the Middle East,”…
Some passengers have been unable to use any mandatory e-payment options on Hong Kong taxis, as cabbies cited faulty machines or battery problems, reasons that customers have deemed as excuses as the “cash is king” mentality persisted. Experts said this week that many taxi drivers still held a deep-seated fear of having a traceable income…
Nurturing Arts TalentHong Kong–Macau Synergy Expands International Exchange Networks HONG KONG, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MGM reaffirmed its long‑standing partnership with Art Basel Hong Kong this week, leading delegations of Macau cultural leaders, arts professionals, and university faculty and students to the fair for exclusive guided tours and dialogue sessions. The initiative aligns with the direction…
Stars of the upcoming Disney+ K-Drama series Gold Land recently visited Hong Kong Disneyland to promote their new show. Disney+ K-Drama Stars at Hong Kong Disneyland Park Boyoung, Kim Sung Cheol, and Lee Hyun Wook recently visited Grizzly Gulch at Hong Kong Disneyland to try the Gold Land Adventure Tour. The Korean stars were challenged…
By Steven Chan Hong Kong attempts to position itself as Asia’s innovation hub, and the numbers look impressive. Server racks in data centres. Photo: Brett Sayles, via Pexels. According to market data, the city hosts 47 data centres with a total IT load of 581 megawatts. Another 671 megawatts worth of facilities are already in…
The Hong Kong Tourism Board invited more than 1,700 influencers from around the world to the city between 2023 and last year, with the internet personalities having a combined following exceeding 1.6 billion. Responding to an inquiry from lawmaker Chan Hoi-yan, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said the board had invited 1,730 influencers to…