A Hong Kong property tycoon has called for a more prudent approach to the city’s development rather than accelerating projects amid global uncertainties, saying the industry’s willingness to invest in the Northern Metropolis hinges on the health of the market. Far East Consortium chairman David Chiu Tat-cheong also described the megaproject’s new land disposal approach…
new video loaded: U.S. Threatens Intense Strikes on Iran as War Enters 11th Day transcript Back transcript U.S. Threatens Intense Strikes on Iran as War Enters 11th Day The U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth threatened Iran with the most intense strikes Tuesday as the joint U.S. and Israeli operation entered its 11th day. Iranian officials…
The CityUHK’s DBA programme is meticulously structured to bridge the chasm between theoretical business knowledge and practical application. It is intended for senior executives who want to engage in rigorous business research with practical and societal impacts, with yearly intake limited so one to one attention can be given. A taught programme offers breadth, says…
Hong Kong is set to challenge London’s dominance in marine insurance as Middle East tensions highlight the city’s ability to provide war-risk cover at a lower cost, according to the local insurance regulator’s chairman. Stephen Yiu Kin-wah on Tuesday said the Insurance Authority had supported insurers in launching a special war-risk insurance pool last November,…
Hong Kong police have recovered a credit card suspected of misuse from a sealed flat damaged in the deadly blaze in Tai Po, as residents voiced growing concerns about the safety of their properties following a recent burglary. The latest development came days after the force arrested three construction workers on suspicion of stealing gold…
A large crowd spent much of Saturday following Jon Rahm around Fanling as he made his way up the leaderboard at LIV Golf Hong Kong – further evidence, if any were needed, that the tournament is quickly establishing itself as an important part of the city’s social and sporting calendar. And while attendance figures will…
new video loaded: Iran War Pulls New Countries Into Conflict transcript Back transcript Iran War Pulls New Countries Into Conflict The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States expanded on Thursday after multiple Iranian attacks pushed leaders in Britain and Italy to accelerate their deployment of military assets to the region. “I can announce…
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Mainland China and Hong Kong should ease listing rules for biotechnology companies and lower takeover thresholds for listed firms to capitalise on renewed foreign interest in the healthcare sector, venture capitalist Nisa Leung said. “Besides artificial intelligence, Premier Li Qiang also highlighted biomedicine in the ‘two sessions’ annual government work report,” said Leung, a managing…
Hong Kong should speed up the construction of the Northern Metropolis megaproject near the border with the mainland and the development of a commodity trading ecosystem, according to the draft outline of China’s 15th five-year plan. Other priorities included stronger integration with national development on the economic, technological and social fronts, especially deepening cross-border connections…