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Middle East’s shift to sustainable energy opens doors for Hong Kong companies
Delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee to explore opportunity of the city playing ‘superconnector’ role in mainland China-Middle East new energy trade.
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Hong Kong’s Ocean Empire congee chain shuts down all restaurants after 33 years
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Stars align for mainland-listed firms’ Hong Kong share sales
30 A-share firms have applied to sell shares in Hong Kong this year, surpassing last year’s 16, according to exchange data.
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Shenzhen-listed CATL is gauging investor interest for its estimated US$5 billion share float after receiving approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange’s listing committee. Photo: AFP
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Countering Trump’s tariffs: Hong Kong headwear maker moves again and again
First came shock and pain. Then Mainland Headwear’s Pauline Ngan looked for ways to tackle the tariff mayhem.
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HKMA warns of uncertainty after keeping rates unchanged; Fed defies pressure
HKMA says Trump tariffs have increased uncertainty about US inflation and the economic growth outlook.
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Chinese actress Zhao Wei’s former Hong Kong home fails to sell at an auction
Zhao and her husband bought a 3,494 sq ft duplex at The Westminster Terrace in Tsuen Wan in 2012 for HK$72 million.
7 May 2025 - 9:15PM
The Westminster Terrace in Tsuen Wan, where Chinese actress Vicki Zhao Wei and her former husband Huang Youlong owned a duplex flat. Photo: Google Maps
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Brisk Hong Kong home buying continues with third Sierra Sea sellout
Buyer confidence ‘will significantly strengthen’ and first-hand transactions this month are ‘bound to increase’, Centaline CEO says.
7 May 2025 - 7:46PM
Hong Kong tourism
Two-thirds of tour groups stayed overnight in Hong Kong during ‘golden week’
Travel industry leaders buoyed by positive Labour Day holiday figures and call for more measures to improve crowd control and tourist experiences.
7 May 2025 - 5:34PM
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How can Hong Kong help connect mainland Chinese firms with Qatar and Kuwait?
Trade Development Council urges Hong Kong to leverage professional services, international experience ahead of delegation trip to Gulf nations.
7 May 2025 - 6:06PM
Hong Kong economy
Trump’s tariff chaos: top Hong Kong bra maker presses on to beat 90-day pause
Trump’s 90-day pause provides opportunity for manufacturer and US clients to avoid impact of tariffs.
7 May 2025 - 10:17AM
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Hong Kong’s Regina Ip reveals reason for earlier cancellation of US trip
Executive Council convenor Regina Ip says timing was not good for US trip as she provides details of key business summit in city.
7 May 2025 - 1:39AM
Hong Kong society
Viability of Hong Kong’s Hung Hom yacht bay development called into question
Members of Harbourfront Commission question authorities’ choice of location, despite supporting scheme.
6 May 2025 - 11:04PM
Hong Kong economy
Weaker Hong Kong dollar to boost tourism and lower cost of services: economists
Professor Billy Mak says weaker currency will incentivise tourists to visit and global investors to seek city’s professional services.
6 May 2025 - 11:07PM
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong’s property deals surged in April as buyers dived back in
Real estate sales rose 9.8 per cent to HK$50.1 billion involving 7,229 new homes, lived-in abodes, offices, shops, car parking slots and industrial space.
6 May 2025 - 7:08PM
Property sale for the Sierra Sea project at Sun Hung Kai Properties’ sales room at the ICC in West Kowloon on 26 April 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong to offer ‘tailored guidance’ for specialist tech firms seeking IPOs
The Technology Enterprises Channel aims to assist innovative firms raise funds, as outlined in Paul Chan’s budget speech in February.
6 May 2025 - 6:02PM
Hong Kong tourism
Make all tourists welcome, John Lee tells Hongkongers amid surge in budget tours
‘There will be high-end travellers and there will also be non-high-end travellers, but we must look at tourism as a whole,’ city leader says.
6 May 2025 - 9:42PM
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John Lee to lead Hong Kong, mainland delegation to Qatar, Kuwait on Saturday
City leader’s second visit to Middle East, after 2023 trip to Saudi Arabia and UAE, aims to drive more business and people-to-people ties.
6 May 2025 - 9:02PM
Qatar is one of the Middle East’s most important aviation hubs and has the highest GDP per capita among Gulf Cooperation Council countries, according to John Lee. Photo: AFP
Consumer protection in Hong Kong
Hong Kong to review regulations after abrupt closure of Alliance Medical Group
City leader vows to better protect consumer rights by considering statutory cooling-off period or limiting duration of healthcare contracts.
6 May 2025 - 9:21PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong records first decline in number of licensed restaurants in 6 years
Experts say locals travelling to mainland and tourists opting for lighter food options contributed to drop in number of licensed establishments.
6 May 2025 - 10:00AM
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Hong Kong’s freight forwarding industry takes hit from trade war
In week starting Monday, 41 per cent of container capacity scheduled from Hong Kong to North America’s west coast cancelled.
6 May 2025 - 8:30AM
Hong Kong tourism
Boost for Hong Kong businesses over break despite 1.4 million locals leaving
First four days of ‘golden week’ break also saw Hong Kong residents make about 1.4 million trips.
6 May 2025 - 9:40AM
Customers browse handbags at a boutique store in Mong Kok. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy
Trump’s 100% film tariff will have little impact on Hong Kong industry: experts
Instead, it is Hollywood and the US movie industry that will suffer, as they depend on other countries to keep their production costs down, expert says.
5 May 2025 - 7:57PM
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Hong Kong developer rushes out more flats amid surge of mainland buyers
SHKP raises prices by nearly 10 per cent after first two batches sold out at levels 20 per cent below second-hand flats.
5 May 2025 - 5:17PM
Hong Kong economy
Are cheap 68 yuan tours for mainland visitors to Hong Kong good for the economy?
Travel booking platform Fliggy shows one-day tour for a group of 60 has dropped to between 35.9 yuan and 39.9 yuan per person.
5 May 2025 - 7:49PM
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