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MTR Corp chairman says he expects to see the fruits of corporate culture change in 2023.
MTR Corp chairman says he expects to see the fruits of corporate culture change in 2023.
Changes to contracts will result in workers’ monthly pay being cut by one-third, from HK$18,000 to HK$12,000, union says.
Changes to contracts will result in workers’ monthly pay being cut by one-third, from HK$18,000 to HK$12,000, union says.
Rather than lining the government’s coffers, finance chief Paul Chan says the measures are aimed at curbing the number of private vehicles on the road.
Rather than lining the government’s coffers, finance chief Paul Chan says the measures are aimed at curbing the number of private vehicles on the road.
The tax increases – which are effective immediately – were announced by finance chief Paul Chan, who said they would help ease congestion in the city.
The tax increases – which are effective immediately – were announced by finance chief Paul Chan, who said they would help ease congestion in the city.
Despite record deficit, shrinking reserves, financial secretary expected to have something for all
Despite record deficit, shrinking reserves, financial secretary expected to have something for all
Cap on patrons per table to be relaxed from two to four, with dine-in services allowed until 10pm from Thursday, but some operators say new app rule is a recipe for conflict.
Cap on patrons per table to be relaxed from two to four, with dine-in services allowed until 10pm from Thursday, but some operators say new app rule is a recipe for conflict.
Commuter group says bigger taxis are fine, but city’s badly behaved cabbies need to shape up too
Commuter group says bigger taxis are fine, but city’s badly behaved cabbies need to shape up too
Confederation of Trade Unions urges finance minister Paul Chan to provide help for people out of work for more than six months, but he has already hinted there will be no repeat of HK$10,000 giveaway as city battles record deficit.
Confederation of Trade Unions urges finance minister Paul Chan to provide help for people out of work for more than six months, but he has already hinted there will be no repeat of HK$10,000 giveaway as city battles record deficit.
Labour unions want a HK$15 billion unemployment fund that will distribute HK$9,000 a month to the jobless for up to six months.
Labour unions want a HK$15 billion unemployment fund that will distribute HK$9,000 a month to the jobless for up to six months.
In rallying call, Paul Chan urges Hong Kong enterprises to harness economic opportunities despite Sino-US tensions he predicts will endure under Biden presidency.
In rallying call, Paul Chan urges Hong Kong enterprises to harness economic opportunities despite Sino-US tensions he predicts will endure under Biden presidency.
Desperate for business, eateries are dishing out French, Japanese and other versions of festive casserole.
Desperate for business, eateries are dishing out French, Japanese and other versions of festive casserole.
The disruption, blamed on equipment failure, took place at 11.40am and involved one of the new nine-carriage trains that made their debut on Saturday.
The disruption, blamed on equipment failure, took place at 11.40am and involved one of the new nine-carriage trains that made their debut on Saturday.
Police commissioner Chris Tang addresses accusations on radio show, insisting police only act on evidence and not political background.
Police commissioner Chris Tang addresses accusations on radio show, insisting police only act on evidence and not political background.
There were nearly 4,500 complaints about masks alone, up 640-fold from the year before, while gripes about online shopping quadrupled.
There were nearly 4,500 complaints about masks alone, up 640-fold from the year before, while gripes about online shopping quadrupled.
Overall restaurant receipts for 2020 shrank to HK$79.4 billion from HK$112.5 billion in 2019 as social-distancing regulations hammered industry.
Overall restaurant receipts for 2020 shrank to HK$79.4 billion from HK$112.5 billion in 2019 as social-distancing regulations hammered industry.
The team was tasked with probing a series of allegations of shoddy work and missing safety documents at the site and providing expert advice on link construction.
The team was tasked with probing a series of allegations of shoddy work and missing safety documents at the site and providing expert advice on link construction.
Government lays out ‘grave disappointment’ over signalling saga and associated delays after MTR Corp panel finds staff failure.
Government lays out ‘grave disappointment’ over signalling saga and associated delays after MTR Corp panel finds staff failure.
After waiting a year, some are dismayed by delay in extending flat-rate fares to ‘younger seniors’.
After waiting a year, some are dismayed by delay in extending flat-rate fares to ‘younger seniors’.
Critics say TVB has lost connection with Hongkongers, must do more to win over local viewers
Critics say TVB has lost connection with Hongkongers, must do more to win over local viewers
Some 82 per cent of firms will freeze their headcounts while about 35 per cent will either reduce their bonus payouts or offer no extra payment.
Some 82 per cent of firms will freeze their headcounts while about 35 per cent will either reduce their bonus payouts or offer no extra payment.
Box office takings fell 72 per cent to HK$537 million last year, as cinemas closed for 116 days.
Box office takings fell 72 per cent to HK$537 million last year, as cinemas closed for 116 days.
The losses marked the first time the company has found itself in the red in the two decades since it was publicly listed.
The losses marked the first time the company has found itself in the red in the two decades since it was publicly listed.
Number of Hongkongers out of work nears 250,000, as quarterly unemployment rate rises 0.3 percentage points.
Number of Hongkongers out of work nears 250,000, as quarterly unemployment rate rises 0.3 percentage points.
Industry leaders are predicting almost across the board that unemployment in their sectors will get worse before it gets better.
Industry leaders are predicting almost across the board that unemployment in their sectors will get worse before it gets better.
Lawmakers are sceptical the rail operator can meet the current timetable for opening the massive project’s cross-harbour section.
Lawmakers are sceptical the rail operator can meet the current timetable for opening the massive project’s cross-harbour section.
Hong Kong Broadband Network says it complied with authorities’ request to prevent customers from accessing HKChronicles.
Hong Kong Broadband Network says it complied with authorities’ request to prevent customers from accessing HKChronicles.
The city’s ageing population is projected to cause the cost of the scheme to skyrocket, prompting warnings from observers.
The city’s ageing population is projected to cause the cost of the scheme to skyrocket, prompting warnings from observers.
Sources say the force has started asking internet service providers to halt access to HKChronicles citing Article 43 of the law and its implementation rules.
Sources say the force has started asking internet service providers to halt access to HKChronicles citing Article 43 of the law and its implementation rules.
Two prominent activists – one working on behalf of ethnic minority groups and one advocating for the disabled – were among those arrested on suspicion of subversion.
Two prominent activists – one working on behalf of ethnic minority groups and one advocating for the disabled – were among those arrested on suspicion of subversion.
Lu Siwei has been told his licence could be revoked in three days.
Lu Siwei has been told his licence could be revoked in three days.