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Recent local ‘social incidents’ had caused significant disruptions to inbound tourism and consumption-related activities, government economist warned.
Recent local ‘social incidents’ had caused significant disruptions to inbound tourism and consumption-related activities, government economist warned.
Finance chief Paul Chan unveiled HK$19.1 billion worth of relief measures for enterprises and residents, saying they could help boost the economy by 0.3 per cent.
Finance chief Paul Chan unveiled HK$19.1 billion worth of relief measures for enterprises and residents, saying they could help boost the economy by 0.3 per cent.
Rail bosses call on police to consider welfare of passengers and staff when mounting operations in MTR network, after police used riot control agent inside station on another night of raging protests.
Rail bosses call on police to consider welfare of passengers and staff when mounting operations in MTR network, after police used riot control agent inside station on another night of raging protests.
The recent violence at a shopping centre in Yuen Long has focused attention on the bustling district in Hong Kong’s New Territories, where less than a century ago visitors found little more than a cluster of agricultural villages.
The recent violence at a shopping centre in Yuen Long has focused attention on the bustling district in Hong Kong’s New Territories, where less than a century ago visitors found little more than a cluster of agricultural villages.
Chief Executive pledges to spare no efforts in dealing with divisions in society during event at Government House, but people at event say she did not elaborate on how she planned to do that.
Chief Executive pledges to spare no efforts in dealing with divisions in society during event at Government House, but people at event say she did not elaborate on how she planned to do that.
Business group says recent unrest has hit their revenue and fuelled doubts over the city as a safe place to do business.
Business group says recent unrest has hit their revenue and fuelled doubts over the city as a safe place to do business.
About 1,000 staff members express anger at treatment of driver who told passengers to get off train, and rail operator acts after online activists target employee’s family for abuse.
About 1,000 staff members express anger at treatment of driver who told passengers to get off train, and rail operator acts after online activists target employee’s family for abuse.
Trains back on track between Tai Po Market and Fo Tan after chaotic nine-hour suspension of services. Rail operator promises probe into incident.
Trains back on track between Tai Po Market and Fo Tan after chaotic nine-hour suspension of services. Rail operator promises probe into incident.
Radical protesters are challenging mainland government’s authority and principle of ‘one country, two systems’, defence spokesman says, citing Garrison Law that gives Hong Kong the option of asking for PLA’s help.
Radical protesters are challenging mainland government’s authority and principle of ‘one country, two systems’, defence spokesman says, citing Garrison Law that gives Hong Kong the option of asking for PLA’s help.
Hotel occupancy for July may go down by 3 to 4 percentage points amid series of protests over extradition bill.
Hotel occupancy for July may go down by 3 to 4 percentage points amid series of protests over extradition bill.
Shops in the northern district, and others nearby, closed early as people stayed away fearing further violence.
Shops in the northern district, and others nearby, closed early as people stayed away fearing further violence.
Protesters question why it took officers so long to arrive at site of violent attacks and want to know why no one was arrested, but Chief Superintendent John Tse says first police on scene had to wait for backup.
Protesters question why it took officers so long to arrive at site of violent attacks and want to know why no one was arrested, but Chief Superintendent John Tse says first police on scene had to wait for backup.
Two migration consultancy firms say they have seen jump in numbers making inquiries since June, with many people citing unrest as reason. Australia and Canada are most sought-after destination for Hongkongers, with Taiwan also gaining in popularity.
Two migration consultancy firms say they have seen jump in numbers making inquiries since June, with many people citing unrest as reason. Australia and Canada are most sought-after destination for Hongkongers, with Taiwan also gaining in popularity.
Hong Kong Tourism Board reports 3.3 per cent decline in short-haul arrivals at start of July, and slowest weekly growth since middle of June.
Hong Kong Tourism Board reports 3.3 per cent decline in short-haul arrivals at start of July, and slowest weekly growth since middle of June.
Rail project has been plagued by allegations of shoddy work at Hung Hom station, which emerged last May.
Rail project has been plagued by allegations of shoddy work at Hung Hom station, which emerged last May.
Gold hits HK$11,000 per ounce on Friday, among the highest levels since 2013. ‘Sales have been affected at jewellery shops,’ says one local trader.
Gold hits HK$11,000 per ounce on Friday, among the highest levels since 2013. ‘Sales have been affected at jewellery shops,’ says one local trader.
Politics cannot be avoided but companies face image damage if they take stance on extradition bill and other issues that offends customers, warn advertising agencies.
Politics cannot be avoided but companies face image damage if they take stance on extradition bill and other issues that offends customers, warn advertising agencies.
Sik Chi Wai came to Hong Kong from mainland China at the age of three and rose to become the head of Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island.
Sik Chi Wai came to Hong Kong from mainland China at the age of three and rose to become the head of Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island.
Dozens of shops and restaurants either closed early or shut for the day fearing trouble.
Dozens of shops and restaurants either closed early or shut for the day fearing trouble.
Mainland China offices of global brands critical of decisions by Hong Kong colleagues to stop running adverts on city’s biggest free-to-air broadcaster, citing protest coverage.
Mainland China offices of global brands critical of decisions by Hong Kong colleagues to stop running adverts on city’s biggest free-to-air broadcaster, citing protest coverage.
Imports from US drop 26 per cent in May 2019 year on year and from Turkey tumble 70 per cent.
Imports from US drop 26 per cent in May 2019 year on year and from Turkey tumble 70 per cent.
The corporation’s offer, which follows a pay review of about 17,600 staff in Hong Kong, is the highest in three years.
The corporation’s offer, which follows a pay review of about 17,600 staff in Hong Kong, is the highest in three years.
Analysts say extradition bill protests have soured our appetite for spending, and escalation could hit city hard, with retail sales suffering and senior economists painting gloomy picture of future.
Analysts say extradition bill protests have soured our appetite for spending, and escalation could hit city hard, with retail sales suffering and senior economists painting gloomy picture of future.
Rail operator says mistakes made implementing software on new signalling system led to unprecedented accident on March 18, which left driver injured and train carriages badly damaged.
Rail operator says mistakes made implementing software on new signalling system led to unprecedented accident on March 18, which left driver injured and train carriages badly damaged.
KAT-TUN fans stunned by decision announced on Wednesday, telling organisers city is ‘very safe’.
KAT-TUN fans stunned by decision announced on Wednesday, telling organisers city is ‘very safe’.
Meetings cancelled at Legislative Council after raid brings down security system, power supply and fire alarms, says Legco president Andrew Leung.
Meetings cancelled at Legislative Council after raid brings down security system, power supply and fire alarms, says Legco president Andrew Leung.
The officers were taken to hospital after being attacked with a liquid believed to be drain cleaner, while Carrie Lam promised to change her governing style.
The officers were taken to hospital after being attacked with a liquid believed to be drain cleaner, while Carrie Lam promised to change her governing style.
Wet weather forces flag-raising ceremony marking return of city to China in 1997 to be moved for first time, as 13 police officers are injured and protesters pepper sprayed.
Wet weather forces flag-raising ceremony marking return of city to China in 1997 to be moved for first time, as 13 police officers are injured and protesters pepper sprayed.
Cyberport chairman George Lam says the administration should focus on healing the wounds in society and strengthen its engagement with youngsters while both sides need to listen to each other to bring unity to Hong Kong.
Cyberport chairman George Lam says the administration should focus on healing the wounds in society and strengthen its engagement with youngsters while both sides need to listen to each other to bring unity to Hong Kong.
Police begin clean-up operation at station after protest by some 1,000. Entrance to Department of Justice headquarters closed on Thursday morning ahead of planned gathering by protesters.
Police begin clean-up operation at station after protest by some 1,000. Entrance to Department of Justice headquarters closed on Thursday morning ahead of planned gathering by protesters.