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Chief executive proposes to boost affordable housing, find more land and improve livelihoods amid a worsening economy, but offers no political solutions for continuing unrest.
Chief executive proposes to boost affordable housing, find more land and improve livelihoods amid a worsening economy, but offers no political solutions for continuing unrest.
Forced to abandon Legco speech, Hong Kong’s chief executive reveals schemes to tap into Hongkongers’ home ownership aspirations in video address.
Forced to abandon Legco speech, Hong Kong’s chief executive reveals schemes to tap into Hongkongers’ home ownership aspirations in video address.
Survey conducted by business group finds more companies getting pessimistic about city’s long-term prospects now than when protests erupted in July.
Survey conducted by business group finds more companies getting pessimistic about city’s long-term prospects now than when protests erupted in July.
Schools criticised for failure to rein in students boycotting classes, staging sit-ins and forming human chains on campus.
Schools criticised for failure to rein in students boycotting classes, staging sit-ins and forming human chains on campus.
City rises up World Economic Forum rankings, although performance based on data provided before outbreak of protests.
City rises up World Economic Forum rankings, although performance based on data provided before outbreak of protests.
The US-based group, an advocate for women’s equality in society and workplace, planned the biennial event 18 months ago.
The US-based group, an advocate for women’s equality in society and workplace, planned the biennial event 18 months ago.
Escalating violence leads marketing and advertising executives to predict festive slump.
Escalating violence leads marketing and advertising executives to predict festive slump.
Tourism Board announces cancellation of Cyclothon and Wine & Dine Festival, citing challenge of ensuring smooth running of the events
Tourism Board announces cancellation of Cyclothon and Wine & Dine Festival, citing challenge of ensuring smooth running of the events
Value of sales plunges 23 per cent to HK$29.4 billion in August, compared with same month last year.
Value of sales plunges 23 per cent to HK$29.4 billion in August, compared with same month last year.
More than 25 shopping centres close for day of protests, that once again descend into violence across swathes of city, while most urban MTR lines suffer shutdowns.
More than 25 shopping centres close for day of protests, that once again descend into violence across swathes of city, while most urban MTR lines suffer shutdowns.
Legislation to support the city’s democratic freedoms by putting pressure on Beijing is due for a floor vote in the House of Representatives next month. The American Chamber of Commerce warns that some of the sanctions it stipulates could harm both the US and Hong Kong.
Legislation to support the city’s democratic freedoms by putting pressure on Beijing is due for a floor vote in the House of Representatives next month. The American Chamber of Commerce warns that some of the sanctions it stipulates could harm both the US and Hong Kong.
Exports declined to HK$352.7 billion while imports shrank 11.1 per cent to HK$380.8 billion, leaving a deficit of HK$28 billion, the Census and Statistics Department said.
Exports declined to HK$352.7 billion while imports shrank 11.1 per cent to HK$380.8 billion, leaving a deficit of HK$28 billion, the Census and Statistics Department said.
Hong Kong exports this year expected to post biggest drop in a decade due to impact of China-US trade war.
Hong Kong exports this year expected to post biggest drop in a decade due to impact of China-US trade war.
Rex Auyeung says it is normal for an educator to help students in need, but considers the timing of writing a letter for a convicted scholar unfortunate.
Rex Auyeung says it is normal for an educator to help students in need, but considers the timing of writing a letter for a convicted scholar unfortunate.
Hong Kong Federation of Railway Trade Unions chairman Lam Wai-keung, says the MTR Corporation will need more time to move two of three derailed carriages back onto the tracks.
Hong Kong Federation of Railway Trade Unions chairman Lam Wai-keung, says the MTR Corporation will need more time to move two of three derailed carriages back onto the tracks.
Senior industry figures speaking to film authorities about reducing barriers to southern China market, with aim to revitalise Hong Kong cinema.
Senior industry figures speaking to film authorities about reducing barriers to southern China market, with aim to revitalise Hong Kong cinema.
Move follows Fitch’s decision earlier this month to lower city’s rating and outlook, and could mean higher borrowing costs for government.
Move follows Fitch’s decision earlier this month to lower city’s rating and outlook, and could mean higher borrowing costs for government.
Chief executive says she met SOE representatives as part of her general responsibilities as leader.
Chief executive says she met SOE representatives as part of her general responsibilities as leader.
Rail operator likely to extend service hours rather than offering overnight trains, as it usually does four times a year during holidays. Gatherings of large crowds during Mid-Autumn Festival have raised fears of repeat of violence that has shut stations in recent weeks.
Rail operator likely to extend service hours rather than offering overnight trains, as it usually does four times a year during holidays. Gatherings of large crowds during Mid-Autumn Festival have raised fears of repeat of violence that has shut stations in recent weeks.
Carrie Lam toured Central station, accompanied by transport chief Frank Chan and top MTR Corp officials. Stations were among four forced to close following disruptions during Sunday protests.
Carrie Lam toured Central station, accompanied by transport chief Frank Chan and top MTR Corp officials. Stations were among four forced to close following disruptions during Sunday protests.
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau believes US is trying to link protests and ongoing dispute with China, and says city has suffered serious collateral damage.
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau believes US is trying to link protests and ongoing dispute with China, and says city has suffered serious collateral damage.
Rating firm reports demonstrations had inflicted ‘long-lasting damage’ to global perceptions about the quality and effectiveness of city’s governance system.
Rating firm reports demonstrations had inflicted ‘long-lasting damage’ to global perceptions about the quality and effectiveness of city’s governance system.
City drops from AA+ to AA, its outlook switching from stable to negative. Lam says the agency is wrong.
City drops from AA+ to AA, its outlook switching from stable to negative. Lam says the agency is wrong.
Chief executive also insists she has not changed her mind, saying withdrawal no different in substance to earlier decisions to suspend or call bill ‘dead’.
Chief executive also insists she has not changed her mind, saying withdrawal no different in substance to earlier decisions to suspend or call bill ‘dead’.
From real estate to manufacturing, city’s battered commerce sector welcomes Carrie Lam’s announcement after three months of crisis.
From real estate to manufacturing, city’s battered commerce sector welcomes Carrie Lam’s announcement after three months of crisis.
City’s economy bosses say funding measures worth up to HK$35 billion designed to help small and medium-sized companies ‘ride out storm’.
City’s economy bosses say funding measures worth up to HK$35 billion designed to help small and medium-sized companies ‘ride out storm’.
Trade war and protest crisis blamed as key indicator of business health falls to 10-year low.
Trade war and protest crisis blamed as key indicator of business health falls to 10-year low.
Officers patrol stations across the city to ensure non-cooperation campaign does not get out of hand, a day after anti-government groups smashed up Tung Chung facility.
Officers patrol stations across the city to ensure non-cooperation campaign does not get out of hand, a day after anti-government groups smashed up Tung Chung facility.
As Hong Kong’s unprecedented outbursts of civic unrest enter a 14th week, the link between business and politics – and its implication for the lives of the city’s 7.5 million residents – is coming under increasing scrutiny.
As Hong Kong’s unprecedented outbursts of civic unrest enter a 14th week, the link between business and politics – and its implication for the lives of the city’s 7.5 million residents – is coming under increasing scrutiny.
Freight and manufacturing companies in Hong Kong report plummeting revenue, with industry leader warning ‘worst is to come’ from US-China trade war.
Freight and manufacturing companies in Hong Kong report plummeting revenue, with industry leader warning ‘worst is to come’ from US-China trade war.