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American Chamber of Commerce sees development as important signal to city’s international business community, while entrepreneur Allan Zeman hopes move will ease tensions in a city ‘built on trust’.
American Chamber of Commerce sees development as important signal to city’s international business community, while entrepreneur Allan Zeman hopes move will ease tensions in a city ‘built on trust’.
Hundreds of demonstrators dressed in black descend on Kowloon Tong and Central stations, as commuters voice their support and say they will join march planned for Sunday.
Hundreds of demonstrators dressed in black descend on Kowloon Tong and Central stations, as commuters voice their support and say they will join march planned for Sunday.
A group of unnamed protesters placed adverts in newspapers and spread invitations online targeting the MTR metro system and cross-harbour tunnels in a non-cooperation campaign.
A group of unnamed protesters placed adverts in newspapers and spread invitations online targeting the MTR metro system and cross-harbour tunnels in a non-cooperation campaign.
Paul Donovan comments about Chinese pigs were condemned as derogatory by internet users in mainland China.
Paul Donovan comments about Chinese pigs were condemned as derogatory by internet users in mainland China.
Major Admiralty mall still closed, as civil servants told to avoid government HQ. Shopping centres became scenes of shelter for protesters during police crackdown.
Major Admiralty mall still closed, as civil servants told to avoid government HQ. Shopping centres became scenes of shelter for protesters during police crackdown.
Police requested trains running on the Island line and South Island line do not stop at Admiralty, but services returned to normal in the afternoon.
Police requested trains running on the Island line and South Island line do not stop at Admiralty, but services returned to normal in the afternoon.
Large crowds and blocked roads around government buildings in Admiralty frustrate some shops and restaurants, who were forced to close. Heavy footfall is money-spinner for many.
Large crowds and blocked roads around government buildings in Admiralty frustrate some shops and restaurants, who were forced to close. Heavy footfall is money-spinner for many.
MTR Corp says lines will feature 14 destinations, as lawmaker expresses hope that the move will also benefit tourism
MTR Corp says lines will feature 14 destinations, as lawmaker expresses hope that the move will also benefit tourism
US President Donald Trump still to decide on extra set of tariffs on Chinese imports. Research director at Trade Development Council says exchange of levies, plus other sources of global uncertainly, to blame for fall in trade expansion.
US President Donald Trump still to decide on extra set of tariffs on Chinese imports. Research director at Trade Development Council says exchange of levies, plus other sources of global uncertainly, to blame for fall in trade expansion.
Free-trade deals with Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar take effect on Tuesday, with the rest of the Southeast Asian bloc to follow.
Free-trade deals with Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar take effect on Tuesday, with the rest of the Southeast Asian bloc to follow.
Latest case discovered in Sheung Shui slaughterhouse with 4,700 pigs needing to be culled, causing price of pork to soar as supplies dwindle.
Latest case discovered in Sheung Shui slaughterhouse with 4,700 pigs needing to be culled, causing price of pork to soar as supplies dwindle.
Edward Yau says he is pessimistic about trade in the second and third quarters and expects sluggish growth to continue, as new Chinese tariffs on US imports take effect.
Edward Yau says he is pessimistic about trade in the second and third quarters and expects sluggish growth to continue, as new Chinese tariffs on US imports take effect.
Sales figures dip 4.5 per cent as uncertainty over relationship between two superpowers continues, while high cost of staying at city’s hotels and ease of transport across border blamed for decline in tourism figures.
Sales figures dip 4.5 per cent as uncertainty over relationship between two superpowers continues, while high cost of staying at city’s hotels and ease of transport across border blamed for decline in tourism figures.
Free Spirit Travel told the Travel Industry Council of plan to fold on Wednesday afternoon. Closure causes disruption for 460 travellers and leaves them HK$1.2 million out of pocket.
Free Spirit Travel told the Travel Industry Council of plan to fold on Wednesday afternoon. Closure causes disruption for 460 travellers and leaves them HK$1.2 million out of pocket.
Billionaire hiding in Hong Kong to avoid jail term in Macau wrote to High Court and secretary for justice to withdraw his judicial review application.
Billionaire hiding in Hong Kong to avoid jail term in Macau wrote to High Court and secretary for justice to withdraw his judicial review application.
Exports fell for the sixth month in a row, down 2.6 per cent year on year, while imports fared even worse, down 5.5 per cent on last April.
Exports fell for the sixth month in a row, down 2.6 per cent year on year, while imports fared even worse, down 5.5 per cent on last April.
AmCham president Tara Joseph warns that any change to the US-Hong Kong Policy Act would be damaging.
AmCham president Tara Joseph warns that any change to the US-Hong Kong Policy Act would be damaging.
The city’s prospects are subject to ‘high level of uncertainty’ as superpowers engage in tariff feud.
The city’s prospects are subject to ‘high level of uncertainty’ as superpowers engage in tariff feud.
Unfriendly welcomes in taxis, shops and restaurants were the top complaints by visitors to Hong Kong last year and Tourism Board warns that if service does not improve, the city could lag behind competitors.
Unfriendly welcomes in taxis, shops and restaurants were the top complaints by visitors to Hong Kong last year and Tourism Board warns that if service does not improve, the city could lag behind competitors.
Freight association chairman says drivers are reporting 50 per cent drop in business since last year, and warns that the worst is yet to come.
Freight association chairman says drivers are reporting 50 per cent drop in business since last year, and warns that the worst is yet to come.
Finance secretary says authorities are pushing for value-added air cargo and logistics businesses. He allays fears about competition from neighbouring city, saying Hong Kong should figure itself out what works best for it.
Finance secretary says authorities are pushing for value-added air cargo and logistics businesses. He allays fears about competition from neighbouring city, saying Hong Kong should figure itself out what works best for it.
Paul Chan notes unprecedented flow of capital through the city into the mainland China stock market. Minister also discusses housing, Beijing’s regional development plans and Belt and Road Initiative.
Paul Chan notes unprecedented flow of capital through the city into the mainland China stock market. Minister also discusses housing, Beijing’s regional development plans and Belt and Road Initiative.
Paul Chan says government puts health of banking sector and capital market under scrutiny to mitigate risks arising from sudden deterioration in relations between the economic superpowers after US president vowed to ramp up duty on Chinese goods.
Paul Chan says government puts health of banking sector and capital market under scrutiny to mitigate risks arising from sudden deterioration in relations between the economic superpowers after US president vowed to ramp up duty on Chinese goods.
Federation of Hong Kong Industries chairman expects a longer road ahead in tit-for-tat row between superpowers. Industry insider says increased tariffs may be too big to swallow for Hong Kong factories across the border.
Federation of Hong Kong Industries chairman expects a longer road ahead in tit-for-tat row between superpowers. Industry insider says increased tariffs may be too big to swallow for Hong Kong factories across the border.
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau says there is little confidence things can return to how they were, ‘as if nothing had happened’.
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau says there is little confidence things can return to how they were, ‘as if nothing had happened’.
Lau, 57, will leave when his contract ends on July 31 as he wants to spend more time with his family.
Lau, 57, will leave when his contract ends on July 31 as he wants to spend more time with his family.
The era of postcards is over: travellers now post images as they happen, with an emerging breed of globetrotters increasingly following online influencers.
The era of postcards is over: travellers now post images as they happen, with an emerging breed of globetrotters increasingly following online influencers.
Hong Kong is making good headway into virtual banking and areas such as insurance technology, Cyberport CEO Peter Yan says.
Hong Kong is making good headway into virtual banking and areas such as insurance technology, Cyberport CEO Peter Yan says.
The financial secretary says the economy slowed from the low ebb of 1.3 per cent growth in the last quarter of 2018.
The financial secretary says the economy slowed from the low ebb of 1.3 per cent growth in the last quarter of 2018.
Scheme has been extended from six months to 40 weeks, effectively meaning fares for about 5 million Octopus users will remain the same for a little over nine months.
Scheme has been extended from six months to 40 weeks, effectively meaning fares for about 5 million Octopus users will remain the same for a little over nine months.