Commerce minister blasts US rules, saying regulations cannot be changes based on Donald Trump’s whims.

United States issues a clarification, continuing the exemption for Hong Kong goods from the harsh levies imposed on mainland China.

The alliance, which includes four of the five operators at the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals, vowed to cap prices to alleviate the watchdog’s concerns.

Company majority-owned by Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng’s husband, Otto Poon, reveals sale of stake in Transel Elevator & Electrical, after Cheng was one of 11 officials hit by President Donald Trump over national security law.

Bank insiders say they are walking a tightrope between following US requirements and ensuring they comply with Hong Kong laws.

Basalt Island, where expat banker fell and died, among unspoilt spots attracting more visitors

Depressing jobs scene drives some to turn talents, hobbies into potential money-spinners.

Octopus Cards offered to waive fees and provide free equipment in an effort to woo small merchants, who have traditionally favoured cash

Coronavirus has taken heavy toll on corporation’s services and valuation of investment properties, while passenger numbers are down 37.7 per cent to 637.2 million for first half of the year from the same period in 2019.

Anxiety sets in for thousands made jobless, or told to stay home on reduced pay or no pay.

Amid gloom in Hong Kong job market, where even internships are drying up, a government scheme creating thousands of temporary positions offers a silver lining.

Unable to cope with job loss, ‘some may become suicidal, turn to drugs, alcohol or gambling’.

More than HK$7 billion wiped off restaurant receipts for April to June compared with same period last year.

Pandemic robs Hong Kong families of livelihoods, leaving many anxious, desperate for better times.

The donation will benefit patients who fall outside the city’s social security safety net, medical school graduates, and various NGOs.

Another major slump in gross domestic product recorded in city stricken by Covid-19 crisis.

Bookstore to shut Lock Road outlet in Tsim Sha Tsui where it has been for decades and take operations online, as coronavirus pandemic claims another victim.

White House not interested in making move as it would only serve to undermine nation’s currency, says Kurt Tong, former US consul general to Hong Kong.

More than 80 per cent of over 300 firms surveyed express concerns over the law. About a third of the respondents say they are reviewing their local operations.

American Chamber of Commerce breaks silence, saying withdrawal of preferential treatment ‘will hurt American businesses in Hong Kong’.

Companies that relocated operations from mainland to avoid tariffs have seen the purpose of that move ‘totally defeated’.

But local establishment figures, slamming the move as ‘unfair’ and ‘arrogant’, predict the targeted measures will have little real effect.

United States can ban anyone deemed to be undermining freedom in the city from holding property in the country and refuse them and their family entryExisting punitive tariffs the US imposed on mainland China will be applied to Hong Kong exports.

Travellers to city in June up 80 per cent on previous month with 14,600 visiting, but year-on-year figure shows 99.7 per cent decline as tourist board scraps local travel campaign in face of third wave of Covid-19 infections.

The city has endured a difficult year but the pain may not be over yet, Edward Yau tells the Post. Hong Kong is being further squeezed by the trade war between Washington and Beijing, where no one stands to win, he says.

Commerce chambers warn companies to tread carefully, with lawmaker advising operators to adopt wait-and-see approach.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam says government will lead economic recovery and rebuild relationship with young people during speech at ceremony to mark 23rd anniversary of return to Chinese rule.

Looming legislation by Beijing sparks uncertainty over shop posters and even social media remarks made by restaurant owners.