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Despite contributing so much to Hong Kong’s growth, when it comes to financial affairs and education many feel excluded, and it’s in the city’s interest to address this problem.
Despite contributing so much to Hong Kong’s growth, when it comes to financial affairs and education many feel excluded, and it’s in the city’s interest to address this problem.
Fines meted out by the Securities and Futures Commission to four investment banks for failing to conduct proper due diligence serve as an example to those who prefer to make a quick buck and ignore fiduciary duties.
Fines meted out by the Securities and Futures Commission to four investment banks for failing to conduct proper due diligence serve as an example to those who prefer to make a quick buck and ignore fiduciary duties.
Officers have opened fire on two knife-wielding men in little more than four months in a city that prides itself on safety, and it is essential to ensure that correct procedures are being followed.
Officers have opened fire on two knife-wielding men in little more than four months in a city that prides itself on safety, and it is essential to ensure that correct procedures are being followed.
Travelling public needs to be assured of railway safety after collision involving two trains during trials of new signalling system.
Travelling public needs to be assured of railway safety after collision involving two trains during trials of new signalling system.
Legal challenge provides a defence against unfounded US allegations of spying and offers the firm a chance to prove its worthiness.
Legal challenge provides a defence against unfounded US allegations of spying and offers the firm a chance to prove its worthiness.
Despite American opposition to the ambitious global trade plan, China should be viewed as a partner, not a rival.
Despite American opposition to the ambitious global trade plan, China should be viewed as a partner, not a rival.
An extra HK$400 million of annual funding to expand the Hospital Authority’s prescription list will see about 50,000 patients benefiting from cheaper drugs
An extra HK$400 million of annual funding to expand the Hospital Authority’s prescription list will see about 50,000 patients benefiting from cheaper drugs
There is a chance Theresa May’s deal to withdraw Britain from the EU will be approved by parliament on Tuesday. But this is no longer the best outcome
There is a chance Theresa May’s deal to withdraw Britain from the EU will be approved by parliament on Tuesday. But this is no longer the best outcome
Premier focuses on tax cuts which are the key to the leadership’s strategy for maintaining growth and stability.
Premier focuses on tax cuts which are the key to the leadership’s strategy for maintaining growth and stability.
After yesterday’s terrorist massacre at two mosques, New Zealanders have to be united in their opposition to such hatred and intolerance.
After yesterday’s terrorist massacre at two mosques, New Zealanders have to be united in their opposition to such hatred and intolerance.
After Ethiopian Airlines crash, the 737 MAX models should not be allowed to fly again until they have genuinely been proven safe
After Ethiopian Airlines crash, the 737 MAX models should not be allowed to fly again until they have genuinely been proven safe
The leasing out of vessel spaces for rents much higher than the fees paid to the government calls into question not only the Marine Department’s image, but also the use of public resources and confidence in governance
The leasing out of vessel spaces for rents much higher than the fees paid to the government calls into question not only the Marine Department’s image, but also the use of public resources and confidence in governance
Despite repeated requests from Beijing for state-owned banks to lend to the private sector, it is still difficult for small and medium-sized firms to obtain credit
Despite repeated requests from Beijing for state-owned banks to lend to the private sector, it is still difficult for small and medium-sized firms to obtain credit
The value of extra budget money for Hong Kong’s health system should not be at risk of being tangled up in red tape and bureaucracy
The value of extra budget money for Hong Kong’s health system should not be at risk of being tangled up in red tape and bureaucracy
Suicide not only puts power of principals and management style in spotlight, but also raises questions over government policy and supervision of education bodies
Suicide not only puts power of principals and management style in spotlight, but also raises questions over government policy and supervision of education bodies
The frank views of Malaysia’s prime minister on a controversial rail link judged too costly under the infrastructure scheme should help fine-tune China’s investment approach
The frank views of Malaysia’s prime minister on a controversial rail link judged too costly under the infrastructure scheme should help fine-tune China’s investment approach
Arrest of doctor suspected of being under the influence on duty comes at a time when stressed public health care facilities can ill afford to lose more staff
Arrest of doctor suspected of being under the influence on duty comes at a time when stressed public health care facilities can ill afford to lose more staff
The second fatal accident in less than five months involving the MAX 8 model has left 157 people dead, and crash investigators in Ethiopia must be transparent with their findings.
The second fatal accident in less than five months involving the MAX 8 model has left 157 people dead, and crash investigators in Ethiopia must be transparent with their findings.
Lawmakers have a duty to put aside their political interests and work for the public good
Lawmakers have a duty to put aside their political interests and work for the public good
It is imperative that the new management team rises to the challenge and help restore the corporation's reputation as a world-class railway operator
It is imperative that the new management team rises to the challenge and help restore the corporation's reputation as a world-class railway operator
With more Hongkongers considered either overweight or obese, a tougher approach to the problem may need to be considered such as regulations and taxes on sugary food and drinks
With more Hongkongers considered either overweight or obese, a tougher approach to the problem may need to be considered such as regulations and taxes on sugary food and drinks
The Hong Kong track cyclist’s victories at the world championship will again be a source of inspiration
The Hong Kong track cyclist’s victories at the world championship will again be a source of inspiration
Measures that ensure justice can be done are welcome, but the transfer of fugitives to the mainland, Taiwan and other places is best done through bilateral agreements to ease concerns.
Measures that ensure justice can be done are welcome, but the transfer of fugitives to the mainland, Taiwan and other places is best done through bilateral agreements to ease concerns.
Just days after talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un broke down, satellite images appeared to show activity at a long-range missile test site in the Asian country.
Just days after talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un broke down, satellite images appeared to show activity at a long-range missile test site in the Asian country.
With its firm stance on unity remaining unchanged, Beijing is now looking to Hong Kong to do its part in economic progress and share the rewards that result
With its firm stance on unity remaining unchanged, Beijing is now looking to Hong Kong to do its part in economic progress and share the rewards that result
The need for more effective enforcement action against illegal parking in Hong Kong is evident, but privacy concerns cannot be easily brushed aside
The need for more effective enforcement action against illegal parking in Hong Kong is evident, but privacy concerns cannot be easily brushed aside
Those involved in a rumpus over a campus message board have been punished for their actions, with one graduate being expelled, but some say the university is going too far.
Those involved in a rumpus over a campus message board have been punished for their actions, with one graduate being expelled, but some say the university is going too far.
The proposed 7.5 per cent increase is justified when Beijing, which has a stated path of peaceful growth, needs to defend its interests and modernise
The proposed 7.5 per cent increase is justified when Beijing, which has a stated path of peaceful growth, needs to defend its interests and modernise
Showdown helped shape premier’s work report with references to challenges and risks but besides tax cuts and help for private sector, there was emphasis on the importance of investment in research
Showdown helped shape premier’s work report with references to challenges and risks but besides tax cuts and help for private sector, there was emphasis on the importance of investment in research
Suggested safety measures, including capping the working hours of drivers and installing alert systems on vehicles, should also be quickly put in place
Suggested safety measures, including capping the working hours of drivers and installing alert systems on vehicles, should also be quickly put in place
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