A visitor poses for a photo next to the artwork titled “Mas jumps in his Vortex to DoodleLand” by Mr Doodle. Photo: Eugene Lee

Gallerists say more seasoned collectors among visitors to Art Basel Hong Kong

Gallerists says 2024 event is offering more higher-quality pieces than last year, showing city’s continued status as leading art trading hub.

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CK Asset’s Blue Coast flats priced well below cost in bid to drum up interest

The developer has priced its closely-watched new project in Wong Chuk Hang well below cost and cheaper than neighbouring developments in a sign it may be trying to ensure the first batch of flats sells out in the hopes of drumming up interest in the remaining units.

The developer has priced its closely-watched new project in Wong Chuk Hang well below cost and cheaper than neighbouring developments in a sign it may be trying to ensure the first batch of flats sells out in the hopes of drumming up interest in the remaining units.

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Hong Kong’s national security law not a concern at business forum: No 2 official

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says overseas officials and business figures ‘must welcome’ domestic national security legislation after ‘no one raised issue’ at international conference.

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says overseas officials and business figures ‘must welcome’ domestic national security legislation after ‘no one raised issue’ at international conference.

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Hong Kong health authorities, Science Park offer patient data to biotech firms

Hospital Authority’s Dennis Lee says collaboration with Hong Kong Science Park to share anonymous clinical records may promote development of health technologies.

Hospital Authority’s Dennis Lee says collaboration with Hong Kong Science Park to share anonymous clinical records may promote development of health technologies.

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Explainer | Egg-cited for Easter? Hong Kong offers carnivals, markets and a dash of culture

Hong Kong has launched a dozen high-profile arts and culture events this month as part of ‘Art March’ drive, coinciding with an earlier-than-usual Easter break.

Hong Kong has launched a dozen high-profile arts and culture events this month as part of ‘Art March’ drive, coinciding with an earlier-than-usual Easter break.

28 Mar 2024 - 1:17PM

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Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum was in Hong Kong making high-profile appearances over the past week. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

exclusive | Dubai prince abruptly postpones opening US$500 million Hong Kong family office

Office says ‘urgent matters in Dubai required the sheikh’s attention’.

28 Mar 2024 - 12:27PM

Hong Kong must promote itself to attract global IPOs, capital: Paul Chan, Bonnie Chan

Paul Chan, Hong Kong’s financial secretary, and Bonnie Chan, the CEO of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, were speaking at Fortune Innovation Forum 2024.

Paul Chan, Hong Kong’s financial secretary, and Bonnie Chan, the CEO of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, were speaking at Fortune Innovation Forum 2024.

27 Mar 2024 - 7:32PM

Universal Music fires staff in Hong Kong as part of global restructuring

Post learns record label’s Hong Kong arm fired eight publicity department employees without prior warning.

Post learns record label’s Hong Kong arm fired eight publicity department employees without prior warning.

27 Mar 2024 - 8:46PM

Hong Kong’s TVB reduces losses by 5.5% to HK$763 million

‘We are cautiously optimistic that our Hong Kong TV broadcasting business segment will see continued growth and recovery in this year,’ chairman Thomas Hui says.

‘We are cautiously optimistic that our Hong Kong TV broadcasting business segment will see continued growth and recovery in this year,’ chairman Thomas Hui says.

27 Mar 2024 - 10:21PM

HSBC launches tokenised gold for customers in Hong Kong amid digital assets push

HSBC Gold Token, which will be available on the lender’s online banking and mobile app, is the first such retail product to be issued by a bank, according to HSBC, as the government pushes for more digital assets to be rolled out for public use.

HSBC Gold Token, which will be available on the lender’s online banking and mobile app, is the first such retail product to be issued by a bank, according to HSBC, as the government pushes for more digital assets to be rolled out for public use.

27 Mar 2024 - 10:28AM

New index to track women-friendly workplace policies in Hong Kong, Asia

The Women Workplace Index, which was launched on Tuesday, will collect data from firms on policies and practices such as those against sexual harassment, as well as maternity leave and equal pay.

The Women Workplace Index, which was launched on Tuesday, will collect data from firms on policies and practices such as those against sexual harassment, as well as maternity leave and equal pay.

27 Mar 2024 - 7:00AM

Hong Kong global cultural summit at West Kowloon arts hub hosts 6,000 people

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority CEO Betty Fung says summit has helped to promote city’s arts hub on global stage.

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority CEO Betty Fung says summit has helped to promote city’s arts hub on global stage.

27 Mar 2024 - 8:27AM

Foreign firms in Hong Kong review operations for domestic national security law

Lawyers and consultants say the bulk of needed changes by international business sector were made after the 2020 Beijing-imposed national security law took effect.

Lawyers and consultants say the bulk of needed changes by international business sector were made after the 2020 Beijing-imposed national security law took effect.

26 Mar 2024 - 5:42PM

Mainlanders benefit most from Hong Kong curb removal, snap up luxury homes: JLL

Mainland Chinese buyers are aggressively snapping up new luxury homes worth HK$30 million or more since the removal of all of Hong Kong’s property curbs last month, JLL says.

Mainland Chinese buyers are aggressively snapping up new luxury homes worth HK$30 million or more since the removal of all of Hong Kong’s property curbs last month, JLL says.

25 Mar 2024 - 10:12PM

Hong Kong expects 11 million border crossings at Easter and Ching Ming Festival

About 9.5 million land border crossings expected over Easter break and Ching Ming Festival, with another 1.5 million by air and sea.

About 9.5 million land border crossings expected over Easter break and Ching Ming Festival, with another 1.5 million by air and sea.

25 Mar 2024 - 9:33PM

Hong Kong arts hub set for shows from France, Qatar and bay area in coming years

Collaborations announced include exhibitions with Musee National Picasso-Paris and Qatar Museums.

Collaborations announced include exhibitions with Musee National Picasso-Paris and Qatar Museums.

26 Mar 2024 - 1:30AM

Colourful makeover for Hong Kong waterfront building site during ‘Art March’

Illustrations by local artists cover 220-metre-long hoarding wrapped around city’s most expensive commercial plot at Central harbourfront.

Illustrations by local artists cover 220-metre-long hoarding wrapped around city’s most expensive commercial plot at Central harbourfront.

25 Mar 2024 - 6:24PM

exclusive | Ping An exploring ways to expand in Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area: co-CEO

Ping An, China’s largest insurer by market capitalisation, is exploring ways to further expand operations in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, its newly appointed co-CEO said.

Ping An, China’s largest insurer by market capitalisation, is exploring ways to further expand operations in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, its newly appointed co-CEO said.

25 Mar 2024 - 1:28AM

Will top-class summit put Hong Kong on global cultural map?

International Cultural Summit brings global experts together despite geopolitical tensions between Beijing and the West.

International Cultural Summit brings global experts together despite geopolitical tensions between Beijing and the West.

24 Mar 2024 - 10:18AM

Hong Kong homebuyers flock to Wheelock’s Seasons Place in Tseung Kwan O

Wheelock Properties sold 120 units of the first batch of 368 units on offer at Seasons Place on Saturday.

Wheelock Properties sold 120 units of the first batch of 368 units on offer at Seasons Place on Saturday.

23 Mar 2024 - 8:59PM