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- Critics say the rail operator’s effective monopoly since it merged with the KCRC in 2000 has allowed it to rest on its laurels
- The part-privatisation is also to blame, according to others, as the government cannot dictate to a company it owns 75 per cent of
Chinese companies are betting on biodegradable plastics made from agricultural sources such as corn and sugar cane after President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of environmentally sound development at the recently concluded two sessions annual meeting.
Chinese companies are betting on biodegradable plastics made from agricultural sources such as corn and sugar cane after President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of environmentally sound development at the recently concluded two sessions annual meeting.
Foreign investment could hit US$100 billion this year, as global funds increase A-share buying.
Foreign investment could hit US$100 billion this year, as global funds increase A-share buying.
Opening up the Guangdong health care sector to Hong Kong doctors would provide myriad opportunities, some say, but others fear an influx of patients from across the border would place a bigger strain on the local system.
Opening up the Guangdong health care sector to Hong Kong doctors would provide myriad opportunities, some say, but others fear an influx of patients from across the border would place a bigger strain on the local system.
City’s economy has suffered effects of trade war and mainland China’s slowing growth, but analysts say finance chief must resist the temptation for short-term pain relief.
City’s economy has suffered effects of trade war and mainland China’s slowing growth, but analysts say finance chief must resist the temptation for short-term pain relief.
A dozen or so cities are test beds for carrot-and-stick programmes to encourage businesses and individuals to comply with existing rules. The schemes have been criticised as Orwellian, but experience varies for those on the ground.
A dozen or so cities are test beds for carrot-and-stick programmes to encourage businesses and individuals to comply with existing rules. The schemes have been criticised as Orwellian, but experience varies for those on the ground.
Several issues have come to a head in rapid succession to knock the chief executive off her confident stride.
Several issues have come to a head in rapid succession to knock the chief executive off her confident stride.
The value of the world’s toy market rose 5.9 per cent to US$218.3 billion in 2018 and industry veterans see an opportunity for creative young Hongkongers.
The value of the world’s toy market rose 5.9 per cent to US$218.3 billion in 2018 and industry veterans see an opportunity for creative young Hongkongers.
With last two chief executives criticised for not tackling problem, current administration is urged to cut through red tape and inaction.
With last two chief executives criticised for not tackling problem, current administration is urged to cut through red tape and inaction.
Beijing wants cheaper, better drugs. That’s pressuring drug makers to innovate as generics become more competitive.
Beijing wants cheaper, better drugs. That’s pressuring drug makers to innovate as generics become more competitive.
Two mega projects, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, opened last year, and six more are on the way. But how much does the city need them?
Two mega projects, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, opened last year, and six more are on the way. But how much does the city need them?
Proposed law will make insulting Chinese anthem a crime, but what will happen if thousands boo song together or turn their backs on national flag at soccer match?
Proposed law will make insulting Chinese anthem a crime, but what will happen if thousands boo song together or turn their backs on national flag at soccer match?
Tempelhof Field is a green haven of public space that was spared development after authorities listened to the voice of the people and recognised that it is not always about technology when it comes to smart city planning.
Tempelhof Field is a green haven of public space that was spared development after authorities listened to the voice of the people and recognised that it is not always about technology when it comes to smart city planning.
Blockchain firms from the US and Hong Kong are launching ‘tokenised’ venture capital funds, promising better liquidity and quicker returns for investors.
Blockchain firms from the US and Hong Kong are launching ‘tokenised’ venture capital funds, promising better liquidity and quicker returns for investors.
The number of city residents living below the poverty line keeps rising. Experts say hand-outs alone will not solve the problem, and labour market reforms are sorely needed.
The number of city residents living below the poverty line keeps rising. Experts say hand-outs alone will not solve the problem, and labour market reforms are sorely needed.
Whether the music will continue in Hong Kong next year depends on the tenuous truce in the trade war between the United States and China
Whether the music will continue in Hong Kong next year depends on the tenuous truce in the trade war between the United States and China
Families of the quartet are appealing to public and police to help track down the middleman who gave them the job that landed them in prison.
Families of the quartet are appealing to public and police to help track down the middleman who gave them the job that landed them in prison.
Of the 1,549 micro-apartments built by 10 developers in Hong Kong since 2016, one in three remained unsold as of this week.
Of the 1,549 micro-apartments built by 10 developers in Hong Kong since 2016, one in three remained unsold as of this week.
An old factory building in Tai Po is using ‘vertical farming’ to turn a 10,000 sq ft space into one the size of a football field. And by replacing shovels and hoes with computers and drones, the operation only needs four farmers.
An old factory building in Tai Po is using ‘vertical farming’ to turn a 10,000 sq ft space into one the size of a football field. And by replacing shovels and hoes with computers and drones, the operation only needs four farmers.
City leader Carrie Lam has ambitions to revitalise Hong Kong’s ageing industries but factory owners hoping to expand or go into new areas of production have a tough time finding suitable premises.
City leader Carrie Lam has ambitions to revitalise Hong Kong’s ageing industries but factory owners hoping to expand or go into new areas of production have a tough time finding suitable premises.
By June, when Trump’s tariffs elicited a tit-for-tat response from China, US exports of soybeans to its largest market had fallen to 500,000 tonnes.
By June, when Trump’s tariffs elicited a tit-for-tat response from China, US exports of soybeans to its largest market had fallen to 500,000 tonnes.
One in every two companies on the Hong Kong exchange is mainland-linked, representing 67.3 per cent of capitalisation and 79 per cent of turnover.
One in every two companies on the Hong Kong exchange is mainland-linked, representing 67.3 per cent of capitalisation and 79 per cent of turnover.
Hong Kong was instrumental in getting mainland China’s movie and television business on its feet. Now the north far outweighs the city in terms of output, viewers and box office takings and Hong Kong must decide whether its future lies in integrating with the mainland or staying distinct.
Hong Kong was instrumental in getting mainland China’s movie and television business on its feet. Now the north far outweighs the city in terms of output, viewers and box office takings and Hong Kong must decide whether its future lies in integrating with the mainland or staying distinct.
Tariff dodging strategy benefits Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries
Tariff dodging strategy benefits Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries
In just 40 years of rethinking private home ownership, China is now the world’s biggest housing market. But soaring prices have many Chinese – especially young adults – fearing they may never step onto the property ladder.
In just 40 years of rethinking private home ownership, China is now the world’s biggest housing market. But soaring prices have many Chinese – especially young adults – fearing they may never step onto the property ladder.
Not long after mainland embarked on reform and opening up, pair and other lawyers would meet officials and scholars eager to learn about rule of law.
Not long after mainland embarked on reform and opening up, pair and other lawyers would meet officials and scholars eager to learn about rule of law.
Former teacher’s timely move to trading leads to 40 years of doing business, finding opportunities on the mainland
Former teacher’s timely move to trading leads to 40 years of doing business, finding opportunities on the mainland
City played a key role in mainland’s economic transformation in the 1980s, says engineer Raymond Ho, who witnessed early years of China’s opening up.
City played a key role in mainland’s economic transformation in the 1980s, says engineer Raymond Ho, who witnessed early years of China’s opening up.
The city has been critical to the country’s efforts to embrace private commerce, but the relationship has not always been plain sailing.
The city has been critical to the country’s efforts to embrace private commerce, but the relationship has not always been plain sailing.
Business is brisk for wholesalers, manufacturers and retailers of vaping products, but it could all come crashing down as officials signal e-cigarettes may be outlawed.
Business is brisk for wholesalers, manufacturers and retailers of vaping products, but it could all come crashing down as officials signal e-cigarettes may be outlawed.
Chen Mailin has gone from farming ducks to being a tycoon member of the CPPCC. He's now been revealed as the owner of one of the most expensive homes in Canada.