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Expanded group tour quota already filled for Hong Kong border town on weekends, public holidays next month, security minister says
An expanded group tour quota has already been exhausted for people heading to soak up the atmosphere of a Hong Kong border town on public holidays and weekends next month, with only some individual spots left, the security minister has said. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung on Saturday said the daily quota of 700
Property developer SHKP sells 86 per cent of new flats on offer as robust home demand continues amid buyer optimism
Hong Kong’s biggest developer Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) enjoyed another round of robust weekend sales, as big discounts and a positive interest rate outlook prompted local buyers to snap up units in its latest housing project. A total of 241 flats at Yoho West – a residential project jointly developed by SHKP and the
Several organisations vying to operate first batch of Hong Kong temporary homes, housing minister says
Several organisations have expressed an interest in operating the first batch of temporary public housing flats, expected to be open for tender early next year, the Hong Kong minister has revealed while defending the removal of a remote site. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin on Saturday said the government had decided to remove a
‘Lead by example’: staff at accounting firm KPMG team up to raise funds for Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus
A major accounting firm in Hong Kong aiming to lead by example in promoting sustainability and governance has taken up systematic planning, which boosts employee participation, to achieve its philanthropic goals. KPMG hosted a lucky draw bingo game on December 7 for members of the tax and legal departments to raise funds for Operation Santa
10-month-old baby boy becomes first in Hong Kong to receive life-extending gene therapy treatment for rare neuromuscular disorder
The new drug will reduce the burden of the disease among patients and their families, according to the authority. The new drug will reduce the burden of the disease. Photo: Hospital Authority “The current treatments include an injection to the spine that needs to be received every three to four months in a hospital,” Simon
Visitors flock to Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, with ‘food plaza’ making welcome return after years of pandemic curbs
Thousands of Hongkongers thronged one of the city’s largest annual bazaars on its opening day on Saturday, with bigger crowds compared with pandemic times although vendors said shoppers were keeping their purse strings tight. The 57th edition of the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, organised by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, opened
Football fans warned to beware of scalpers after tickets for Lionel Messi match in Hong Kong sell out in 1 hour
Fans of football superstar Lionel Messi have been warned about scalpers reselling tickets for his coming friendly match in Hong Kong after they sold out within an hour. Sports minister Kevin Yeung Yun-hung and the game’s commercial partner, Tatler Asia, on Saturday reminded those hoping to attend the February 4 match between Messi’s club Inter
Hong Kong hits back after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken slams HK$1 million bounties on another 5 fugitive opposition figures
Hong Kong has hit back at the United States after its top diplomat accused local authorities of disregarding international norms and human rights by placing HK$1 million bounties on five more wanted opposition activists. In a statement released hours after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s remarks, the government said it “strongly opposes and condemns
Tang Xiao’ou, the CUHK professor and founder of the artificial intelligence giant SenseTime, dies at age 55
SenseTime’s corporate mission – set out by Tang – to create a better AI-empowered future through innovation “will inspire everybody to ascend to the top and complete his unfinished” goal, the company added. A logo of SenseTime at the World artificial intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on July 6, 2023. Photo: Reuters. Tang, who taught
Hong Kong is celebrating its first pandemic-free Christmas in 3 years. Here’s everything to see and do over the festive season
As Christmas approaches, the Post gets into the festive spirit and shares a little bit of history and how everyone can make the most of the holiday. Residents snap photos of a Christmas tree set up as part of WinterFest 2023. The Tourism Board will put on extra events for the initiative under efforts to
Hong Kong retiree loses HK$7 million in online investment scam, as people keep falling for fraudsters’ tricks
A retired Hong Kong woman who reported losing HK$7 million (US$896,000) in an online investment scam was one of 204 people tricked by sham trading schemes over the first 12 days of December. Police kept up their warnings for people to stay alert, with no sign of a let-up in online investment scams since October.
HKEX names Bonnie Chan as its first woman chief executive, succeeding Nicolas Aguzin as head of Asia’s third-largest stock market
“Having worked non-stop for the last 34 years and recently become an ‘empty nester’, I still feel healthy, young and full of energy – so I want to take some time to reflect, regroup and make plans for the future.” Chan, a former partner at law firm Davis Polk, joined HKEX as head of listings
X-ray machines, police patrols and sniffer dogs to be deployed at Hong Kong court for media tycoon Jimmy Lai trial
People attending the trial of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying will have their belongings scanned by X-ray machines before they enter the court to ensure proceedings run smoothly, the city’s security chief has said. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung on Friday said police would also conduct patrols in and around West Kowloon
Scientists at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park claim world first with cownose ray bred through artificial insemination
“We were like expectant mothers and fathers,” he quipped, explaining how his team was kept on tenterhooks with concerns over the pup’s health. The tourist attraction’s chairman, Paulo Pong Kin-yee, said the breeding of the pup marked a milestone in the park’s conservation and education efforts. “This accomplishment serves as a powerful example of our
Hong Kong police round up 1,200 people in crackdown on online scams and phone deception, with victims reporting losses of HK$2.17 billion
Hui of the cybersecurity and technology crime bureau said most of the cases involved online investment scams, employment fraud and e-shopping swindles. Police also froze more than HK$26 million in suspected crime proceeds and seized many mobile phones and computers during the operation. Chief Inspector Alex Fan (left), Superintendent Rachel Hui and Commercial Crime Bureau
Launch of first Hong Kong school fair for mainland Chinese draws nearly 10,000 attendees, as pupils seek out less intense learning space
The attendees were mainly families from the mainland, coming from cities such as Shenzhen, Wuhan and Beijing. Organisers said the event attracted nearly 10,000 parents and pupils. “I don’t want to put my child in a mainland environment,” father-of-one Chen Li said. “The involution there is becoming more and more concerning, and I worry that
Hong Kong health authorities brace for flu season as temperatures set to drop on Saturday
“During these times, the level of activity of many respiratory tract infections may continue to rise and outbreaks may even occur.” Dr Edwin Tsui says Covid-19 infections are likely to increase in the coming few months. Photo: Edmond So The Hong Kong Observatory said a cold front moving across the coast of southern China would
Hong Kong’s revamped Temple Street night market offers dim sum, Turkish coffee and a dash of culture
The much-awaited revamped night market at Hong Kong’s iconic Temple Street kicked off on Friday and offered a range of local delicacies and selfie spots to woo visitors, with the revamp launching amid government efforts to tackle a sluggish economy. The market spans from Jordan Road to Yau Ma Tei’s Tin Hau Temple Complex and
Hong Kong leader John Lee to make second duty visit to Beijing on Sunday, analyst says talent drive and security could be on agenda
Hong Kong’s leader will head to Beijing on Sunday for his second duty visit to the capital since taking office, with a veteran analyst predicting that efforts to attract talent and safeguard national security will be high on the agenda. The government on Friday said John Lee Ka-chiu would be accompanied by Carol Yip Man-kuen,