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Kai Tak Sports Park gears up for 2 weekend drills as new minister vows smooth debut
Rosanna Law says a series of tests are needed to ensure all stakeholders are prepared with contingency plans.
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Banking & finance
Hong Kong firms plan hiring sprees as economy perks up in 2025: survey
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Hong Kong property
Amid 2025 headwinds, Hong Kong landlords cut rents for Five Guys, global tenants
5 Dec 2024 - 11:05AM
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Hong Kong economy
Should Hong Kong allow EV drivers to play films, other videos on main screen?
Observers urge government to clearly define rules for what can be displayed on monitors used by EV drivers, as legal amendment looms.
5 Dec 2024 - 2:48PM
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A legal change could allow content unrelated to driving, such as videos, to be shown on the visual display unit in front of the driver’s seat. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong economy
Presale tickets for extra Coldplay concert in Hong Kong snapped up
Presale session gave fans who had earlier signed up on Coldplay.com an early chance to buy tickets for the April 8 show.
4 Dec 2024 - 8:13PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong expo eyes 30% jump in attendance after return of multiple-entry visas
At least 1.3 million people to attend Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, organiser says, with more mainland Chinese expected to visit.
4 Dec 2024 - 7:21PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong economy
How can Hong Kong tackle HK$100 billion deficit? Experts admit no easy answers
The 2024-25 financial year will be third in row for government to record deficit of least HK$100 billion.
4 Dec 2024 - 1:51PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s Water World lost HK$200 million last year: Ocean Park chairman
Lawmaker Michael Tien grills chairman Paulo Pong over deficit, calling for government to take over management of Water World facility.
3 Dec 2024 - 9:11PM
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The tourism minister has rejected calls for authorities to take over the management of Ocean Park’s Water World. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong’s Cathay to fly to Munich, relaunch Brussels service next year
Flag carrier ‘excited’ to be adding new Munich service, as it takes number of European destinations to 11.
4 Dec 2024 - 11:49AM
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Business
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong property deals hit 7-month high, but December slowdown looms
Some 7,689 real estate transactions worth US$8.2 billion were completed last month, according to the Land Registry.
3 Dec 2024 - 6:54PM
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Arts & Culture
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Hong Kong art photography fair cancelled months before its debut
Photofairs Hong Kong, slated for March 2025, scrapped by UK-based organiser because of unspecified ‘logistical constraints’.
3 Dec 2024 - 5:13PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong economy
Itacho Sushi closes last Hong Kong branch months after founder’s death
Chain founder Ricky Cheng died in April after years-long battle with pancreatic cancer.
3 Dec 2024 - 4:16PM
Itacho Sushi has closed its last Hong Kong branch. Photo: Jelly Tse.
Politics
John Lee
Hong Kong to be cautious while tapping income sources to cut deficit: John Lee
Chief executive also says economic outlook bright with Beijing’s backing and local push to expand presence in new overseas markets.
3 Dec 2024 - 7:26PM
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Hong Kong economy
Should Hong Kong raise taxes and cut costs to rein in HK$100 billion deficit?
‘End of the tunnel’ not yet in sight, says one commentator, as warnings issued over structural reliance on land sales.
3 Dec 2024 - 3:48PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong’s South Island line extension to adopt smart and green mass transit system
Government opts to abandon heavy rail system for project that will form a loop connecting Wong Chuk Hang station and HKU station.
2 Dec 2024 - 10:10PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s pandas
Hong Kong pandas An An, Ke Ke meet the press ahead of Sunday’s unveiling
Two bears gifted by Beijing to welcome visitors on Sunday at new home in Ocean Park’s Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan Treasures area.
2 Dec 2024 - 7:03PM
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An An meets members of the press on Monday morning. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong doubles deficit forecast to HK$100 billion for 2024-25
Finance chief says soft property market has hit government coffers hard, with income ‘far lower than expected’.
2 Dec 2024 - 10:40PM
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Banking & Finance
Banking & finance
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French bank Credit Agricole CIB backs Hong Kong as Asian hub amid trade war
Bank has strong capability in yuan trading, green finance and infrastructure development, CEO Xavier Musca says.
2 Dec 2024 - 9:38AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong welcomes million visitors from the Philippines this year
Visitor arrivals rose by 37 per cent in first 10 months of year compared with same period in 2023, reaching 36.7 million.
3 Dec 2024 - 9:28AM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong economy
Shenzhen residents rush to secure multiple-entry visas to Hong Kong on first day
While finance chief expresses optimism over support scheme will bring to economy, others doubt any boost will happen soon.
1 Dec 2024 - 11:55PM
At the self-service centres, Shenzhen residents were seen spending around 10 to 15 minutes processing the visas via a machine. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong tightens criteria for mega-events fund to boost tourism, bring growth
Mega ACE Fund review follows controversy over funding of football friendly that Lionel Messi sat out and HK$7.8 million Chubby Hearts installation.
30 Nov 2024 - 11:26PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong tourism
Parallel trading ‘unlikely’ under revived Shenzhen visa scheme: Hong Kong minister
Central authorities earlier announced multiple-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents would return on Sunday after policy was axed in 2015.
30 Nov 2024 - 8:11PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong developers say profits come first after Beijing’s North Metropolis call
‘One country, two systems’ guarantees that no top-down instruction will be placed on developers to discharge their social responsibilities, industry representative says.
30 Nov 2024 - 5:22PM
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OPINION
Cui Jianchun
Opinion
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Hong Kong must cement its national security foundations to prosper
3 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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Alice Wu
Opinion
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Appeals to business leaders’ patriotism aren’t what Hong Kong needs
2 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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Cheah Cheng Hye
Opinion
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Why Hong Kong’s stock market must continue to look north
1 Dec 2024 - 5:24PM
Bernard Chan
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Beijing’s message to Hong Kong’s business community is clear and simple
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Devin Lin
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How Hong Kong can prepare top talent arrivals for success
28 Nov 2024 - 9:30AM
Patrick Lau
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How IP can unlock new horizons for Hong Kong’s small businesses
27 Nov 2024 - 9:30AM
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