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Cathay Pacific has delayed its target of returning to pre-pandemic passenger levels to the first quarter of 2025. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong airport boosts efforts to lure foreign airlines as it waits on Cathay

Airport Authority is doing all it can to fill extra capacity created by soon-to-debut three-runway system, acting CEO Vivian Cheung says.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong studio to draw on panda economy with new character IP

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | ‘Sense of crisis’ fuels Hong Kong airport’s bid to be competitive ‘landmark’

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Banking & finance

Exclusive | Citigroup’s Jane Fraser on Hong Kong’s enduring charm and strategic role

A potential trade war will not alter the US bank’s expansion plans in Asia, or Hong Kong’s importance, Fraser says in an exclusive interview.

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser, pictured during the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit at Grand Hyatt in Wan Chai on November 19, 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong can unlock Zimbabwe’s mining potential as an investment platform: envoy

Consul General Ellias Mutamba adds his main task is raising awareness of his country, while playing down concerns about instability.

Hong Kong property

Exclusive | World’s largest hedge fund CIO buys HK$95 million home in Hong Kong

Bridgewater Associates’ co-CIO Bob Prince paid HK$95 million for a three-bedroom home at St. George’s Mansion in Ho Man Tin.

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Banking & finance

Exclusive | China is ‘very much’ investible, offers unique diversification: Bridgewater

More stimulus is needed as spending is still too low to achieve its growth target, co-CIO Prince says.

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Bob Prince, co-chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates, during a panel discussion at the 2024 Family Business Summit in Hong Kong on November 16, 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse
Water sports

Exclusive | Hong Kong officials double down on surfing ban, refuse to discuss change in law

Lawmaker Adrian Pedro Ho had requested meeting in hope of changing government’s mind, but instead was told officials would not budge.

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Insurance

Exclusive | Manulife on track to reach 50% Asia earnings target by 2027

Asia was the largest profit contributor to Canadian insurer in the third quarter, with 44 per cent of the group’s earnings coming from the region.

China's economic recovery

Exclusive | How is New Hope heiress adapting to changing consumer preferences?

Liu Chang says her parents’ generation enjoyed more entrepreneurial advantages but companies can still find opportunities.

New Hope Liuhe chairwoman Liu Chang at the Caixin Summit in Beijing on November 8. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Beijing conducts ‘rare’ survey among consulates in Hong Kong to uncover hurdles

Post learns Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong has sent out survey to consulates to see if they are facing obstacles reaching officials.

Cui Jianchun took up the role of Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong in April. Photo: Handout
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Exclusive | Olympic star Zheng, Hong Kong’s Haughey on strength, sacrifice, winning mentality

Zheng Qinwen and Siobhan Haughey open up on their journeys to the top, on first day of Post’s Family Business Summit.

Crime in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Rising in-flight thefts trigger ‘growing concern’ among Asia-Pacific airlines

Hong Kong police are also battling growing trend, noting 75 per cent increase in crime on city-bound flights in first 10 months of year.

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Exclusive | Sha Tin’s future a family affair as Jockey Club looks to next generation of fans

Developments at track geared towards ensuring facility appeals to younger audience should under 18s be allowed to attend.

A digital version of Golden Sixty, seen here winning the Longines Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin in December 2023, forms part of the redevelopment at the track. Photo: HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Exclusive | Jockey Club chief expects ‘massive stimulus’ as sport is developed on mainland

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges believes there will be a racing and betting industry in mainland China in the future.

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Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges discussed his thoughts on the future of racing across the border with the Post. Photo: SCMP Video
Hong Kong Jockey Club

Exclusive | ‘World class’ Hong Kong racing can boost tourism across GBA, Jockey Club chief says

CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges predicts number of mainland travellers to races in city could double by 2030.

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Accidents and disasters in China

Exclusive | Zhuhai victims heard sound ‘like earthquake’ but had no time to escape: survivor

A member of a local exercise group says an SUV ploughed into people from behind while they were using a trail in the southern Chinese city.

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China's economic recovery

Exclusive | China to host leaders of international bodies as global uncertainties mount

Meeting will provide briefing on country’s economic development and seek better ways to navigate increasing uncertainties.

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A red flag flutters near China’s national emblem outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: AP
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Exclusive | China’s vice-premier to lead delegation of bankers for HKMA’s finance summit

China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead delegation to the 2024 Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit in Hong Kong, two sources said.

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Hong Kong

Exclusive | Beijing sending a top ‘financial mind’ to join Hong Kong liaison office: sources

Qi Bin, vice-president and deputy chief investment officer at Beijing’s sovereign wealth fund, is expected to arrive in Hong Kong this week.

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Hong Kong housing

Exclusive | Why didn’t Hong Kong set stricter rules to wipe out its notorious shoebox flats?

Setting a larger minimum size for subdivided flats would have meant delays in supplying homes to those affected, minister says.

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A 50 sq ft subdivided flat in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Dominican Republic can help Hong Kong connect with Latin America, envoy says

Consul general hopes for stronger air links to unlock opportunities for tourism and reduce shipping costs.

Eduardo Pelagio Alvarez Hernandez, the consul general of the Dominican Republic, says Hong Kong can use his country as a base to access Latin America. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Science

Exclusive | Hopes dim for China and US space agencies to exchange moon samples

Space officials in China and the United States have been discussing a swap but Nasa has not been forthcoming, sources say.

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China’s Communist Party

Exclusive | Chinese internet censors ban anti-West firebrand Sima Nan for a year

The ultranationalist blogger has not posted online since Tuesday when he voiced support for Donald Trump in the US election.

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US presidential election 2024

Exclusive | Trade wars, Elon Musk, Taiwan: how Beijing is preparing for Trump 2.0

Experts and insiders tell the Post how officials prepared and how Beijing is bracing for a President Trump who will be stronger than ever.

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US president-elect Donald Trump on stage with Tesla CEO Elon Musk during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last month. Musk’s business ties to China have been a focus for Beijing recently. Photo: AFP
US presidential election 2024

Exclusive | In China, fear of regime change has shaped US policy. Here’s why

For Beijing, regime security is everything and concerns about ‘hostile Western forces’ will continue, no matter who ends up in the White House.

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China

Exclusive | Friends again, Australia sends largest trade group to Shanghai fair

Almost 70 per cent of the businesses in Australia’s group represent the food and beverage sector.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hongkongers urged to visit Mongolia, enjoy its wide open spaces

Additional flights and longer visa-free travel will boost tourism and business opportunities, envoy says.

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9 September, 2024
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