Taiwanese sprinter Yang Chun-han shocked by reaction to him in Hong Kong

Two-time Asian Games medallist Yang Chun-han said he was surprised to be mobbed by the next generation of sprinters after easing to the 200 metres title at the Hong Kong Athletics Championships on Sunday. Competing in the city for the first time, the …

Hong Kong property: Southeast Asian buyers, schools fuel revival in commercial deals

Southeast Asian companies like lender DBS Group Holdings and fast-food chain operator Jollibee and local education institutions are giving Hong Kong’s property market a much-needed boost, fanning hopes the worst of the investment slump may have passed. …

Oman, Hong Kong explore deeper investment ties

Muscat – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) welcomed a high-level delegation from Hong Kong on Sunday, aiming to strengthen economic cooperation and explore fresh investment opportunities. The visit highlighted the growing …

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, May 11-17

Hong Kong concludes investment deal talks with Qatar, seeks deeper ties

Hong Kong has concluded negotiations on an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with Qatar, Chief Executive John Lee announced following meetings with the Gulf nation’s top leaders. Lee met with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, …

Uruguay to open consulate serving Macau, Hong Kong

Uruguay will open consular offices in Macau and Hong Kong, with facilities expected to be ready by the end of the year, the South American country’s top diplomat has said. The announcement was made on Saturday by the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, …

Safeguard workers when businesses shut in Hong Kong

It is sad but true that the weak economy and a changing business environment are pushing more restaurants and retailers to the brink. The stakes are even higher when businesses that shut their doors leave workers in limbo. The financial and social costs to …

‘I hope this helps to capture a part of Hong Kong’s history’: Tong Ho Chung Howard’s best phone picture

Tong Ho Chung Howard took this image on an afternoon of urban and street photography in the Mong Kok district of Hong Kong. He feels passionately about the history of the region where he was born and bred, and had hoped to capture what he regards as one of …

CATL to launch at least $4b Hong Kong IPO on Monday

Chinese battery maker CATL is launching its Hong Kong public offering on Monday, aiming to raise at least $4 billion at about a 5% discount to its domestic share price, three people with knowledge of the deal said on Sunday. CATL‘s Shenzhen-listed shares …

Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art to debut in Hong Kong

Wonders of Imperial Carpets aims to to promote global appreciation of Islamic heritage through international collaboration and will show at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from June to October 2025. Qatar Museums announced on Saturday that Wonders of Imperial …