Hong Kong’s Templewater builds Middle East ties to unlock energy transition deals

Hong Kong-based private equity firm Templewater is teaming up with countries in the Middle East to unlock investment opportunities arising from the region’s energy transition programmes, while delivering returns for its investors. It is working with the …

Hong Kong stocks kick off 2025 trading with weak note on China manufacturing

Hong Kong stocks got off to a weak start in the new year, as investors remained wary about China’s growth outlook and the global economic landscape before president-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. The Hang Seng Index fell 2.5 per cent to 19, …

Hong Kong Open: Canada’s Gabriel Diallo signalled ambition by wiping out Maria Sharapova

The Bank of China Hong Kong Open’s marathon man, Gabriel Diallo, has revealed how he once bumped Maria Sharapova out of the headlines to signal his own major ambitions. During a coming-of-age 2024, Diallo won five matches at the US Open and reached his …

Xinhua Headlines: China's homegrown C919 aircraft begins regular flights to Hong Kong

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- China's domestically-produced C919 passenger jet made its debut on scheduled services between Shanghai and Hong Kong on Wednesday, representing a significant milestone in the country's aviation …

Hong Kong reinstates 3 pct hotel accommodation tax

Hong Kong has reinstated the three per cent hotel accommodation tax, effective Wednesday, after a 15-year suspension since July 2008. Timothy Chui, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association, emphasised the importance of streamlining the tax …

Can Giant Pandas Rescue Hong Kong’s Economy?

  By Oiwan Lam Recent visitors to Hong Kong will have probably seen a few panda installations throughout town and at major tourist sites as the government seeks to revive the city’s tourism with the so-called “panda economy” approach. The city’s economy …

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3 arrested at Hong Kong airport over drugs worth HK$9 million

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested three travellers, including a man from Malaysia, for allegedly smuggling drugs in separate cases involving more than HK$9 million (US$1.16 million) at the airport. The Customs and Excise Department said on Wednesday …

Arthur Fils survives ‘rough’ Hong Kong Open conditions to set up all-French quarter-final

Five years after watching in awe as fully fledged professional Alexandre Muller practised at the French National Training Centre, young star Arthur Fils will aim to down his compatriot in the quarter-finals of the Bank of China Hong Kong Open. The 20-year- …

Hong Kong – Appointments to Steering Committee on Construction Innovation and Technology Fund announced

Appointments to Steering Committee on Construction Innovation and Technology Fund announced ******************************************************************************************      The Government today (January 1) announced the appointment of four …