Ho was at university in Hong Kong when World War II broke out and became a B-25 Mitchell bomber pilot, before eventually returning to Malaya and becoming a Singapore Airlines pilot.
An IPO slowdown is hurting Hong Kong’s already weak stock market
The Hong Kong stock market rang in the new year with prices continuing to slump, following an exodus of foreign investors fueled in part by a regulatory crackdown in China.
An IPO slowdown is hurting Hong Kong’s already weak stock market
The Hong Kong stock market rang in the new year with prices continuing to slump, following an exodus of foreign investors fueled in part by a regulatory crackdown in China.
HK$2.29 billion in funding sought for Hong Kong baby bonus scheme, with number of births expected to rise by a fifth to 39,000 annually
Government is seeking Legco Finance Committee’s approval for HK$2.286 billion in funding for Newborn Baby Bonus scheme.
HK$2.29 billion in funding sought for Hong Kong baby bonus scheme, with number of births expected to rise by a fifth to 39,000 annually
Government is seeking Legco Finance Committee’s approval for HK$2.286 billion in funding for Newborn Baby Bonus scheme.
Airport Authority Hong Kong to launch US$640 million retail bond, its first in 20 years, to finance third runway
The 4.25 per cent retail bond, with a tenor of 2.5 years, will make interest payments every three months Hong Kong residents will be able to subscribe in HK$10,000 increments at select banks and …
This visually impaired man traveled to Japan to run 1,400 miles in 40 days – and wants to tackle South Korea next
When Hong Kong local Gary Leung lost complete vision in his eyes nearly 25 years ago, it broke him. Then he found long-distance running.
15 years ago, 3 Japanese chefs met in a Sydney bar. They went their separate ways, but ‘fate’ reunited them in Hong Kong
After a random meeting at a Sydney bar 15 years ago, three Japanese chefs went their separate ways. A second chance encounter in Hong Kong years later led them to open Enishi, one of Hong Kong’s …
Commentary: Hong Kong’s economy struggles to get back on its feet
Geopolitical tensions, a strong local currency and talent drain are among the reasons for Hong Kong’s disappointing post-COVID recovery, says a University of Hong Kong lecturer.
Global Impact: time to reflect on 2023 for mainland China, Hong Kong and the rest of the world, and look ahead to 2024
In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the events that shaped 2023, and looks forward to what we can expect in mainland China, Hong Kong and the rest of the world in 2024.