38 m. ago Nearly 25% of companies in Hong Kong may follow government’s wage freeze: poll

Survey by Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management also finds 18.3 per cent might offer smaller increases.

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65 m. ago Hong Kong’s stock index rises 1.7% at the open as China’s state funds step in to prop up market

The Hang Seng Index opened 1.7 per cent higher at 20,157.52, while the CSI 300 index opened 0.2 per cent higher at 3,597.99.

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68 m. ago If the EU adopts a ‘US plus one’ strategy, Hong Kong has a role to play

Hong Kong can lean into its role as a superconnector and help boost cooperation between European countries and China.

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2 h. ago Jockey Club’s Hong Kong Sevens community programmes enable more than 10,000 beneficiaries to enjoy the mega

 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Jockey Club congratulates Hong Kong China Rugby on the success of the 2025 Hong Kong Sevens, which concluded on 30 March. Sevens fever has well and truly returned to the city. Club Chairman Michael Lee presented the Women’s Bowl to the National Team, and joined HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee in presenting the Men's Cup to the champion team – Argentina. This is the fourth consecutive occasion that the Club has supported the Hong Kong Sevens as Official Community Partner. This year, more than 10,000 beneficiaries of differing ages, abilities and backgrounds have been given opportunities to experience a range of sports including rugby through the Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes. More than 30,000 people have benefited over the years, facilitating citywide engagement in sports events. The programmes kicked off in early March with the Jockey Club Multi Sport Shared Learning Experience, enabl...

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2 h. ago Hong Kong manufacturers at risk of job cuts, closure over Trump tariffs: experts

Experts also say sweeping tariffs will create vicious cycle of reduced consumption and exporters struggling to survive demand drop.

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2 h. ago Chinese AI firm AICT to submit Hong Kong IPO application by month’s end

Beijing-based supplier of AI-powered traffic lights system plans to raise at least US$200 million, founder and chairman Yan Jun says.

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4 h. ago Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: Panama audit

Panama’s comptroller office to sue over renewal of 25-year concession to CK Hutchison after audit found ‘many breaches’ of contract.

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10 h. ago HK$150,000 in cash stolen from AXA office at Times Square in Hong Kong

Security footage shows man entering premises and leaving with yellow bag.

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10 h. ago Hong Kong lawmakers question need for 3 new roles in Chief Executive’s Office

Planned recruitment of two information officers and driver will cost taxpayers HK$2.66 million annually in total.

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11 h. ago Long waiting times for Hong Kong courts set to ease, judiciary says

Most cases related to the 2019 protests and national security have concluded, lawmakers told.

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12 h. ago Where does Hang Seng Index’s 13% slump rank among other major crashes?

The plunge pushed Hong Kong’s benchmark index into bear territory, as it has lost more than 20 per cent from a recent peak.

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12 h. ago Deliveroo riders to take legal action over compensation as platform exits Hong Kong

Sixteen couriers plan to file claims with Labour Tribunal over employee entitlements.

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12 h. ago Deliveroo riders to take legal action over compensation as it exits Hong Kong

Sixteen couriers plan to file claims with Labour Tribunal over employee entitlements.

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12 h. ago Hong Kong’s Paul Chan warns of market volatility, but holds back on intervention

City’s stock market suffers its steepest fall in decades amid anxiety over Trump’s decision to impose blanket tariffs globally.

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14 h. ago Hong Kong remains upbeat on Web3 amid crypto market turmoil from US tariffs

Officials again touted the strength of the local Web3 industry, while Binance founder CZ avoided the event despite recent activity in the city.

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15 h. ago Beijing deploys rescue capital as Hong Kong markets witness deepest fall since the 1997 crisis

Beijing deploys rescue capital as Hong Kong markets witness deepest fall since the 1997 crisis  India Today

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15 h. ago Hong Kong minister defends 6 district councillors who didn’t speak at 2024 meetings

Home and Youth Affairs Secretary Alice Mak says duplicating views or ‘speaking for the sake of speaking’ would be ‘meaningless’.

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16 h. ago Hong Kong live streams first court hearing under pilot scheme

Scheme which starts this month seeks to formalise broadcast arrangement, increase transparency, bolster public trust in judicial process.

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16 h. ago Finance chief warns of more volatile trading but ‘no drastic measures’ warranted

Benchmark Hang Seng Index suffers its largest single-day loss since 1997, falling 3,021 points to 19,828, sparked by fears over effects of Trump’s tariffs.

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16 h. ago Finance chief says ‘no drastic measures’ needed despite volatility – as it happened

Benchmark Hang Seng Index suffers its largest single-day loss since 1997, falling 3,021 points to 19,828, sparked by fears over effects of Trump’s tariffs.

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