5 h. ago Hong Kong residents and tourists revel in handover anniversary festivities

From free museum visits and tram rides to discounted meals and fun runs, residents and tourists took full advantage of offers by thousands of businesses, braving the frequent showers to revel in the celebrations of the city’s 28th anniversary of its handover to Beijing. Rows of bright red national and Hong Kong flags adorned the streets and tourist attractions on Tuesday, as around 3,800 restaurants offered special discounts, hoping to attract diners and boost spending. A parade of about 30...

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5 h. ago From free rides and museum visits to cheap meals, Hong Kong laps up July 1 deals

From free museum visits and tram rides to discounted meals and fun runs, residents and tourists took full advantage of offers by thousands of businesses, braving the frequent showers to revel in the celebrations of the city’s 28th anniversary of its handover to Beijing. Rows of bright red national and Hong Kong flags adorned the streets and tourist attractions on Tuesday, as around 3,800 restaurants offered special discounts, hoping to attract diners and boost spending. A parade of about 30...

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46 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘hasn’t given up on Hong Kong’, immigration chief says

Snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan, who obtained Hong Kong residency last year through a talent scheme, “has not given up” on the city, the immigration chief has said, despite the newlywed seven-time world champion recently revealing plans to move to the Middle East. Asked about O’Sullivan’s intentions after he confirmed two days ago that he had married actress Laila Rouass, Director of Immigration Benson Kwok Joon-fung said on Sunday that he had been in touch with him and had stressed that Hong...

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48 h. ago Hong Kong woman arrested over 31kg narcotics bust worth HK$12 million

A 28-year-old finance worker has been arrested at Hong Kong International Airport after flying in from Canada, following the detection of narcotics with an estimated street value of HK$12 million (US$1.5 million) in her luggage. The Hong Kong resident, who arrived from Vancouver, was intercepted by police on Saturday, and her carry-on suitcases were examined, according to Inspector Ng Ka-wai from the narcotics bureau. Ng said on Sunday that officers discovered about 15kg (33lbs) of suspected...

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48 h. ago Hong Kong woman arrested in 31kg narcotics bust worth HK$12 million

A 28-year-old finance worker has been arrested at Hong Kong International Airport after flying in from Canada, following the detection of suspected narcotics with an estimated street value of HK$12 million (US$1.5 million) in her luggage. The Hong Kong resident, who arrived from Vancouver, was intercepted by police on Saturday, and her carry-on suitcases were examined, according to Inspector Ng Ka-wai from the narcotics bureau. Ng said on Sunday that officers discovered about 15kg (33lbs) of...

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59 h. ago Hong Kong social enterprise restaurant races to relocate as closure looms

Hong Kong’s social enterprises empowering vulnerable communities are struggling to survive amid a dire economy. In the second part of this two-part series, the Post looks at how a profitable social enterprise was driven out of business by the government despite its earlier recognition and contributions to the community. You can read the first instalment here. In one of Hong Kong’s most underprivileged neighbourhoods, residents were recently bidding a reluctant farewell to Agape Garden. Over the...

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4 d. ago Buyer linked to Agile’s lender picks up Hong Kong sites at 63% discount

Two prime residential sites on Hong Kong Island, once owned by Agile Group Holdings, have been sold to executives linked to the private lender that helped fund the purchase by the distressed Chinese developer in 2022, government records showed. The adjacent sites – located at 992-998 King’s Road and 2-16 Mount Parker Road in Quarry Bay – were sold for HK$1.2 billion (US$152.9 million) via an offer to purchase and notice of acceptance earlier this month, according to the Land Registry. The...

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4 d. ago HK$15 meals for 50,000 elderly Hong Kong residents in coupon initiative

About 50,000 elderly Hong Kong residents will receive coupons in July and October, enabling them to purchase breakfast or afternoon tea for HK$15 (US$2) as part of a government-funded initiative. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han announced on Friday that participants would receive six coupons next month, which can be used to buy breakfast at a discounted price of HK$15 at branches of six taking part restaurant groups: Fairwood, Cafe de Coral, Tai Hing, Maxim’s, McDonald’s, and...

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4 d. ago 50,000 elderly Hong Kong residents to receive HK$15 meal coupons

About 50,000 elderly Hong Kong residents will receive coupons in July and October, enabling them to purchase breakfast or afternoon tea for HK$15 (US$2) as part of a government-funded initiative. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han announced on Friday that participants would receive six coupons next month, which could be used to buy breakfast at a discounted price of HK$15 at branches of six restaurant groups: Fairwood, Cafe de Coral, Tai Hing, Maxim’s, McDonald’s and Ngan Lung...

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7 d. ago ‘Soft resistance’ is real, still exists in Hong Kong, John Lee warns

“Soft Resistance” still definitely exists in Hong Kong, the chief executive has said, urging residents to remain vigilant as “many villains” are trying to threaten national security. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Tuesday that criticism of the local government was acceptable only if it did not intend to undermine national security. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui earlier said that authorities would step up scrutiny in granting venues and funds to shows...

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7 d. ago ‘Soft resistance’ is real and still exists in Hong Kong, John Lee warns

“Soft resistance” still definitely exists in Hong Kong, the chief executive has said, urging residents to remain vigilant as “many villains” are trying to threaten national security. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Tuesday that criticism of the local government was acceptable only if it did not intend to undermine national security. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui earlier said that authorities would guard against soft resistance by stepping up scrutiny...

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7 d. ago 20 of 21 Hongkongers in Israel and Iran have left those countries: John Lee

All but one of the 21 Hongkongers who were in Israel or Iran have left those countries safely, Hong Kong’s leader has said, adding that escalating tensions in the Middle East will not affect the city’s efforts to develop markets there. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the Immigration Department had received inquiries from 21 Hong Kong residents who were in Israel or Iran as of Monday. “Twenty of them have already departed safely. The department will continue to maintain...

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7 d. ago 20 of 21 Hongkongers in Israel and Iran have left the countries: John Lee

All but one of the 21 Hongkongers who were in Israel or Iran have left the countries safely, Hong Kong’s leader has said, adding that escalating tensions in the Middle East will not affect the city’s efforts to develop markets there. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the Immigration Department had received inquiries from 21 Hong Kong residents who were in Israel or Iran as of Monday. “Twenty of them have already departed safely. The department will continue to maintain close...

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7 d. ago 1,500 Hongkongers report feeling tremors as 4.3 magnitude quake hits Guangdong

More than 1,500 Hong Kong residents reported feeling mild tremors on Monday evening after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck northern Guangdong province. The Observatory recorded the quake at 6.48pm. Its epicentre was located in Qingyuan, about 57km (35 miles) north of Guangzhou and 180km northwest of Hong Kong, at a depth of around 10km. The Guangdong Earthquake Agency confirmed the epicentre was in the Qingcheng district of Qingyuan city. There have been no reports of casualties or property...

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8 d. ago ‘Horror’ for Iranians in Hong Kong as Middle East conflict hits families

An Iranian resident in Hong Kong has described the past few days as a “horror” and a “nightmare”, as the latest escalation in the Middle East caused him to lose contact with loved ones due to failed internet connections and fear for their ability to get to safety. Behzad Mirzaei, who has lived in Hong Kong for three decades and is the founder of the local Persian Club, said the stress from worrying about his family and friends in Iran had caused him to lose sleep. “My mother is stuck there, my...

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8 d. ago ‘Horror’: Iranian in Hong Kong describes trying to reach loved ones back home

An Iranian resident in Hong Kong has described the past few days as a “horror” and a “nightmare”, as the latest escalation in the Middle East caused him to lose contact with loved ones due to failed internet connections and fear for their ability to get to safety. Behzad Mirzaei, who has lived in Hong Kong for three decades and is the founder of the local Persian Club, said the stress from worrying about his family and friends in Iran had caused him to lose sleep. “My mother is stuck there, my...

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9 d. ago China’s property slump drives Hong Kong investors to Japan amid yen weakness

Global investors, including those based in Hong Kong, are channelling their funds into Japan’s residential property market as returns from assets in mainland China sag in the midst of a four-year slump, according to market consultants. They ploughed in US$11.2 billion of capital into Japanese real estate in the first quarter, or 6 per cent above the five-year average, according to data compiled by Colliers, making it the fifth largest recipient globally. Investors from the US, Singapore and Hong...

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1 week ago China gives Hong Kong new yuan transfer cap as payment link starts

China’s financial authorities have granted Hong Kong residents a new daily remittance quota for the renminbi, as a cross-border electronic transactions service prepares to kick off, linking 315 million users between the city and the mainland. Starting from noon on Sunday, the 17 million registered users of Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System (FPS) will be able to remit up to HK$10,000 (US$1,282) per day for each bank account to 298 million users on the mainland’s Internet Banking Payment System...

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1 week ago Hong Kong home market on brink of turnaround, Morgan Stanley says

Hong Kong’s residential property segment is on the verge of a turnaround that could last between four and five years, with home prices likely to rise starting in the second half of the year, according to Morgan Stanley. The US investment bank said the first half of the year would end with prices down 2 per cent from a year earlier, while prices in the second half would rise 2 per cent year on year. The call essentially moves the recovery forward in time and smooths it out compared with the...

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1 week ago Hong Kong police arrest 8 after fake concert tickets sold for HK$650,000

Hong Kong police have arrested eight suspects aged as young as 20 in a crackdown on a cross-border syndicate that allegedly sold fake concert tickets for a total of HK$650,000 (US$82,800), with the Post learning that Taiwanese star Jay Chou’s fans were among those targeted. The force said on Wednesday that the suspects were all Hong Kong residents and comprised five men and three women aged 20 to 44, with the charges including conspiracy to defraud, possession of false documents, obtaining...

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