
Standard Chartered profit rises 19% with record gains in wealth management
[South China Morning Post] - 02/21/2025
The London-based banking group will set aside US$1.5 billion for stock buy-backs and pay a dividend of 37 US cents per share for 2024.
In Hong Kong newspapers
Post-production suits Kai Tak opening better: govt
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law on Friday said a recording of the opening ceremony for Kai Tak (…)
[RTHK] - 21/02/2025
Number of people on remand in Hong Kong jails hits 24-year high
But those serving sentences for national security, anti-government protest offences have dropped for first time.
[South China Morning Post] - 20/02/2025
Sports park ceremony tickets sell out in half an hour
The 8,500 tickets available for Kai Tak Sports Park's opening ceremony next month were snapped up within around half (…)
[RTHK] - 21/02/2025
'Robust sports dispute resolution system essential'
A four-day conference aimed at promoting the importance of sports law and arbitration is currently underway in Hong (…)
[RTHK] - 21/02/2025
North Korea, Iraq holiday? Hongkongers are seeking unique getaways, insiders say
Industry representatives at four-day holiday expo say there is rising interest in off-the-beaten-path travel.
[South China Morning Post] - 20/02/2025
8,500 tickets for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park opening show gone in 30 minutes
More than 20,000 residents interested in buying tickets told they had to wait for up to two hours when online sales (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Murder accused’s eye contact enough to scare daughter, Hong Kong court hears
Defendant Lau Kai-ping insisted on harsh treatment for his daughter and forced girl’s mother to follow, High Court (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 20/02/2025
Leadership of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party backs motion to dissolve
Party will establish task force to arrange for 400 members to vote on whether to break up and handle legal (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 20/02/2025
Mixue aims to raise US$444 million in Hong Kong IPO as its juices, iced drinks take off
Fresh drink maker’s profit surged 45.2 per cent in the first nine months of 2024, as it served up around 7.1 billion (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Remand, new prison admission numbers rise in 2024
The average daily number of people in remand reached its highest in more than two decades while the number of new (…)
[RTHK] - 20/02/2025
Hong Kong tram operator needs stronger ties with tourism sector: lawmakers
Legislators issue call to action for Hong Kong Tramways, even as many express support for proposed fare increase.
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025