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WORLD5d agoHong Kong child abuse case prompts calls to watch for signs of psychological harmPsychological abuse can be hard to detect, Hong Kong welfare experts have warned, urging social workers and teachers to look for subtle changes in children’s behaviour amid outrage over a viral video showing a girl carrying heavy bags of beer as her stepfather called her “useless”. Welfare groups said on Thursday that emotional and verbal abuse were among the most common yet least recognised forms of child abuse. Signs often emerged through changes such as social withdrawal and anxiety, they...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoHong Kong IPO boom at risk as cornerstone backers get cold feet, sources sayExuberance among cornerstone investors in Hong Kong’s booming initial public offering (IPO) market seems to be fading, forcing some issuers that had hoped to list this month to postpone their offerings. With more than 60 per cent of new listings in the third quarter now trading below their issue prices, cornerstone investors – who typically receive guaranteed allocations in exchange for holding shares for six months – are reconsidering whether to subscribe to coming deals, according to people...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoTrump urged Xi to mend ties with Japan, lift export controls: Hong Kong mediaU.S. President Donald Trump urged his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to repair ties with Japan and lift Beijing's export curbs on Tokyo during their talks in September in…Japan Today
BUSINESS6d agoMainland Chinese arrivals to Hong Kong beat ‘golden week’ forecast in just 6 daysMainland Chinese visitor arrivals in Hong Kong exceeded the government’s forecast for the entire National Day “golden week” holiday in the first six days, as major shopping centres and hotel operators reported brisk business. The city recorded 1.3 million mainland visitor arrivals over the first six days of the week-long break, up by 11.6 per cent from the same period last year and surpassing the government’s forecast of 1.29 million for the entire holiday, according to Immigration Department...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoDavid Silva comes out of retirement at 40 to join Hong Kong club Sha TinFormer Manchester City and Spain midfielder David Silva has come out of retirement at the age of 40 to return to professional football with Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin. The post David Silva comes out of retirement at 40 to join Hong Kong club Sha Tin appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARY6d agoUPS error routed sensitive F-35 parts through Hong KongAn error by UPS resulted in sensitive F-35 aircraft parts being misrouted through Hong Kong. This incident raises concerns about the security and proper handling of military components.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS6d agoMore than 300 hopefuls sign up for Hong Kong’s Election Committee pollMore than 300 people signed up for Hong Kong’s Election Committee poll as the nomination period opened on Wednesday, vying for seats on the body that chooses the city’s leader. The nomination period for committee subsectors for the November 22 election will run until October 20. The 1,500-member body will select Hong Kong’s next chief executive in March next year. The Registration and Electoral Office received 305 nominations for candidacy on Wednesday. It also received two nominations from...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoHong Kong and Indonesia can deepen green finance ties, Jakarta envoy saysHong Kong and Indonesia can deepen cooperation in green finance as their ties strengthen, the country’s special envoy for international trade has said, adding that the city’s common law expertise can support the nation’s efforts to attract family offices. Hong Kong also played a vital role as a conduit channelling mainland China investments to Asean, Mari Elka Pangestu told reporters before delivering a lecture at the University of Hong Kong on Wednesday. Pangestu is the Indonesian president’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoWhy do Hong Kong’s Election Committee polls matter as nominations open?The nomination period opened on Wednesday for elections to the 1,500-member body responsible for choosing Hong Kong’s next chief executive and 40 lawmakers. Hopefuls from at least four subsectors submitted their nomination forms on the first day. The South China Morning Post explains the significance of the Election Committee polls, who signed up on the first day and what to watch for. What is the Election Committee and why is it important? Wednesday marked the start of a two-week nomination...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoHong Kong police arrest 17 more over HK$137 million ‘crash-for-cash’ scamHong Kong police have arrested 17 more people linked to a suspected “crash-for-cash” scam syndicate as authorities investigate 669 suspicious claims totalling more than HK$137 million (US$17.4 million). Among those arrested was an insurance claimant accused of filing 12 compensation claims worth more than HK$3 million. Officers from the commercial crime bureau arrested the 17 claimants aged 27 to 49 between September 9 and October 7 on suspicion of fraud, bringing the total number of people...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoHong Kong tech index to harness fast-growth companies in bid for better performanceHong Kong’s stock index compiler will add 10 fast-growing companies with at least HK$500 million (US$64 million) in annual sales into the city’s technology-focused benchmark in a bid to revitalise an index that has missed out on artificial intelligence-driven gains. The threshold is among a set of new measures Hang Seng Indexes Company will use to reform the Hang Seng Tech Index, which is referred to as Hong Kong’s answer to the Nasdaq but has lost its shine relative to global peers, falling 23...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoHong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival to feature extended hours, 10% more boothsThe annual Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival in late October will extend its opening hours until 1am on two nights and feature 10 per cent more booths, with the Tourism Board rolling out a gourmet month throughout November to boost visitor spending and encourage longer stays. Organised by the board under the theme “Taste the World’s Best”, the festival will be held from October 29 to November 1 at the Central Harbourfront, opening at 7.30pm on the first day and 1pm on the following days. The...South China Morning Post
HEALTH6d ago60% of Hong Kong’s suspected student suicides involved children aged 15 or belowHong Kong education authorities have revealed that at least 60 per cent of suspected student suicide cases in the last three academic years involved children aged 15 or below, urging schools to avoid giving excessive homework so pupils can lead a balanced lifestyle. The Education Bureau also told lawmakers on Wednesday that school principals had directly referred 547 students at high risk of suicide to the public health system over the past 2½ years. On average, principals had referred about 17...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoHong Kong finance chief says economy grew in third quarter, warns of external risksHong Kong’s economy continued to expand in the third quarter of this year, driven by strong exports and tourism, the city’s finance chief has said, while warning of risks including the war in the Middle East and inflation. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also reiterated his confidence that the economy would grow by between 3.5 per cent and 4.5 per cent this year. He was speaking during a Legislative Council debate on the city’s first five-year plan and annual policy address. He noted that...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoWhy Morgan Stanley sees more upside in Hong Kong offices than New York towersHigher interest rates have weighed on property markets in both Hong Kong and New York, but Morgan Stanley sees greater upside potential in the Asian financial hub – particularly the office segment – in the months ahead, according to its latest report. The US investment bank highlighted the similarities between two of the world’s leading financial centres, pointing out that Hong Kong’s monetary policy moved in lockstep with the US Federal Reserve, while both cities faced limited land supply,...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoTravellers must use authorised buses, taxis at Huanggang Port, Hong Kong authorities sayTravellers heading to and from the revamped Huanggang Port must use authorised public transport services only, including pre-booked licensed taxi fleets, as other ride-hailing services will not be available inside the boundary control area, according to the Hong Kong government. At a press conference on Wednesday, transport officials also urged travellers not to rush to use the new port in the initial phase of its operations. Ahead of the expected opening of the Huanggang Port on Monday, the...South China Morning Post
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