Tag: Business
TSMC Reports 57% Increase in Net Profit for 4th Quarter
TSMC Reports Record-Breaking 57% Increase in Net Profit for 4th QuarterIn a groundbreaking announcement, Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC revealed a remarkable surge in net profit for the fourth quarter, surpassing all expectations....
Justin Sun Eats $6.2 Million Banana Art: Crypto Boss’s Extravagant Purchase
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun made headlines after he fulfilled a promise he made by eating a $6.2 million artwork featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall. The Chinese-born founder of a crypto company, Sun,...
Developing Sports Industry: Seizing the Perfect Opportunity – RTHK
A sports expert from Hong Kong Baptist University believes that the time is ripe for Hong Kong to focus on developing its sports industry. In a recent interview, Patrick Lau from the university's Department...
Hong Kong’s New World Development Replaces CEO Eric Ma After Two Months
Hong Kong's New World Development has announced the replacement of CEO Eric Ma after only two months on the job. The company, owned by one of Hong Kong's wealthiest families, reported a significant annual...
Eric Ma Resigns as New World CEO After Two Months
New World Development made a surprising announcement on Friday regarding the resignation of Eric Ma, who had only been the Chief Executive Officer for a little over two months. The company revealed that Echo...
Unpaid Wages in Hong Kong Construction Industry Reach HK$300 Million in 2024
Over the past 11 months, more than 2,000 construction workers and subcontractors in Hong Kong have experienced delays in receiving their wages and project fees, leading to a total of HK$300 million in unpaid...
Join Northern Metropolis Projects: Boost Your Business Growth – RTHK
Chief Executive John Lee is calling on businesses to seize the opportunity to be a part of the Northern Metropolis project. This project will involve the development of large parcels of land in Hung...
Ocean Park Hong Kong Reports HK$71.6M Deficit Despite Record Visitors
Ocean Park in Hong Kong recently reported a deficit of HK$71.6 million in its latest fiscal year, despite recording the highest number of visitors in five years. The park saw around 3,140,000 total attendance...
Peter Wong Appointed as New Chair of HKU Council
Banker Peter Wong has been appointed as the new chairman of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) governing council, taking over from barrister Priscilla Wong when her term ends next month. This announcement was...
Boosting Hong Kong’s Performing Arts Scene: Calls for More Venues and Private Sector Support
The performing arts scene in Hong Kong is facing challenges due to a lack of venues, according to industry veterans. The government recently released a blueprint for arts development, which highlighted the need for...
Insightful GBA Trip Reveals Hong Kong’s Development – RTHK
Chief Secretary Eric Chan shared that a recent three-day trip to the Greater Bay Area provided valuable insights into the development of the Northern Metropolis project in Hong Kong's New Territories. The visit, which...
Using Drones for Construction Site Safety Inspections
Labour officials announced their innovative plan to enhance safety inspections at construction sites by utilizing drones. The initiative is set to be implemented within a year, with drones being used to monitor safety issues...
Jimmy Lai Denies Instructing Staff to Advocate Western Sanctions on Hong Kong
Jailed media tycoon, Jimmy Lai, has strongly denied allegations that he instructed his staff at Apple Daily newspaper to advocate for Western sanctions on Hong Kong during his national security trial. The 76-year-old tycoon...
HK and Guangdong Strengthen Ties in Conference
The director of the central government's liaison office emphasized the importance of collaboration between Hong Kong and Guangdong for the advancement of the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Speaking at the Guangdong-Hong Kong Deepening Economic,...
Hold Hospital Executives Accountable for Errors: RTHK Study
Senior managers at public hospitals must be held accountable for mistakes, according to medical sector lawmaker David Lam. He emphasized that accountability means taking steps to prevent errors from occurring in the first place....
Cyberport CEO Announces Readiness for Low-Altitude Flying Tests
Cyberport CEO Rocky Cheng recently announced that Cyberport is fully prepared for low-altitude flying tests due to its spacious area and a nearby pier. He mentioned plans to establish a landing port for these...
Enhancing Cybersecurity Defenses in Enterprises – RTHK
The latest report on cybersecurity readiness in local enterprises has shown significant progress, with a 5.8-point increase in the overall index score compared to last year. Compiled by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC)...
Staying Agile and Innovative to Stay Competitive: FS-RTHK
Financial Secretary Paul Chan emphasized the importance of Hong Kong staying agile and innovative in the face of changing global dynamics. He highlighted the ongoing transformations and adaptations taking place in countries and businesses...
Accusations of ‘Poisoning’ Readers Disrupt Hong Kong Independent Bookstore Event
A recent book launch event at an independent bookstore in Hong Kong was disrupted by a group of individuals who accused the writer of "poisoning" readers. The event, hosted by travel writer Pazu at...
APEC Summit Concludes with Urgent Call to Address Key Issues
The Apec Economic Leaders’ Week recently came to a close in Peru, with the host nation highlighting three main objectives, one of which was to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth. During the week-long...
Educating Hong Kong Employers on Serving People with Disabilities: Equality Watchdog’s Recommendation
Hong Kong employers have been reminded by the chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) that they could be breaking the law if they fail to provide proper training and education to their staff...
Hong Kong Port to Surpass Neighbor Ports: Minister Predicts – RTHK
Transport Secretary Lam Sai-hung expressed his confidence in Hong Kong's bunkering facilities surpassing those of neighboring cities. The government recently revealed plans to transform Hong Kong into a top-tier green maritime fuel bunkering center....
CE Leads Publicity Blitz for Hong Kong at APEC Summit – RTHK
Chief Executive John Lee had a very busy day during his visit to Peru, attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit. He signed a free trade agreement with Peru and had meetings with leaders...
Boosting Trade: Hong Kong-Peru Free Trade Agreement Elevates Economic Opportunities
The recent free-trade agreement between Hong Kong and Peru is set to open up new economic opportunities for both regions. This agreement, which focuses on cooperation in various aspects of trade, has been welcomed...
Hong Kong Consumer Watchdog Receives 500+ Concert Complaints in 10 Months
The Consumer Council in Hong Kong has reported an increase in complaints regarding concerts and live performances this year. With over 500 complaints received in the past 10 months, concertgoers have expressed their dissatisfaction...
Government Action Plan for Green Maritime Fuel Implementation – RTHK
The government has recently unveiled an action plan to promote the use of green maritime fuel in Hong Kong, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from the shipping industry. This initiative includes a target of...
Revised Government GDP Growth Forecast: 2.5% – RTHK
The government recently announced that the full-year economic growth forecast has been revised to 2.5 percent, down from the previous estimated range of 2.5 to 3.5 percent. This adjustment comes after real GDP in...
Hong Kong ETF Market Growth Predicted by Paul Chan – RTHK
Financial Secretary Paul Chan is optimistic about the future growth of Hong Kong's exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. He believes that the market will continue to expand, solidifying Hong Kong's position as a global financial...
HK-Peru Trade Development Council Strengthening Trade Relations
The Hong Kong government is in talks to finalize a free trade agreement with Peru, as Chief Executive John Lee journeys to the South American nation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economic leaders’ meeting...
Boosting Greater Bay Area Development Through National Games
The 15th National Games are just 365 days away, and the countdown ceremony in Hong Kong marked the beginning of the celebrations on Saturday. This will be the first time that Hong Kong is...