When we have a 90-member-strong legislature, things get done. Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed 117 bills, 98 per cent more than in the previous term. The bulk of lawmakers’ work is, well, making laws, so it speaks to the council’s efficiency that twice as many bills have been passed after a 28.6 per cent
A peculiar phenomenon during bull markets should concern every serious investor. As stock prices climb and portfolios swell, a curious transformation takes place across social media and dinner tables. Suddenly, everyone discovers the secret to wealth creation. The investor, who had bought a few stocks last year, starts dispensing investment wisdom. The neighbour, who stumbled
More than a year after implementing the first phase of the single-use plastics ban, Hong Kong restaurateurs are lamenting the lack of suitable alternative materials. As the city’s problem with plastic waste persists, the government can learn from successful international case studies and accelerate the adoption of proper plastic alternatives to achieve a plastic-free future.
Photo-Illustration: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images We may be one step closer to finally closing the book on the endlessly-postponed TikTok ban. The Information is reporting that TikTok is working on a U.S. version of the app. Called M2, the new app is being eyed for a September release ahead of a sale to U.S.
Toyota’s New Engine Family: Here’s Why Rivals Should Worry originally appeared on Autoblog. A new Toyota engine lineup is causing competitors to double-take for more than one reason Many of today’s powertrain developments are in the electric vehicle (EV) realm, but Toyota is expanding the limits of gas-powered engines. The automaker’s next-gen engine lineup includes
The decline in Hong Kong’s office rents slowed in the second quarter amid rising leasing demand from finance and law firms, but analysts cautioned this trend was unlikely to substantially benefit landlords as prices are yet to recover. Overall grade A office rents fell 1 per cent quarter on quarter compared with steeper declines in
As global markets experience varied performances, with the U.S. indices hitting record highs and Japan facing trade negotiation challenges, investors are keenly observing the shifting dynamics in Asia. Amidst these developments, penny stocks—traditionally smaller or newer companies—continue to capture attention for their potential value and growth opportunities. While the term may seem outdated, these stocks
Celebrities are drawing lines and boundaries, with some of Hollywood’s biggest names speaking their minds and pushing back against criticism. Travis Kelce made it clear he won’t be pumping up to Kanye West‘s music in the locker room, seemingly reigniting girlfriend Taylor Swift‘s feud with the rapper, while Taylor herself appears to have put that
