Quake rumor in Hong Kong forces canceling of Japan flights

TOTTORI—An unfounded rumor of an impending major earthquake in Japan has forced international flights between Yonago Kitaro Airport in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, and Hong Kong to be suspended at the end of August. The rumor that “a major disaster …

Hong Kong could have a Class Three Champion Griffin for the first time in 14 years

Hong Kong racing looks set to have it’s lowest-rated Champion Griffin in 14 years after the Jockey Club confirmed the initial nominations on Wednesday. Not since the 75-rated Bear Hero took the gong at the end of the 2010-11 season has a horse still in …

Armed With J-15 Fighters, PLA Navy’s 1st ‘Made In China’ Aircraft Carrier ‘Shandong’ Moors In Hong Kong

China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier sailed into Hong Kong on Thursday, just days after the city marked 28 years under Chinese rule. The Shandong, measuring more than 300 metres (1,000 feet) and commissioned in 2019, is China’s second carrier …

Hong Kong stocks slip as traders shun risks before deadline on US tariff deals

Hong Kong stocks fell for the second day as investors shun risks amid concerns about global trade tensions before a deadline next week to tackle higher US export tariffs. The Hang Seng Index declined 1 per cent to 23,822.03 at 9.35am local time on Friday, …

No 1 typhoon signal to remain in force in Hong Kong until at least Saturday noon

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has said the No 1 …

Hong Kong’s stablecoin regime favours incumbents

China's first domestically built aircraft carrier the Shandong arrived in Hong Kong on a five-day visit

Howden Re launches reinsurance broking unit in Hong Kong

A managing director has been appointed to lead the treaty reinsurance operations. Howden Re has launched a dedicated reinsurance broking platform in Hong Kong and appointed Roy Wong as managing director, Reinsurance, Hong Kong, effective 21 July. Wong will …

Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong to boost patriotism

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday as part of a drive to drum up patriotism, days after the former British colony marked the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule. The Shandong …

Ardonagh strengthens Asia footprint with majority stake in Hong Kong-based Apex

The Ardonagh Group, one of the world’s largest independent insurance distribution platforms, has acquired a majority stake in Apex Insurance in Hong Kong, according to a press release. Founded in 1988...