In a city of high-rises, ‘cardboard grannies’ collect waste for cash
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In a city of high-rises, ‘cardboard grannies’ collect waste for cash
Zigzagging through bustling streets, trolleys piled high with sheets of discarded cardboard, these elderly scavengers are hard to miss in Hong Kong. Many are in their 70s or older, hauling tens of kilograms of cardboard for a pittance in order to scrape by in one of Asia’s richest cities. They navi»»»
What does HSBC’s buyout of Hang Seng Bank mean for its future and investors?
Enoch YiuandAileen ChuangPublished: 10:00am, 10 Jan 2026Following the January 8 shareholder vote that overwhelmingly approved the largest privatisation deal in Hong Kong’s history, many questions remain about the future of Hang Seng Bank, its stakeholders and the broader financial landscape.For Han»»»
Beyond bargains: Why a firmer Baht may be good for Thailand’s tourism future
BANGKOK, Thailand – As Thailand enters the height of the travel season, the strengthening baht has once again become a focal point of discussion across the tourism industry. Trading recently between 31.4 and 31.8 to the US dollar, the firmer currency has raised familiar concerns: will a stronger ba»»»
Babies, toddlers have to ace interviews to get into pre-school in Hong Kong. How do parents cope?
HONG KONG – Singaporean mother-of-two Mrs Lim used to think Singapore’s education system was competitive – until she moved to Hong Kong in 2024 and tried to enrol her then 18-month-old daughter in pre-school. It was then that she came face to face with one of Hong Kong’s notorious cultural norms: n»»»
Typhoon Ragasa batters south China after leaving 14 dead in Taiwan
YANGJIANG, Sept 25 — Fierce winds, pounding rain and rough seas battered southern China on Wednesday as powerful Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in Guangdong province after killing at least 14 in Taiwan. Ragasa churned into Guangdong, home to tens of millions of people, with winds up to 145 kilometres»»»
Typhoon Ragasa slams into south China after killing 14 in Taiwan
Residents clear a fallen iron gate and scattered debris after Typhoon Ragasa sweeps through Yangjiang, Guangdong province. (AFP pic) YANGJIANG: Fierce winds, pounding rain and rough seas battered southern China on Wednesday as powerful Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in Guangdong province after killin»»»
HSBC first-half profit slumps 26% as China losses mount
HONG KONG: HSBC Holdings reported a 26 per cent slide in first-half pretax profit on Wednesday (Jul 30), missing analyst estimates, as impairments from its investment in China's Bank of Communications and exposure to Hong Kong real estate weighed. The sharper-than-expected decline in HSBC's earning»»»
The Great Indian Football Mess: Bhaichung Bhutia, others demand overhaul of 'rotten' system
India's football team faces criticism after a loss to Hong Kong. Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia slams the AIFF and Kalyan Chaubey, demanding resignation. Other stakeholders like Goutam Sarkar, Subrata Bhattacharya, Ravi Puskur, and Parth Jindal also express concerns. They highlight issues like mis»»»
Pune travellers cautious as Covid cases rise, some postpone trips
12 Pune: Travellers are exercising caution with plans to destinations like Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong, fearing flight cancellations and quarantine rules amid Covid cases. However, most booked travellers are proceeding with their trips, with travel firms reporting no major cancellations.Ruchik»»»
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