Hong Kong - Hong Kong's government Friday asked legislators to approve setting up a controversial 1.28-billion-US-dollar reconstruction fund for China's earthquake-struck Sichuan province.
Hong Kong - Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific Friday increased fares for first and business-class passengers by up to 15 per cent to counter soaring oil price rises.
The airline, which issued a profit warning earlier this month over the impact of rising fuel prices, is expected to impose its biggest rises on routes to Europe, Canada and Australia.
The fare rises ranging from 3 to 15 per cent will come into effect from Friday, the airline said in a statement. There will be no fare increases for economy class passengers.
Announcing the fare rises, Cathay Pacific chief executive Tony Tyler said: "We regret having to charge passengers more, but the increase in our fuel bill is too great for us to absorb.
Hong Kong - A woman died Thursday morning after being swept into a rain-swollen river in Hong Kong as the territory was lashed by torrential downpours.
Hong Kong - Foreign maids working in Hong Kong were Thursday preparing to stage protests over a 12.8 US dollar a month pay rise awarded to them by the government.
Hong Kong - The Hong Kong stock market debut of Macau's casino mogul Stanley Ho's flagship company was on Wednesday delayed as a result of a legal challenge by Ho's sister Winnie.
