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Cannix Yau
Senior Writer, Hong Kong
Cannix joined the Post in 2014 after many years in journalism and some years working for legislators. She is interested in issues related to social justice and won numerous press awards including SOPA's Excellence in Reporting Award.
Industry leaders say firms that send goods via illegal transshipment or parallel imports risk being prosecuted and tarnishing city’s image.
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn optimistic of successful tenders for Northern Metropolis projects despite US-China tensions.
Industry experts issue warning over ‘lose-lose’ move after Chinese exporter abandons goods at sea on way to US.
‘We will work harder to extend our international trade network,’ commerce chief Algernon Yau says.
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Flag carrier’s CEO warns of disruptions to cargo business, increased costs and pressure on supply chains in ‘highly exposed’ sector.
New rate on packages priced up to US$800 will be 90 per cent of their value, or US$75, up from the original levy of 30 per cent, or US$25.
Lipstick, shoes, clothes and Nintendo games now more expensive but goods from mainland China are unaffected so far.
CEO Ronald Lam is highest paid with HK$14.15 million package, while chief of operations and service Alex McGowan enjoys steepest pay rise.
Experts also say sweeping tariffs will create vicious cycle of reduced consumption and exporters struggling to survive demand drop.
Aircrew decry the move as causing great inconvenience and a ‘double standard’ compared with rules for passengers.
But lawmaker Jeffrey Lam proposes following Beijing’s lead with 34 per cent tariff on US imports as show of support.
Rosanna Law pledges to make the most of local resources in response to call from Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs for new offerings.
Lawmaker Kennedy Wong also says most manufacturers in China will not absorb tariff hikes themselves.
CEO Daniel Derichebourg says company is in early stage of discussions with government but he is keen to set up ‘as soon as possible’.
Shing Mun Tunnels forecast to post operating deficit of HK$52 million this financial year.
Transport minister Mable Chan says authorities to keep close eye on premium fleets to ensure they make consistent improvements by July deadline.
Ride-hailing platform chief meets with transport authorities, says excessive restrictions could also diminish consumers’ experience.
RedNote account of tourism minister hit with complaints from angry mainland Chinese music fans after Cityline says some tickets will need to be exchanged.
Elior, a subsidiary of Derichebourg Group, also calls on government to provide land and subsidies for training programmes.
From Trump’s vow to retake Panama Canal to Beijing’s scathing attack on Hutchison’s deal, the Post chronicles the latest developments.
Carrier’s expansion, bringing mainland destinations to five, follows setback earlier this year when more than 100 flights were cancelled.
List of the most-reviewed spots of all time across the city has been revealed.
Experts say Hutchison, part of tycoon Li Ka-shing’s empire, is now caught in a dilemma and might end up being punished by both the United States and China.
Mainland Chinese visitors will be able to pay for most MTR trips by tapping China T-Union Card, which is used in over 300 cities across the border.
Company will propose second interim dividend payment of 49 HK cents a share, taking full-year payout to 69 cents.
Sources say rail giant and bus firm are mulling policy for small animals, with MTR Corp to make decision sometime in first half of the year.
Gastroenteritis cases have surged in Japan after infections linked to contaminated food, including strawberry daifuku, authorities say.
Ocean Park says organisers ‘blown away’ by number of suggestions, adds competition results will be announced in first half of this year.
Firm will make ‘big investment’ into plan to build processing and trading centre for aircraft parts at airport and Northern Metropolis, insider says.
