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Lam Ka-sing
Senior Reporter, Business
He joined the Post in 2017 and has won numerous awards. These include Business Reporter of the Year and Best Property Market News Reporting at the 7th Business Journalism Awards of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Excellence in Business Reporting at The Sopa 2020 Awards for Editorial Excellence as well as Merit Award at The 21st Consumer Rights Reporting Awards from the Consumer Council. He has a Master of Science degree in real estate from the University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in international journalism from Hong Kong Baptist University. He is a student member in the general practice division of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors.
Geneva-based MSC, the first container carrier to operate 900 ships, will strengthen its marine dominance by taking over CK Hutchison’s overseas ports.
Aponte family owns world’s largest container line, which is spearheading the strategic acquisition of CK Hutchison’s overseas ports.
Consumer Council tests 12 models of inverter split-type air conditioners, says Daikin has highest electric bill savings.
Relocation to Mexico among options on the cards for companies eyeing the US market amid unpredictable trade policies.
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Business group also voices support for treating Hong Kong as separate customs entity distinct from mainland China.
Some tour group bookings for Thailand, Japan and Taiwan over Easter holiday have fallen due to concerns over earthquakes, Steve Huen of EGL Tours says.
Finance chief Paul Chan has instructed market regulator and stock exchange to prepare for potential influx of mainland companies looking to return to city for listing.
Latest crackdown targets those linked to criminal groups believed to have duped victims out of more than HK$130 million using various scams.
Hang Seng Index suffers largest single-day loss since 1997, falling 3,021 points, with market turnover hitting record HK$620 billion.
Many will scale back operations while smaller players may eventually have to close down, one industry leader says.
Supplier expects trend to persist while economists attribute lower consumption to changing lifestyles, including increased mainland travel.
Authorities say low-risk cases have higher likelihood of identifying their infections at later stage due to limited awareness.
Market regulator empowered to put limits on sale or even halt deal under Anti-Monopoly Law, legal experts explain.
Beijing’s top office on Hong Kong also shares another scathing article over deal by Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate.
Some analysts expect weak sentiment to continue throughout 2025 amid changing consumption patterns among mainland tourists, other factors.
Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, who retires on Tuesday, recalls ‘unprecedented’ struggle and stress on officers during protests.
HKMAO shares scathing piece that warns Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate against making ‘historic mistakes’.
Beijing to launch antitrust probe into deal by Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings.
Assailants allegedly attempted to steal luggage, which contained about HK$42 million, leaving victim with forehead wound.
Sources say Hong Kong government approached Hutchison immediately after learning on March 4 about the surprise deal to sell its port operations.
Younger son of tycoon Li Ka-shing rubbed shoulders with elites on weekend in nation’s capital, but observer says Beijing sees him as separate to controversial deal.
CK Hutchison has kept silent on the sale but defends the move via a column on news website using a property agent’s byline, says the agent.
Hong Kong-based port operator has to contend with local politics and mounting pressure from US, which wants to reduce mainland Chinese influence.
HKMA, police discuss options with banks in bid to prevent scammers from quickly transferring money out of city, Post learns.
Legal tools to smash the sale are not really available as Hong Kong is a very free place for business, observers say.
Double-decker bus smashes into a road barrier on a highway in Tai Po.
Fire at first store was quickly put out by staff, but police investigation suggests second shop also targeted.
Education authorities make the call following another outbreak of gastroenteritis among primary school pupils on mainland exchange tour.
Scheme allows event attendees and those who can contribute to local economy to make multiple trips to Hong Kong over three-year period.
