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The Port of Balboa at the entrance to the Panama Canal in Panama City. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Beijing office posts article critical of splitting ports off in Hutchison deal

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposts second article by Ta Kung Pao critical of deal, the second in two days.

Hong Kong economy

Hutchison ports deal: China’s foreign ministry tells parties to ‘act prudently’

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong shipping sector can navigate effects of US port fees, industry says

Hong Kong economy

Peru port could be an answer to US fees on Chinese ships: Hong Kong experts

‘The measure could potentially hit [the US’ own] logistics … affecting not only us but the rest of the world,’ industry leader says.

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The US has announced it will impose port fees on Chinese vessels docking in the country. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong slams Washington over port fees for Chinese vessels docking in US

Government condemns ‘bullying acts’ after Trump’s administration announces fees on vessels owned, operated or constructed by Chinese companies.

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Hong Kong transport

How Hutchison deal could make shipping line MSC world’s dominant port operator

Geneva-based MSC, the first container carrier to operate 900 ships, will strengthen its marine dominance by taking over CK Hutchison’s overseas ports.

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Hong Kong politics

Some Hong Kong-based shipowners consider changing flags as US tariff war rages

Industry sources say some shipowners are preparing exit plans to mitigate rising geopolitical risks.

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Hong Kong is known for being a “catch-up” port, with a turnaround time of one day for ocean-going ships. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Twist in Hutchison ports deal as Italian shipping family’s role surfaces

Aponte family owns world’s largest container line, which is spearheading the strategic acquisition of CK Hutchison’s overseas ports.

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Hong Kong economy

‘Total misperception’ Panama Canal under China’s influence, official says

Panama has to do ‘very, very good job’ in explaining to US administration that there is no foreign interference, vice-minister says.

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Hong Kong politics

CK Hutchison defends Panama ports concession, breaking silence on controversy

Subsidiary of Li Ka-shing’s firm denies claims made by Panamanian lawyers in challenge over ports that are part of wider US$23 billion deal.

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In the past month, Beijing has piled pressure on CK Hutchison to cancel its ports deal. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Can Panama’s audit give Hutchison a way out of geopolitical storm?

Anel Flores, Panama’s comptroller general, on Tuesday presented results of sweeping financial audit of ports concession with Hong Kong company.

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Some experts have argued there is no “risk-free” exit for the Hong Kong company now that it is under pressure from three sides. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

How can Beijing antitrust probe affect Panama deal if Hutchison delays signing?

Market regulator empowered to put limits on sale or even halt deal under Anti-Monopoly Law, legal experts explain.

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Hong Kong politics

Hutchison’s Panama deal: Beijing warns of coercion that hurts countries

Beijing’s top office on Hong Kong also shares another scathing article over deal by Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Don’t act in concert with US hegemony’: Beijing signals anger over Hutchison deal

HKMAO shares scathing piece that warns Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate against making ‘historic mistakes’.

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CK Hutchison’s flags on display at Cheung Kong Center in Central. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hutchison, government in talks to see if there’s any way out as deadline nears

Sources say Hong Kong government approached Hutchison immediately after learning on March 4 about the surprise deal to sell its port operations.

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CK Hutchison is caught in a Catch-22 situation of its own making, legal and political analysts say. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Eyebrows raised over Hong Kong’s Richard Li in Beijing, observers say

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.

Hong Kong politics

Hutchison’s Panama ports exit inevitable: analysts

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.

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Hong Kong politics

Devil in the details of the Hutchison-BlackRock Panama ports deal

Hong Kong-based port operator has to contend with local politics and mounting pressure from US, which wants to reduce mainland Chinese influence.

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Sailors wave the China and Panama flags during a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Latin American country in 2018. Photo: Reuters
Mergers & Acquisitions

Hutchison stays mum on plan to sell port assets amid Panama spat, China rebuke

No event that might require disclosure was identified, Hutchison said, leaving the onus on shareholders to question the directors at its AGM on May 22.

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Hong Kong economy

Black eye for BlackRock-Hutchison Panama ports deal? Not so easy, say experts

Legal tools to smash the sale are not really available as Hong Kong is a very free place for business, observers say.

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Hong Kong economy

BlackRock, buyer of Hong Kong Hutchison’s Panama ports, in the spotlight

Elite US institutional investor has a significant presence in Hong Kong but has kept a studiously low profile.

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Larry Fink, the chairman and CEO of BlackRock. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Can Hong Kong’s Hutchison ride out storm over Panama ports deal after Beijing attack?

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.

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Hutchison Port Group has a 90 per cent stake in the Balboa and Cristobal docks at either end of the Panama Canal. Photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

Top Beijing office runs scathing attack on Panama deal by Hong Kong’s Hutchison

Conglomerate under fire over bombshell announcement it is selling Panama Canal port operations in deal led by US firm BlackRock.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison steps back from global ports amid trade war

CK Hutchison said it would sell 80 per cent of its stakes in 43 ports in 23 countries, including Panama but excluding mainland China and Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong property

Singapore’s Mapletree wins tender for Hong Kong logistics site

Unit of Temasek Holdings-owned company, the sole bidder, pays about US$473 million for the parcel.

Hikers climb Tai Mo Shan with Tsing Yi and Tsuen Wan in the background on February 25, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Artificial intelligence

Ex-JPMorgan executive, local businessmen start GenAI-powered logistics platform

NEXX uses GenAI and LLMs to help warehouses reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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From left, NEXX CEO Oscar Hui, chairman Houston Huang and vice-chairman John Chan. The goal of the smart logistics technology platform is to provide flexible, cost-effective and scalable inventory storage solutions. Photo: Handout
Middle East

Hong Kong-flagged ship drifts abandoned in Red Sea after explosion

An official described the cargo aboard the ASL Bauhinia container ship as ‘dangerous’. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear.

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War and conflict

Opinion | Crisis-hit supply chains must become stronger, greener and fairer

A fundamental rethink is needed as global supply chains flounder amid war and attacks, geopolitical tensions and climate shocks.

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