Hong Kong’s unified stock exchange opens for trading in 1986 – SCMP archive
This article was first published on April 3, 1986. By Jerry Norton Debut-day is full of contradictions Considering the historic nature of yesterday’s share...
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Hong Kong’s property deals exceed 7,000 for 6 straight months in March
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Tai Po fire hearing: committee chairman says ‘good progress’ made
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. An independent committee...
Estonian start-ups eye Singapore as ‘natural gateway’ to build digital trust in Asean
Perched on top of a shoe shelf at the entrance of Veriff’s headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, is a sign of a cartoon unicorn that...
Malaysia’s Anwar warns against ‘sabotage, hatred’ over fuel prices
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Rodriguez, who praises Trump
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Will coming changes to HK$2 transport scheme hurt working elderly most?
John Hau, a 66-year-old Hongkonger, was frustrated by the government’s decision to revamp the HK$2 (26 US cents) transport subsidy scheme. The discount allowed...
The ‘split’ legal profession in Hong Kong
A major feature of Hong Kong’s legal profession is the division between barristers and solicitors. Barristers specialise in court work and legal advice relating...