The stock-exchange operator said Wednesday that net profit jumped 41% from a year earlier to 4.44 billion Hong Kong dollars, equivalent to US$569.3 million. That beat the HK$4.10 billion consensus estimate of analysts in a Visible Alpha poll.

Hong Kong's stock exchange operator said on Wednesday its first half profit rose almost 40% to a record HK$8.52 billion ($1.09 billion), driven by a sharp increase in daily stock trading and a revived listings market.

An entire generation of classics from this golden age of action cinema is finally being restored and rereleased in the U.S.

Meanwhile, testing centre takes legal action against firm involved in water scandal for falsely claiming the body had issued safety certificates.

Global shares are mostly lower, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other artificial-intelligence stars

The Wedding Planner Hong Kong has announced an expansion of its operational capabilities and service offerings, strengthening its role as a multidisciplinary event planner serving both private and corporate clients.

Hong Kong's stock exchange operator said on Wednesday its first half profit reached HK$8.52 billion ($1.09 billion), up almost 40 per cent, driven by a sharp increase in daily stock trading and a revived listings market.

A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and a former lawmaker who are wanted by the city’s authorities have been granted asylum in Great Britain and Australia, respectively.

Ex-lawmaker Ted Hui and pro-independence activist Tony Chung have received asylum in Australia and UK, respectively.

Enjoy Aqua’s new Summer Weekend Brunch – with Angus beef and sashimi – on Saturday, then head to Repulse Bay on Sunday for a weekend wellness wind down.