The Standard (Hong Kong)

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Sunac China (1918) said it has gained the support from nearly two-thirds of holders of its outstanding debts for offshore debt restructuring.

1 month ago | thestandard.com.hk

Charging stations for electric vehicles “Charge Wonderful Life” are now in operation at Sino Group’s Skyline Tower in Kowloon Bay, with a launch ceremony held recently. This collaboration between Sino Group and “Charge Wonderful Life” is set to accelerate the development of green infrastructure in Hong Kong, supporting its vision as a low-carbon smart city.

2 months ago | thestandard.com.hk

Invest Hong Kong is set to visit Colombia, Peru, and Argentina within the year, co-organizing investment promotion activities with local chambers of commerce to strengthen outreach in Latin America, said Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau.Yau told lawmakers on Wednesday that the government has been actively expanding its economic and trade network in emerging markets as merchandise trade between Hong Kong and Latin America reached about HK$124.3 billion last year, a 17 percent increase from 2023.Services trade also grew by 24 percent year-on-year to HK$7.8 billion in 2023.To deepen economic ties, the city has signed free trade agreements

2 months ago | thestandard.com.hk

Sydney beachfront properties were flooded and coastal infrastructure damaged after a large swell combined with a king tide to batter the Australian shore, officials said yesterday.Several homes were evacuated at Botany Bay in Sydney's south around midnight as waves surged across the coast, according to emergency services.Further north at Sydney's premier Bondi Beach, the coast was lashed by a 5.5-meter swell, officials said. Windows were shattered at Bondi Icebergs Swimming Club, a waterfront pool, gymnasium and restaurant complex. CCTV footage showed waves bursting through glass doors after 11pm on Tuesday."It has just been devastating," club general manager Bob Tate said.

Mar 27, 2025 | thestandard.com.hk

US gold futures scaled a record peak on Thursday, as investors sought the safe-haven asset in response to escalating global trade tensi...