Buschy HK
Discusses Hong Kong equity news such as Hang Seng Bank privatization.
King Li Appointed Founding Dean of HKUST Medicine School
Physician-scientist Professor King Li has been announced as the founding dean of the new HKUST school of medicine. Li previously served as the founding dean of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2016 to 2021.
HKIA Terminal 2 Opens, HK Airlines Leads, McDonald’s Arrives
The new Terminal 2 at HKIA officially opens today, with Hong Kong Airlines becoming the first airline to operate out of the new terminal. And wherever there is a new airport terminal, there is of course a new McDonald's.
Northern Metropolis Projected to Cost over HK$360bn, 39% Publicly Funded
Standard & Poors says the Northern Metropolis will cost more than HK$360 billion over the next 5-6 years, with around 39% of that being covered by government-related entities.
MTR Limits Underground Service During Typhoons Above T8
MTR has announced new guidelines for train services during typhoons with strengths greater than T8, with underground lines continuing with limited service. https://www.mtr.com.hk/archive/corporate/en/press_release/PR-26-035-E.pdf
Tripperhead Gazette Issue Live Now, Free Tomorrow
The Tripperhead Gazette Monday May 11th is live for paid subscribers, free to read tomorrow morning from 8am. Subscribe for free at https://tripperhead.com
HK to Grant 10k Ride‑hailing Licences, Cuts Uber’s Request
The Hong Kong Economic Journal reports the HK Government is set to issue at least 10,000 ride-hailing licences in the first stage, with the first legal drivers set to hit the roads in Q4. The 10k figure is well below the...
Hong Kong Posts 5.9% Q1 Growth, 13th Straight Rise
Hong Kong's economy expanded 5.9% in the first quarter from a year earlier, official advance estimates showed on Tuesday, the 13th consecutive quarter of growth and the strongest quarterly rate in nearly five years.
CK Hutchison Sells 49% VodafoneThree Stake for £4.3bn
CK Hutchison has agreed to sell its 49% stake in VodafoneThree to majority shareholder Vodafone for £4.3 billion (HK$45.494 billion), subject to regulatory approval. HKEX Announcement: https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2026/0505/2026050500405.pdf
Uber Reportedly Acquires Hong Kong’s FlyTaxi, Details Unconfirmed
Sing Tao Daily reports Hong Kong taxi app FlyTaxi has been acquired by Uber. The Next Web says the transaction has not yet been independently confirmed by Uber or FlyTaxi and the financial terms have not been disclosed in the available...
Non‑Acute Hospital Wards Extend Visiting Hours, Pediatrics 24‑Hour Access
New non-acute public hospital ward visiting hours to increase, with rollout starting in May thru to end-July: • paediatric wards: increase from 4 to 24 hours • rehabilitation, convalescent, infirmary, palliative and hospice wards: increase from 4 to 9 hours • no changes...
Govt Refuses Forced Eviction, but Staying Becomes Untenable
Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong says the government won't force Wang Chi House residents to move, but staying on will be very difficult. • maintenance issues including large payments • lease issues SCMP: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3351658/hong-kong-adds-spared-wang-fuk-court-block-resettlement-plan-most-opt-sell
HKUST's New Complex Boosts Doctor Training, Global Medical Hub
Chief Executive John Lee, at the groundbreaking ceremony for HKUST's new medical education and research complex: • will increase local doctor training, easing manpower shortages • will help meet challenges of an aging population • Hong Kong is fast emerging as...
Avoid These Hotspots This Labour Day Golden Week
HK01 with a list of places to avoid (due to expected crowds/XHS photo ops) during the Labour Day Golden Week: 1. K11 Musea 2. Exit B3 Mongkok MTR footbridge 3. Wan Chai Temporary Promenade 4. Central Market 5. Kennedy Town waterfront 6. Shek Tong Tsui 7. Stanley 8....
MTR Issues Record HK$18.8bn Green Bond, First Local Dollar Issuance
MTR Corporation (0066) has priced its HK$18.8 billion corporate green bonds, marking its inaugural local dollar public bond issuance and the largest bond transaction in the Hong Kong dollar market.
Hong Kong March 2026: Warmest, Wettest on Record
🇭🇰🌞🌦️⛈️ Hong Kong weather March 2026: "An unseasonably warm and rainy March" • 🌡️ mean daily max 24.5°C, 2.6° above normal • 🌡️ mean daily min 19.6°C, 2.0° above normal • 🌧️ 154.4 mm, 79.1 mm above normal https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202604/02/P2026040200448.htm