Stories from Hong Kong

Huahong Semiconductor's stock price decreased by 10.6%, while Pop Mart's stock price increased by 5.9%. The broadcast noted that Pop Mart shares rose 5.9%, while another stock, identified by the value 130.8, fell by 10.6%.

The local women's doubles league in Hong Kong is entering its final stages, with the last stretch of matches scheduled for tomorrow night. The shop rental market in Hong Kong is showing improvement, reflecting the performance of the retail market. Hong Kong is being utilized as a launchpad for new brands, primarily targeting young consumers. New brands using Hong Kong as a launchpad primarily target young consumers in China and North Asia, including Korea and Japan, accounting for approximately 80% of these brands. Hong Kong's shop rental market has seen improvements, reflecting an increase in overall tourist numbers, particularly in major tourist areas. Overall shop rents in Hong Kong have improved, a development attributed to an increase in tourist numbers, which is noticeable in major tourist areas.

Hong Kong's Nan Hua team has qualified for the next round of a competition, securing one of two remaining spots. The next round of matches for the competition will commence on May 19th.

A team representing Hong Kong has turned semi-professional this year, similar to another team named 'Jiezi' which competed last year. The Hong Kong team has hired two Filipino foreign players in the past six months and is now competing for a top position, with players expressing anticipation for the upcoming match. The Renzhushe team has hired two Filipino foreign players and has increased player support, now providing fixed monthly transportation fees in addition to previous meal allowances.

Traffic congestion is reported on several routes in Hong Kong, including Red Gate Road Long Mei towards Fenwick Street, Queen's Road East Long Mei East Terrace, and from South District's Former Upper Bay Road towards Royal Port, then back to Ship District via South Bay Road. China's Foreign Ministry Commissioner to Hong Kong, Qiu Jianchun, stated that China, as a founding country, will continue to support the development of the International Mediation Court. China's National 155 Plan explicitly supports the International Mediation Court's role in consolidating Hong Kong's position in peaceful dispute resolution. Li Ka-shing highlighted Hong Kong's self-reliance as a global trade capital, noting its relevant conditions and the national 155 plan's support for the WTO's role in promoting Hong Kong's future.

The Labor Department will hold a job fair from May 12 to 13 at the Wong Tai Sin Plaza. Over 60 organizations are expected to participate in the job fair, offering various employment vacancies and direct recruitment opportunities.

A road in West District Tai Mei Wan, Hong Kong, will be closed until tomorrow night.

Multiple legislators have expressed concern regarding the impact of public healthcare fee increases, specifically questioning if it will lead to higher charges in the private market. Multiple legislators expressed concern over the impact of public healthcare fee hikes, specifically regarding potential increases in private market fees and a lack of consultation with the Legislative Council on specific increases and implementation details. The Labor Department said that the reform includes both increases and decreases, with over 390,000 individuals who previously paid now receiving free services. They noted that the Legislative Council was not consulted on specific fee adjustments and implementation details before the reform. The Labour Department reiterated that the reform involves both additions and subtractions, with over 390,000 people gaining free services that were previously paid.

A proposal's withdrawal will be considered if the chairman of the owners' corporation receives a joint signature from 50% of the owners.

Hong Kong Secretary for Health, Lo Chung-mau, stated that the industrial medical fee reform has been largely smooth since its implementation. Tencent Holdings fell 7.6 to 469.8, while Southern Hensen Technology dropped 5.6 to 4.95.4. Hensen China Enterprises decreased 4.4 to 90.96. Alibaba saw a 2.3 decline to 138.6, and Huahong Semiconductor fell 13.5 to 127.9. Baobao Motor, however, rose 5.2 to 167.4. Multiple legislators expressed concern regarding the impact of public healthcare fee increases, questioning if they would lead to higher private market fees. Southern Hang Seng Technology also declined 5.6 points, and Hang Seng China Enterprises was down 4.4 points. Conversely, Baobao Motor saw a rise of 5.2. Henssen Technology also dropped by 5.6%, and Henssen China Enterprises fell by 4.4%. Alibaba's stock price fell 2.3 to 138.6, while Huahong Semiconductor declined 13.5 to 127.9.