Data points used to calculate the monthly average living costs in each city comprised of averages for monthly rent for a one-bedroom property close to the city ... the average moving cost of relocating to Hong Kong was the highest, at $3,877.29. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong hasn’t tightened GEM rules far enough, lawmaker says
Hong Kong’s securities regulators must tighten the rules and take tougher action to enhance the liquidity of shares listed on the city’s Growth Enterprise Market, or GEM, to instil confidence in a market where even companies that lack a profit track ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong withdraws visa-free facility for Indian
Beijing: In a setback to Indian travellers, Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China, has withdrawn the visa-free facility for Indians who will have to complete a pre-arrival registration from Monday. “The Pre-arrival Registration for Indian ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislation on alcohol sale ban to minors ‘not enough’
“The problem in Hong Kong is that there is a sense that the admission of alcoholism is not encouraged. Act quickly to end the scourge of underage drinking “There is no awareness of what it means for a young person to have a drinking problem. ( read original story ...)
Huge Hong Kong police operation ‘to prepare for the worst’ at three hotspots over holiday
They are equipped with high-level anti-riot gear, including the newly added pepper balls and paintball guns. Youngspiration and the Hong Kong National Party received a letter from the head of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department on Tuesday and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s democrats say no to China’s treasures
Not so, when the city is Hong Kong, and when the Palace Museum, which occupies most of Beijing’s vast Forbidden City, is doing the offering. In December Hong Kong’s chief secretary, Carrie Lam, announced surprise plans to build a branch of the Palace ... ( read original story ...)
Robust healthcare system pursued
The Government will work to provide a robust healthcare system for Hong Kong, Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man says. In the 2017 Policy Address, the Government pledged to provide an additional $2 billion to the Hospital Authority in total ... ( read original story ...)
Bad news for Indian travellers: Hong Kong withdraws visa-free facility
Indians will have to complete a pre-arrival registration January 23 onwards. In a setback to Indian travellers, Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China, has withdrawn the visa-free facility for Indians who will have to complete a pre-arrival ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Hong Kong fight over solo second in ABL
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT. Alab Pilipinas and fellow league newcomer Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions clash for the first time ever. Already with victories versus the league-leaders and the defending champions, Alab Pilipinas are casting their line for another big ... ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong Classic Mile: Our Selections
Beauty Generation, who was G1-placed in Australia when named Montaigne, has had two starts in Hong Kong, finishing second on debut in a 1400m Class 2 handicap behind My Darling before racing to a head victory in another Class 2 handicap over the Classic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Shares End Weaker After Yellen's Comments
Hong Kong stocks followed Asian markets lower on Thursday, with sentiment hurt by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's hints that the pace of U.S. interest rate hikes could accelerate. Continue Reading Below The benchmark Hang Seng index dropped 0.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong property tax may help end Singapore housing slump
A report from Bloomberg said Cushman & Wakefield Inc. expects the slide in the city-state’s home prices to end this year as foreign investors turned off by Hong Kong’s move to increase the stamp duty for overseas buyers look to Singapore instead. ( read original story ...)
Hong Hong needs to join the world of the truly modern entrepreneur – and the government isn’t helping
They care about something different above owning their own business. They seek to change or transmute value not seen by others. Hong Kong’s enduring myth is that its economy is built by entrepreneurs. But, the reality is they are independent businesses. ( read original story ...)
Investment forum in Hong Kong to intensify business ties with Belarus
MINSK, 19 January (BelTA) – The official visit of the Belarusian government delegation to China's special administrative region of Hong Kong is over, BelTA learned from the press service of the government. As part of the visit on 16-18 January, First ... ( read original story ...)