A Hong Kong university has scrapped an exhibition of World Press Photo winners just days ahead of its opening, citing "safety and security" fears. ( read original story ...)
Trading tax hike won’t harm competitiveness of Hong Kong’s stock market, says financial secretary
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Wednesday that the government will raise the stamp duty paid on listed stock trades from 0.1% to 0.13%. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Two rights groups quit Hong Kong as security law sends shudders through NGOs
At least two political rights groups advocating democracy have quietly quit Hong Kong and moved overseas, unnerved by a national security law that has fanned fears over the erosion of freedoms under ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong startups weigh GBA push
A major step for businesses looking to operate in the GBA, the scheme has also heightened focus on what could be possible for Hong Kong startups looking to serve a larger population outside of the ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Hong Kong starts virus jabs at community centers
Hong Kong has begun administering its first COVID-19 vaccines to the public, kicking off its mass inoculation targeting all 7.5 million residents. People age 60 and older and health care workers are ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and South Korea launch vaccination campaigns
South Korea and Hong Kong launch their vaccination campaigns against the coronavirus. Hong Kong begins with the Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine, while South Korea rolls out the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong financial secretary says economic relief measures are ‘to the best of our ability’
Paul Chan, financial secretary of Hong Kong, discusses the government's plans to spend more than 120 billion Hong Kong dollars ($15.5 billion) over the coming financial year to support businesses and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and South Korea start coronavirus vaccination drives
Hong Kong and South Korea kicked off coronavirus vaccination drives on Friday, as momentum builds for inoculation rollouts across the Asia-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Citic Capital-Backed UCO Cosmetics Weighing Hong Kong IPO
Hangzhou UCO Cosmetics Co., a Chinese e-commerce servicing company for beauty brands, is considering a Hong Kong initial public offering that could raise at least $300 million, according to people ... ( read original story ...)
Pagoda Skips Hong Kong, Eyes Shenzhen’s ChiNext for China’s First Fruit Retailer IPO
Pagoda Industrial Group, which may become the first Chinese fruit chain to get listed, is looking to go public in Shenzhen instead of Hong Kong. Pagoda is in the first phase of initial public offering ... ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma-backed Prenetics plots IPO after COVID-19 test success
Prenetics, the Hong Kong-based COVID-19 test provider that helped English football's Premier League resume matches, is planning an initial public offering as early as this year and is on track to ... ( read original story ...)
Top Hong Kong university cuts ties with student union over national security concerns
The Chinese University of Hong Kong has withdrawn recognition of its student union, saying criticism of the city's national security law by newly elected union leaders may have been illegal. The move, ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: 1st vaccines reach arms in S. Korea, Hong Kong
Hong Kong has struck deals to buy 22.5 million doses ... The government had said vaccinations for the elderly will start April 12. But worries had been growing about an ample supply. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Hong Kong plans lower budget deficit as economy expected to recover
Hong Kong plans to run a much lower budget deficit in the coming fiscal year as the economy is expected to recover from its longest recession on record, Finance Secretary Paul Chan said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)