Hong Kong began administering its first COVID-19 vaccines to the public, kicking off its program offering free vaccinations to all 7.5 million residents ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Campaign to Crush Democracy in Hong Kong Is Working
Hong Kong, the freewheeling former British colony, has been brought to heel by a new national-security law used to quell street protests, ban foreign lobbying and gut the legislature. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s trading tax hike spurred markets into a ‘healthy correction,’ says Goldman Sachs
Hong Kong's markets tumbled on Wednesday following the announcement of an increase in the stamp duty on stock transfers to 0.13% from 0.1%. ( read original story ...)
IWG Opens in the Quayside in Third Takeover of Hong Kong WeWork Location
IWG has opened a Signature by Regus office in a former WeWork location in The Quayside in Hong Kong's Kowloon East area. ( read original story ...)
Sheffield dad trapped alone in Hong Kong since start of Covid – with no idea when he can come home
Tim hasn't been home to Sheffield since March last year due to restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Infection control centre to open
The Hospital Authority has completed the preparation work for the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre which will start admitting confirmed COVID-19 patients with suitable clinical ... ( read original story ...)
Fanatics pairs with Hillhouse Capital to start $1 billion sports retail unit in China
Hillhouse was founded by Chinese businessman Zhang Lei and also backs sports retailer Topsports International Holdings, which raised $1 billion in 2019 as it listed its IPO in Hong Kong, according to ... ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: PolyU welcomes the initiatives in the Financial Secretary’s 2021-22 Budget
Professor Jin-Guang TENG, President of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), welcomes and supports the initiatives on innovation and technology (I&T) as well as higher education as announced ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan denies Hong Kong film tycoon residency
Taiwan has refused to grant residency to a famous Hong Kong entertainment tycoon -- whose family are vocally pro-Beijing -- on "national security" grounds, the government and media said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan tells China it ‘can’t tolerate mass arrests’ under Hong Kong’s national security law
Unusually forceful’ statement by Tokyo is seen as ‘returning a favour’ to the United States for its support in the East China Sea. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks rebound from rout as traders expect limited impact from higher trading fees
Hong Kong stocks recoup some of Wednesday’s steep losses as traders see limited impact from the first stock stamp-duty hike since 1993. Most markets in the region advanced as the Fed plays down ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief says HK$5,000 vouchers can be for wet markets and restaurants, vows to prevent misuse
A day after unveiling plan in his budget address, Paul Chan notes pandemic funds already in place to help market stalls upgrade to accept Octopus cards. ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Airlines files application, routes include Hong Kong and Guam
Guam can soon expect routes to Hong Kong through Greater Bay Airlines, according to an Guam International Airport Authority meeting Thursday. Founded by Hong Kong property tycoon Bill Wong, the ... ( read original story ...)
Innovation, not low costs, will energise Hong Kong stock market, finance chief says in defending tax increase
Paul Chan cites sheer volume of mainland securities traded on HKEX in arguing the city’s primary competitor is China. ( read original story ...)