The lack of work in Hong Kong’s entertainment industry is driving an exodus of actors to China, where they are hired for drama series – and live-stream sales promotion. ( read original story ...)
A man stabbed a Hong Kong police officer. Now people are calling him a hero
An attack on a police officer in Hong Kong has exposed that while protests and political opposition have been blunted, the anger that rocked the city in 2019 lingers on. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Brace for incoming!
A veteran observer of Hong Kong’s financial markets argues that the Chinese government’s moves this week against newly listed ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing augur a Great Financial Decoupling that ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Marathon to slash entry numbers by 75 per cent for postponed October races
The postponed Hong Kong Marathon will only allow 18,500 participants as organisers seek senior government and medical experts’ approval by August. ( read original story ...)
China Lambasts U.S. ‘Insolence and Paranoia’ Over Hong Kong Sanctions
"Their actions are rooted in the American anxiety that China's development will one day threaten U.S. hegemony," a column published by Xinhua News Agency said. ( read original story ...)
Britain, U.S. and others highly concerned by possible new Hong Kong media laws
Britain, the United States and a coalition of other nations said on Friday they were concerned that further legislation in Hong Kong could be used to curtail media freedom. "We are highly concerned ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel operator to raise tolls by up to 9 per cent from July 18
Travel via Tai Lam Tunnel will become more expensive, with tolls raised from between HK$4 and HK$15 for various categories of vehicles. ( read original story ...)
China’s easing gesture underscores growth worries
Beijing has relaxed its monetary policy tone. The People’s Bank of China on Friday cut the amount of cash most banks are required to hold as reserves for the first time in over a year , releasing 1 ... ( read original story ...)
China Cuts Reserve Ratio for Banks to Boost Slowing Economy
Sign up for the New Economy Daily newsletter, follow us @economics and subscribe to our podcast.China’s central bank cut the amount of cash most banks must hold in reserve in order to boost lending ... ( read original story ...)
China: Wealth Management Tax Updates
Nancy Lai and Tingting Guo of Baker McKenzie discuss recent Chinese developments relating to tax enforcement for HNWIs, PRC tax residency status of individual taxpayers, taxation of family trusts, and ... ( read original story ...)
Oversold Hang Seng Nonetheless Called Lower On Friday
The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in eight straight sessions, plummeting more than 2,110 points or 7.3 percent along the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Digital Renminbi Trial Has 10M Eligible Users
China’s central bank deputy governor has said that its central bank digital currency (CBDC) trial now involves 10 million people. ( read original story ...)
(Members only) Executive Briefing | The Future of Hong Kong for Australian Businesses
How can Australian business maintain a strong presence in Hong Kong in light of the National Security Law? What are the strengths Hong Kong is likely to retain as a business centre and how can the ... ( read original story ...)
Great Place to Work releases its 6th annual list of Best Workplaces in Hong Kong
Following the well-being practices, Ms. Anna Yau, Business Analyst at Great Place to Work® Greater China shared some interesting findings related to Best Workplaces in Hong Kong, Taiwan and ... ( read original story ...)