Hong Kong residents who qualify for the program will be granted a work permit for 18 months and a reprieve from deportation. ( read original story ...)
Biden offers temporary ‘safe haven’ to Hong Kong residents in U.S
President Joe Biden on Thursday offered temporary "safe haven" to Hong Kong residents in the United States, allowing potentially thousands of people to extend their stay in the country in response to ... ( read original story ...)
China startups shut out of US face tougher Hong Kong IPO rules
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. makes far more stringent demands on companies planning a listing than its New York peers. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property tycoon Vincent Lo mulls spinning off Shui On Land’s commercial assets in China
Shui On Land is considering reviving a plan to spin off its commercial investment properties and property management business and list them in Hong Kong. The move comes after a plan to spin off its ... ( read original story ...)
Corruption charges dropped for Hong Kong singer, activist
Prosecutors in Hong Kong on Thursday dropped corruption charges against a prominent singer and pro-democracy activist, after initially accusing him of providing entertainment to sway voters in a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is giving residents $650 shopping vouchers. We asked 12 people how they’re spending the money.
Hong Kong is giving out $650 in shopping vouchers to every resident aged 18 and above. This scheme to boost Hong Kong's retail industry will cost the city's government $7.2 billion. Insider asked 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist singer cleared of ‘corrupt conduct’ charge
A Hong Kong judge cleared on Thursday singer and pro-democracy activist Anthony Wong of a charge of "corrupt conduct" filed this week by the city's anti-corruption watchdog over an appearance at an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Covid-Free Streak Ends With First Case in 58 Days
Hong Kong’s streak of infection-free days came to an end with the first local Covid-19 case in nearly two months, just as the government began easing restrictions on international travel. ( read original story ...)
Kenanga issues Hang Seng structured warrants
HANG SENG Index structured warrants issued by Kenanga Investment Bank are now listed on FBMKLCI namely, HSI-CIW and HSI-HMO.This launch marks Kenanga’s first foray into offering investors exposure to ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Developer Shui On Land Mulls Hong Kong IPO for Xintiandi Unit
Chinese real estate giant Shui On Land is considering spinning off the subsidiary behind its legendary restaurant and shopping complex Xintiandi in downtown Shanghai, which now boasts a nationwide ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong residents back from mainland China should be doing hotel – not home – quarantine, experts say
But even a shift to home isolation is not enough, given the fresh outbreaks across the border, experts and lawmakers warn Residents returning to Hong Kong from mainland Chinese cities with Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong expected to confirm first local Covid-19 case in two months
The suspected case is an unvaccinated 43-year-old construction worker with no recent travel history.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Table Tennis-Hong Kong bags first women’s team bronze
Hong Kong's Lee Ho Ching, Doo Hoi Kem and Minnie Soo Wai Yam secured bronze at the women's team event on Thursday after a close 3-1 win over the German team. The Hong Kong trio dashed and hugged in ... ( read original story ...)
Xinhua Commentary: Hypocritical Washington and its lies of “standing with Hong Kong”
Unsurprisingly, Washington once again chose to stand against righteousness, morality and the general interest of the Hong Kong people. In the latest move of its China-smearing campaign, the White ... ( read original story ...)