Economic growth in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in 2021 will likely approach 6.5 percent, HKSAR Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po predicted on Sunday. Data for the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong insurers bank on technology to detect fraudulent claims in one corner of US$75 billion industry
Hong Kong insurers are strengthening their efforts to stamp out fraudulent claims involving critical illness policies following a rise in such cases in one small corner of the city’s US$74.7 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland Chinese lawyer who tried to help Hong Kong fugitive arrested while fleeing to Taiwan stripped of licence
Lin Qilei was involved in defence of Hong Kong fugitives caught by national coastguard trying to flee to Taiwan last year. ( read original story ...)
Pair of Northern Metropolis towns on fast track, Hong Kong development chief says after site visits
The process of levelling land for project in Kwu Tung North to be completed by mid-2022, development secretary Michael Wong says; the two sites will together provide housing for about 188,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Northwell and ‘startup studio’ Aegis launch new $100M venture
Northwell Health and Manhattan-based "startup studio" Aegis Ventures hope those are among ... Aegis’ chairman, Bill Schoenfeld, is also chairman and co-founder of Hong Kong-based Asia Pacific Land, ... ( read original story ...)
As rivals reopen, Hong Kong doubles down on COVID-19 isolation
Hong Kong's decision to descend deeper into international coronavirus isolation as rivals reopen is causing consternation among managers at multinationals who see no end to a zero-COVID strategy ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong GDP growth should hit ‘upper end’ of predictions, finance chief says, but salaries lag behind
City should near 6.5 per cent growth year-on-year, but average pay cheques lagging when inflation taken into account, Paul Chan says. ( read original story ...)
Face off: Should consumer vouchers be given to all Hong Kong permanent residents, regardless of age?
Each week, two of our readers debate a hot topic in a showdown that doesn’t necessarily reflect their personal viewpoint. This week, students discuss whether more Hongkongers should be included in a ... ( read original story ...)
As rivals reopen, Hong Kong doubles down on virus isolation
Hong Kong's decision to descend deeper into international coronavirus isolation as rivals reopen is causing consternation among managers at multinationals who see no end to a zero-Covid strategy ... ( read original story ...)
New Chinese law allows censorship of movies playing in Hong Kong
The Beijing-ruled Hong Kong legislature has passed a new film censorship law, according to news reports. The law allows Hong Kong's Chief Secretary to revoke a film's license if it conflicts with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elections: only 15 hopefuls file papers on first day of nominations for Legislative Council poll
Election Committee seats Only 15 applicants filed papers when nominations opened on Saturday for Hong Kong’s first Legislative Council poll under an electoral overhaul ordered by Beijing, less than ... ( read original story ...)
Squid Game costumes all the rage for Hong Kong Halloween revellers in Lan Kwai Fong nightlife hub
Thousands throng streets on night before Halloween, many dressed in elaborate costumes and drawing crowds of photo-takers. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Turning disability into creativity
A group of artists with disabilities is proving that creativity transcends all boundaries. With the support of the Social Welfare Department’s Arts Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong – Gall Advises On Ongoing Restructuring Of Luckin Coffee Inc.
In May 2020, Gall obtained a Mareva and proprietary injunction for the AHG against Luckin Coffee and its associated companies in Hong Kong to prevent the dissipation of assets after discovery of the ... ( read original story ...)