Hong Kong will likely make more restaurants require check-in via its Covid-19 contact tracing app in a push to accelerate reopening the city’s border with mainland China, a pro-government lawmaker ... ( read original story ...)
The forgotten architectural features that dot Hong Kong’s streets
Hong Kong’s Thomassons – useless, but well maintained architectural leftovers named after an obscure professional baseball player – are the subject of a forthcoming TEDx talk in the city. ( read original story ...)
Who is a Hong Konger? The US government has one of the widest definitions
Who gets to call themselves a Hong Konger, let alone how to define what it means to be of and from Hong Kong, has never had a clear cut answer. In large part, that’s a result of the city’s history as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong border reopening: quarantine-free travel to mainland China could come next month, but movement will be limited to Guangdong
Hong Kong travellers could be allowed to visit mainland China as early as next month without having to quarantine under a plan to gradually reopen the border, the Post has learned, but movement will ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong in talks with China to open border, report says
Hong Kong is in advanced discussions with Chinese officials about potentially reopening their shared border, according to local media reports, as the former British colony pushes to overcome the ... ( read original story ...)
Firm of ex-contender in Hong Kong Legco polls sues officials over inaction in murder case leading to 2019 protests
Siu See-kong, best known for his ‘rice bowl dance’ in a 2007 campaign, files civil suit at High Court, arguing city has jurisdiction to hold trial for Chan Tong-kai. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Asset Management hires new regional CEO for Asia Pacific and Hong Kong
HSBC Asset Management has hired Daisy Ho from Fidelity International as its new regional chief executive officer for Asia Pacific and Hong Kong. She succeeds Pedro Bastos, who has been appointed to a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong regulator re-evaluates retail crypto ETFs laws
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has received many requests to approve Crypto ETFs for trading. The Securities and Futures Commission, or SFC, in Hong Kong is reviewing regulations ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System has surpassed 700,000 transactions a day in fintech milestone, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
The Faster Payment System is one of several ways Hong Kong is seeking to remain at the cusp of financial sector innovation, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said at the 2021 Hong Kong FinTech Week ... ( read original story ...)
Bankers marooned in Hong Kong learn to adapt
Hong Kong’s harsh quarantine rules could stay for another year – and possibly longer. So could China’s. Bankers aren’t happy, but they’ve learned to adapt. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Start Boosters; WHO Approves Covaxin: Virus Update
Hong Kong’s government has approved giving out booster shots for high-risk groups starting this month, including people over 60 and those with weakened immune systems. Most Read from BloombergSupply ... ( read original story ...)
Top 10 financial institutions in HK that best convert consumers through purchase funnel
HSBC and Hang Seng Bank are the most capable brands to convert consumers through the purchase funnel, while Octopus Card was the most successful payment system, according to a YouGov study. AIA came ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Data Shows Hong Kong Stands Firm as Vibrant Business and Financial Hub
Despite the pandemic and other challenges, Hong Kong remains a resilient economy with unique advantages and unlimited opportunities for businesses. ( read original story ...)
Covid live: Van-Tam warns UK ‘too many people believe pandemic is over’; Hong Kong to roll out booster shots
England’s deputy CMO says ‘the caution people take or don’t take’ will determine winter severity; elderly can start booking jabs in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)