As airlines prepare for what is normally one of the busiest times of the year, Cathay Pacific is finding itself having to consolidate its upcoming schedules. It serves Hong Kong, a territory that has ... ( read original story ...)
Golden Horse a holdout for films censored in Hong Kong and China
With no mainstream Chinese films showing for the third year running, Taiwan’s top film festival may have lost some luster, but directors and critics say it remains a crucial bulwark against Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC unveils new Wealth Centre imbued with sustainability, innovation and digital art
On top of a prime location that is within easy reach, sustainability, innovation and digital art are perfectly blended into the new wealth centre to bring high-net-worth clients a whole new experience ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s status as a global financial centre can withstand city’s quarantine rules, SFC chief says
'There will be no long-term impact on Hong Kong as international financial centre,' says SFC CEO Ashley Alder Alder, who is currently undergoing a 21-day quarantine after returning from the COP26 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: New listing regime in progress
IPO funds raised in Hong Kong reached HK$400 billion last year, up a cheering 27% over 2019. As of September, total funds raised through IPOs exceeded HK$280 billion. Consider, too, the role of ... ( read original story ...)
Morgan Stanley joins JPMorgan in paying bankers’ Hong Kong quarantine bills
Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan will compensate their Hong Kong-based employees for quarantine hotel expenses incurred in returning to the city from certain types of personal travel. As some countries ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong set to fully reopen border with mainland
Chief Secretary John Lee said Hong Kong has in principle met the requirements for a full border reopening. Speaking after holding talks with ... ( read original story ...)
Foodpanda riders’ strike: a look behind the scenes of 2-day action and what it says of Hong Kong’s labour movement
Showdown between online meals delivery platform and couriers ends in ‘very good package’ accepted by riders, who organised themselves in chat groups. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Covid: Black Sheep Restaurants group is paying $650k to fly staff home
A Hong Kong restaurant group is offering to fly 250 of its foreign staff home to see their families all over the world -- and they'll pay for their lengthy quarantines upon their return. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong antitrust watchdog recommends reduced fines for 3 companies that took part in cartel
In a first for Hong Kong’s antitrust watchdog, regulators have recommended reduced penalties for three companies found to have engaged in cartel-like behaviour in exchange for their cooperation with ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Pacific slashing passenger flights to Hong Kong over holiday season
Cathay Pacific is cutting back on both long- and short-haul passenger flights to Hong Kong next month to adjust for a looming staffing shortage over the Christmas and New Year holidays. About a third ... ( read original story ...)
PolyU launches its 85th Anniversary celebration, pledging to help Hong Kong shine as an international innovation and technology hub
The celebration of the 85th Anniversary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) commenced today with a kick-off ceremony held at the Jockey Club Auditorium. ( read original story ...)
China’s October net gold imports via Hong Kong hit 3-year high
China's net gold imports via Hong Kong jumped 56% in October from the previous month to the highest since June 2018, as buyers in the top consumer stocked up on the metal as a cushion against rising ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Pacific to cut flights as Hong Kong COVID-19 rules bite
Cathay Pacific on Thursday (Nov 25) said it will slash passenger flights into Hong Kong next month as the city's strict travel curbs continue to keep international travellers away at a time when ... ( read original story ...)