Singaporean-born restaurateur Yenn Wong talks to us about her rise to the top of Hong Kong’s hospitality scene and the future of Jia Group ... ( read original story ...)
Does Carrie Lam’s ambitious plan to overhaul the Hong Kong government go far enough?
Some critics ask whether combining housing and development, for example, would better position government to tackle housing shortage. ( read original story ...)
Chinese restaurant supplier Meicai cuts 40% more jobs ahead of Hong Kong IPO: report
Meicai, a Chinese app that supplies farm-to-table produce for restaurants, is starting a new round of layoffs which will affect around 40% of the company’s workforce, Chinese media outlet iFeng ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land HOME FUND launches new initiatives to alleviate housing-related social issues in Hong Kong
Hongkong Land HOME FUND ("HOME FUND ") today realises its vision of alleviating housing-related social issues in Hong Kong with the launch of new and extended CSR ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist on bail re-arrested for remarks ‘endangering national security’
A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist was re-arrested on suspicion of making remarks endangering national security after being released on bail last year in a case in which he faces charges of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong May Hack BioNTech Shot For Kids Amid Supply Shortages
Hong Kong’s vaccine advisory panel recommended giving a partial dose of BioNTech SE’s adult Covid shot to younger children, resorting to an “off-label use” amid supply shortages for a pediatric ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron: Hong Kong faces new Covid-19 cluster linked to hotpot restaurant as more infections tied to bank outbreak surface
In North Point, 14 households ordered to leave Maple Gardens Phase Three after experts detect vertical transmission of virus Fears of a new Covid-19 cluster linked to a hotpot restaurant have surfaced ... ( read original story ...)
Postcard from Hong Kong: ‘The Zero Covid strategy has brought the city to its knees’
A mesmerising mosaic of velvety mountains, meandering harbour, sky-piercing architecture, antique trams, colourful sea temples, lively street markets, neon sign ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Hong Kong Hits Developer With $5M Swaps Suit
HSBC's Hong Kong subsidiary has hit a property development company with a lawsuit in London as the bank seeks to claw back more than $4.6 million it says it is owed from swaps and derivatives ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Calls Stablecoins Crypto’s Greatest Threat
Hong Kong’s banking regulator is looking hardest at payments-related stablecoins when it comes to regulating cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Digital Assets Startup SEBA Bank Notches $120M in Series C Funding
Digital assets startup SEBA Bank raised $120 million in a Series C funding round led by Altive, Ordway Selections, Summer Capital and DeFi Technologies. ( read original story ...)
Sojitz Hong Kong subsidiary fined $5.2M for violating Iran sanctions
Sojitz HK agreed to pay approximately $5.2 million for violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran that occurred when rogue employees deliberately misled company executives and compliance regarding the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC rolls out first sustainability-linked trade finance deal in Hong Kong
HSBC has arranged a trade facility for multinational garment manufacturing company Epic Group that it says is its first sustainability-linked trade finance transaction in Hong Kong. The proceeds will ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC makes senior appointments for Investments & Wealth Solutions
HSBC has announced the appointment of Wei Mei Tan and Michael Wong within Investments & Wealth Solutions under Wealth & Personal Banking. Wei Mei Tan is appointed as Global and Asia Head of Advisory, ... ( read original story ...)