Hong Kong has become one of the world’s most isolated cities thanks to its strict travel restrictions under the zero-COVID policy. Despite its attempt to loosen air travel restrictions on April 1, ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong buyers splurge on Australian homes, but overall investment trends lower
"Australian property has had consistent appeal for generations, particularly among purchasers from Hong Kong," said Justin Brown, chairman, residential projects, CBRE Australia. "Their reasons range ... ( read original story ...)
US stocks retreat ahead of bank earnings
Wall Street stocks fell again on Tuesday as markets digested the latest report showing higher consumer prices, while bank shares retreated ahead of earnings reports. The consumer price index ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing denounces ‘unreasonable’ US remarks over arrest of veteran Hong Kong journalist, demands end to ‘boring political show’
Response from Chinese Foreign Ministry follows social media post by US State Department spokesman calling for release of journalist Allan Au. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong researchers develop device that can detect coronavirus in people and the environment, results ready on the spot in 40 minutes
University researchers in Hong Kong have developed a device that can test for the coronavirus in people and the environment, with results delivered on the spot in just 40 minutes. The team from ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Guangdong lockdown ‘would be a disaster’ for Hong Kong’s logistics sector, industry players warn
Freight companies were losing business after some customers chose to pick up their goods directly on the mainland without going through Hong Kong, Yuen said. "If this continues for months, Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: 700-plus nominations for leadership hopeful John Lee spark ‘bad precedent’ concern
Since the nomination period opened, Hong Kong's business and political elites in the Election Committee have been heaping praise on Lee, visiting his campaign headquarters in Wan Chai to submit their ... ( read original story ...)
Need for Speed gets Hong Kong’s Animoca in driver’s seat
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands has acquired French racing game studio Eden Games, as Animoca expands its blockchain gaming business. See related article: Animoca Brands halts services to Russians: ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong tours can resume if local guides, participants fulfil vaccination, testing requirements, commerce chief says
The question is when we can reboot our business," he said. "Does the government have plans ... said it had been in talks with the government about resuming cruises to Hong Kong. "Royal Caribbean ... ( read original story ...)
2022 Pipes and Fittings Market in Hong Kong Business Report – Find Prospective Partners and Suppliers – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Pipes and Fittings Market in Hong Kong: Business Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report presents analysis of pipes and fittings market in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s OneDegree Says It’s Been Approached on SPAC Listing
OneDegree, a Hong Kong-based insurer of digital assets, has been approached by investment banks about going public through a blank-check company, its co-founder said. The firm, one of four with a ... ( read original story ...)
CPA Australia: Hong Kong SMEs confident in overcoming fifth wave of COVID
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12 April 2022 - Most small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong are confident they will overcome the city's fifth wave of the pandemic. However, to take ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Veteran journalist arrested for sedition
This week, authorities in Hong Kong arrested a veteran journalist over charges of sedition. If proven guilty, journalist Allan Au would face up to a year in prison. Au was arrested by authorities in ... ( read original story ...)
Joan Cornellà NFT project apologises over copyright infringement of film starring Hong Kong ‘King of Comedy’ Stephen Chow
Hong Kong-based Fwenclub released an NFT image based on the 1994 spy comedy From Beijing with Love without permission. ( read original story ...)