The epicentre of global initial public offering activity has shifted east to China as waves of volatility and slumping stock markets have sent virtually all sizeable listings in the US into limbo. ( read original story ...)
AXA Hong Kong and HSBC jointly launch HelperShield Insurance
15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With an increasing market demand for domestic helpers in recent years, AXA Hong Kong ("AXA") and HSBC launch a new insurance plan, "HelperShield Insurance", to offer ... ( read original story ...)
Deeptech Innovation Boon India’s Startup Ecosystem
Deep-tech plays a vital role in fostering India's startup ecosystem through innovation of indigenous technology. ( read original story ...)
‘Food of my generation’: tiny Hong Kong bakery with big impact to close after almost half a century in business
Hoover Cake Shop in Kowloon City to shut its doors after half a century of serving up tasty traditional treats. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should consider ending hotel quarantine if Covid-19 cases stabilise in coming 2 weeks: government pandemic adviser
Government pandemic adviser David Hui also suggests scrapping PCR requirement for inbound travellers Another health expert recommends opening up before November if city's Covid-19 death rate continues ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hong Kong should consider ending hotel quarantine if Covid-19 cases stabilise in coming 2 weeks’; city logs 7,190 infections
Government pandemic adviser David Hui also suggests scrapping PCR requirement for inbound travellers Another health expert recommends opening up before November if city's Covid-19 death rate continues ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may record its second worst deficit in history at more than HK$100 billion amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic: Paul Chan
Government's financial reserve might further dip to around HK$800 billion, Chan reveals on blog 'Amid the economic slump, the government's revenue is not going to meet its expectation while its ... ( read original story ...)
How ‘Anonymous’ wrote the story of the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong in World War II: the life of Major Evan George Stewart
When the Japanese invaded Hong Kong, Major Evan George Stewart of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force was involved in some fierce fighting. As a POW, he helped write a detailed account of the battle ... ( read original story ...)
Documentary about Hong Kong media mogul, activist highlights the deterioration of the city’s freedoms
A documentary about a Hong Kong media tycoon and activist, which explores how rights and freedoms have deteriorated in the city over the last few years, will be screened on Sunday at the VIFF Centre ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong takes a rare chance to protest while mourning the Queen
A snowdrift of flowers, cards, framed photographs, Union Jacks, and the occasional Paddington Bear toy covers the pavement outside the British consulate in Ho ... ( read original story ...)
Dragon boat contest ditches Hong Kong over Covid restrictions
The world's top dragon boat competition will ditch Hong Kong in favour of Thailand next year due to the city's stringent coronavirus rules, organisers announced on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to control cannabidiol as drug, product ban expected in early 2023
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee said on Saturday that the HKSAR government will control cannabidiol (CBD) as a drug through legislation, and products ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, tributes to Elizabeth seen as veiled jab at China
In former British colony of Hong Kong, death of Queen Elizabeth II prompts nostalgia for days before Beijing's rule took an authoritarian turn. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s catering sector calls for fresh round of wage subsidy scheme to avoid closures and lay-offs
Industry leader says six catering bodies will submit joint letter to Chief Executive John Lee calling for relaunch of Employment Support Scheme Appeal comes hot on the heels of sudden closure of ... ( read original story ...)