Visitor traffic between Hong Kong and mainland China doubled on Monday, as the border fully reopened for the first time after three years of Covid-induced closure.
Hong Kong can help international investors enter Middle East markets: Former HKEX exec
James Fok, an independent consultant who was senior executive at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing from 2012 to 2021, says Hong Kong must, as a financial center, find a way to complement what Middle ...
Macao slaps new tax on VIP gambling business
Macao is slapping a levy on junket operators that threatens to "kill" the casino hub's once-thriving VIP business, industry insiders say. The city has started enforcing a 5% tax on the commissions ...
Landmark national security trial of Hong Kong democracy activists begins. Here’s what you need to know
Some were seasoned politicians and veteran protest leaders. Others were academics, unionists and health care workers. They hailed from different generations and held a range of political views, but ...
Five Ways Hong Kong Can Triumph Over Singapore With Borders Now Open
With the full reopening of Hong Kong’s border with China on Monday, and the city dropping vaccine requirements for all visitors, the campaign to rebuild the territory’s battered economy is full speed ...
HKEX’s accord with Tadawul may pave the way for Aramco’s Hong Kong listing, making the stock available to China’s investors, brokers say
"This MOU brings us one step closer towards enabling cross listings and other areas of collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong", Tadawul's chief executive said Oil giant Saudi Aramco and ...
Hong Kong court makes landmark ruling protecting transgender rights
Hong Kong's top court on Monday ruled that the policy of barring transgender people from changing their gender shown on ID cards unless they undergo full sex reassignment surgery violates their rights ...
Hong Kong to unveil measures to offset environmental impact of Lantau Tomorrow Vision in second half of 2023, official says
Head of project’s Sustainable Lantau Office says environmental alleviation measures for 1,000-hectare reclamation project will be announced in the second half of this year.
Hong Kong court makes landmark ruling allowing registration of gender change without surgery
Hong Kong’s highest court has ruled in favor of allowing transgender people to change their gender identity on government-issued ID cards without having to undergo full reassignment surgery. On Monday,
HKTDC: Hong Kong Ready For Business Delegation Arrives In Riyadh – Mid-East.Info
– 30-strong Delegation to explore opportunities with govt. and business community of Saudi Arabia – HK's strengths in finance, technology, sus ...
Disney Drops ‘Simpsons’ Episode In Hong Kong Alluding To ‘Forced Labor’ In China
It’s not the first time Disney’s landed under hot water for its apparent willingness to comply with China’s censorship laws.
HSBC predicts Israeli shekel will suffer if judicial reform passes – report
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), published a report on Monday discussing the state of the New Israeli Shekel and the possible effects Israel's prospective judicial reform will ...
Hong Kong says it would support Aramco to list in the city
Hong Kong leader John Lee said on Monday the financial hub would support Saudi oil giant Aramco if it chose to list in the city.
Canada expands temporary work permit program for Hong Kong residents
The Canadian government is broadening the criteria for Hong Kong residents to apply to work in Canada through a temporary work permit program that was introduced after China imposed new security rules on the former British colony in 2020,