Hong Kong tech hub Cyberport has alerted police and the city’s privacy watchdog about a cybersecurity breach after a ransomware group reportedly claimed it had gained access to more than 400GB of ...
LGBTQ rights in Hong Kong: legal milestones in the long battle for equality
For decades, members of LGBTQ community have fought policies restricting sex, marriage and after-death arrangements.
Emirates boosts services to Hong Kong with third daily flight from November
Emirates has announced a third daily flight to Hong Kong, starting from 1 November. The additional flight, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER
“Airwallex for Startups” Launches in Hong Kong to Assist Firms with Business Operations
Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, today announced the launch of “Airwallex for Startups.” ...
Philippines’ Jollibee to acquire majority share in its Hong Kong franchisee
In a disclosure, JFC said the remaining 40% will still be held by Meko’s shareholders. “Hong Kong is an important market for Jollibee and an important part of JFC China’s strategy to elevate the ...
Hong Kong’s top court urges government to create ‘legal recognition’ for same-sex relationships
Hong Kong’s top court has urged the government to create an alternative framework for same-sex relationships to be legally recognized. The final appellate court's ruling: The Court of Final Appeal’s ...
mm2 Asia invests HK$19 million in Unipact to expand concert business in Asia
MAINBOARD-LISTED mm2 Asia has subscribed HK$19 million (S$3.3 million) of exchangeable bonds issued by Hong Kong concert organiser Unipact Entertainment and Productions to enhance its live ...
Hong Kong Urban Renewal Authority’s HK$3.5 billion deficit revives calls to revise compensation for old flats, engage private sector
Many agree the current compensation rate, equal to the price of a comparable seven-year-old flat, needs changing As the number of old private buildings rises, some suggest incentives to draw private ...
HKEX opens London office, with 31-degree weather and a Hong Kong taxi in tow
London is the latest international office opened by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) as it seeks to expand its global footprint.
Hong Kong court denies 4 university students’ appeals of 2019 protest convictions and sentences
Four Hong Kong university students attempted to file an appeal overturning their riot convictions and sentences on Tuesday. However, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal unanimously refused to grant them leave to appeal on the same day. Judge Derek Pang Wai ...
Understanding HSBC Holdings plc (HKEX: 5): Asia’s Local Bank
Today, HSBC has its primary stock market listing in London but has a branch listing in Hong Kong. HSBC’s Hong Kong shares are also important given the company is the third-largest constituent member ...
Hong Kong’s financial task force to host more meetings in coming days to give short-term recommendations soon to boost stock market turnover and fundraising activities …
The task force chairman Carlson Tong Ka-shing told the Post that more meetings will be held in coming days to brainstorm for ideas to bolster the market's activity Members of the task force are drawn ...
Hong Kong building authorities initiate prosecutions against 4 contractors, 4 individuals over deadly tower crane collapse in 2022
The 65-tonne tower crane crashed down on site offices on September 7, 2022, killing three workers and injuring six others.
Hong Kong retail sector must innovate to survive
Hong Kong’s retail sector is showing green shoots. Empty commercial space has fallen to a three-year low of 9 per cent in the second quarter. The hardships endured because of the pandemic may ...