One option available is for government to stop investing in start-ups directly and put money instead into venture capital funds, copying mainland approach Hong Kong will become more aggressive in ...
Hong Kong Banks Back Integrity Charter to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) have expressed full support for the Banking Industry Integrity Charter introduced by the Independent Commission ...
Hong Kong firms to face warnings, fines for flouting plastics ban after grace period
Environment chief Tse Chin-wan says errant retailers will be issued warnings on-site and given 10 working days for rectification.
Elderly passenger handcuffed, escorted off Cathay flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco
Man had been warned of his disruptive behaviour but did not comply, carrier says adding no passengers or staff were injured in incident.
Baseball5 World Cup: hosting tournament has been great experience for Hong Kong – organiser
The man who brought the Baseball5 World Cup to Hong Kong admits the emerging sport is still in its budding stage locally but insists it has been a great experience hosting the event in the city. Dave ...
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: 14-year-old who founded youth NGO to address inequality
Valerie Chiu set up NGO in 2022 to help underprivileged communities by promoting science education and environmental conservation.
HK’s Lee to Unveil Steps to Boost Financial Hub Role, SCMP Says
Hong Kong’s leader is set to announce measures to bolster the city’s standing as a global financial hub when he makes a key policy address next week, the South China Morning Post reported, citing ...
Hong Kong’s John Lee is set to deliver his third policy address, how will it differ from first 2?
Hong Kong leader expected to roll out measures to boost city's status as international financial, trade and maritime centre while also seeking to lift economy Hong Kong's leader is expected to roll ...
Panda Watch: Hong Kong cubs starting to develop their own distinctive features
Hong Kong’s panda cubs are nearly two months old, with their own distinctive features starting to emerge. “You can notice the black vests on their backs. Elder Sister has little black bumps on her ...
Explainer: Websites blocked in Hong Kong – when, how, and why the list is growing?
Websites related to the US military, Taiwan, local politics and, now, a media platform have been blocked in Hong Kong. HKFP examines why and how.
5 Hong Kong firefighters hurt after truck hits their vehicle at scene of earlier crash
Five Hong Kong firefighters were hurt on Friday after their vehicle was rear-ended by a good truck when they went to assist at a traffic accident involving a car and a wild boar. The initial crash ...
Thefts on inbound flights to Hong Kong spike 164pc from Jan to Aug this year, HK$4.2m watch among stolen items
The number of thefts on flights to Hong Kong surged by 164 per cent in the first eight months of the year. A Swiss visitor lost a HK$4.16 million ...
Hong Kong and esports haven’t quite clicked. Fans urge government support to reboot sector
City lags behind others in Asia as esports hub, but piece of rapidly growing US$5.39 billion market is still up for grabs It was nothing less than a dream come true for Hong Kong gamer Ip Chi-ho when ...
Further expansion of free-trade pact removes barriers for companies in seven Hong Kong sectors wanting to do business in mainland China
Further expansion of free-trade pact removes barriers for companies in seven Hong Kong sectors wanting to do business in mainland China.