Uber Technologies Inc. has agreed to acquire Hong Kong’s FlyTaxi as part of its expansion plans in the city, Sing Tao Daily reported, citing an announcement by the US-based company.
Hong Kong steps up enforcement as online e-cigarette sales continue despite ban
Overseas platforms still shipping products to the city despite ban, prompting authorities to boost patrols and digital surveillance.
Young Hong Kong basketball players to get elite coaching in EASL’s Future Champions plan
The programme, in collaboration with the Jockey Club, has also been launched in Macau and Cebu City, with 176 participants across three cities.
Hong Kong bans public vaping, eyes wider restrictions
Vaping and the use of e-cigarettes in public spaces are now prohibited in Hong Kong, as city authorities ramp up efforts to curb tobacco use and protect public health. The ban took effect on Thursday ...
Gold, cruises and Dior: how Hong Kong lenders are enticing wealthy mainland China visitors
With 980,000 visitors from the mainland expected during golden week, Hong Kong lenders line up incentives to capture wealthy customers.
‘Golden week’ opens with 76,056 mainland visitors flooding Hong Kong for hikes, city walks
Many visitors headed to the countryside for scenic views, while others opted for ‘city walks’ to explore picturesque corners of the city.
Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai’s criminal acts in press freedom index
Authorities accuse some media groups of conflating Lai case with press freedom to vilify Hong Kong and mislead public.
Hong Kong strengthens financial hub amid innovation, global cooperation
Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that despite challenges brought by the ever-changing geopolitical landscape, Hong Kong ...
Yacht tourists, hikers drive ‘golden week’ optimism for Hong Kong eateries
Industry leader says 5 per cent year-on-year increase in business expected, adding that operators have ramped up manpower to cope with influx Hong Kong's catering sector and hoteliers are expecting a ...
Hong Kong a key global hub for USDC cross-border payments: Circle CEO
Stablecoin payments into Hong Kong are surging on the cross-border payment network of Circle Internet Group, operator of the world’s second largest stablecoin issuer USDC, as the US firm eyes ...
Stealth vaping continues despite new Hong Kong ban, 4 penalised
We will issue penalty tickets without warning, and step up publicity in high-traffic areas such as business districts,’ Dr Manny Lam says.
Hong Kong public hospitals to extend time for daily visits from 5 to 9 hours by July 31
Those in two districts will begin new arrangement this month, while visitors at paediatric wards will also get 24-hour access by end of July.
“Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races” Returned to Victoria Harbour
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The “Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races”, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association (HKCDBA), was held ...
Hong Kong is a good place to find stolen or looted Chinese artefacts
I n the backroom of an unassuming antiques shop in Hong Kong, Gino Caspari discovered treasure. The Swiss archaeologist, who was posing as a buyer in order to investigate Hong Kon ...