Singapore – Singapore forged ahead with efforts to formulate a digital assets hub in 2024, while rival financial centre Hong Kong has struggled to gain traction. Singapore doled out 13 licences in ...
Hong Kong gov’t has no business in show business – especially when times are tight
Opinion: "The government's role in fostering mega events should be confined to ensuring there are suitable venues for them," writes Tim Hamlett.
50% more footfall at Hong Kong malls over festive season so far
Bump of 15 per cent in sales projected at shopping centres, aided by revived multiple-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index clears 20,000 level as mainland buying props up sentiment
The benchmark gained 1.1 per cent, the most in nearly two weeks, while the turnover on the exchange was 14 per cent below average.
Singapore surpasses Hong Kong as digital assets leader in 2024 with 13 crypto licenses issued
Singapore stepped up its efforts to become a leader in digital assets in 2024, while Hong Kong struggled to keep pace in the race to attract crypto businesses. According to a Bloomberg report, ...
Hong Kong restaurants expect Christmas boom thanks to Shenzhen visa change
A 10 per cent year-on-year bump in business is expected over the holiday as many restaurants are fully booked.
Hong Kong gears up for Christmas as 1.1 million residents head out of city
Between Saturday and Monday at 4pm, 2.07 million people left Hong Kong while 1.26 million entered the city, a net outflow of 811,727.
Trump and Tesla will turbocharge self-driving race
In 2025, a competition to master assisted and autonomous driving will begin in earnest. Carmakers like Tesla are chasing a market that McKinsey reckons could be worth $400 billion by 2035. But the ...
Hong Kong tutoring centre owner slapped with 240 hours of community service
Court orders director of Brilliant Education to compensate eight parents who paid fees for programmes shortly before business’ abrupt closure.
US report says Hong Kong becoming ‘nearly indistinguishable’ from Chinese cities, as Beijing condemns ‘arrogance’
A US report which alleged that Hong Kong’s unique system had been “withered away,”leaving it “nearly indistinguishable” from mainland cities, has been condemned by the local government and Beijing.
Spark Deep Dive: New ride-hailing platform launches in Hong Kong as city considers regulations
Singapore-based Tada hopes to compete against Uber as the government discusses rules and licenses for these services.
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis MOU a ‘general expression’ of support: minister
Hong Kong’s development minister has said a Northern Metropolis memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by 85 business heavyweights is simply a “general expression” of support without commitments to ...
Eateries see 8 pc growth in winter solstice business
A catering sector representative on Sunday said the resumption of the multi-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents has given restaurants a ...
Reform the only answer to securing Hong Kong’s prosperous future
City must put its past successes behind it and focus on structural changes to facilitate healthy government intervention, mainland integration and AI development Reform has become the buzzword in Hong ...