But city must still address lack of expertise in global sourcing and trading compliance, chairman of shipping council and academics say.
Hong Kong to sign first deal with tech unicorn to invest in talent training, R&D: Paul Chan
The enterprise has 10 centres for business, and research and development in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore, as well as representative offices and partner networks in Southeast Asia and Europe.
‘Rising East, declining West’ a popular view in China, but Hong Kong tycoon urges caution
Ronnie Chan, honorary chairman of Hang Lung Properties, says there will be no winner in US-China conflict, but both sides could lose.
Mainland Chinese tourist accuses Hong Kong taxi driver of overcharging by nearly 300%
Visitor from Shenzhen complains on Xiaohongshu about being ‘ripped off’ after paying HK$600 for a trip from Tuen Mun to Hong Kong airport.
Hong Kong Stocks: Alibaba Targets 20% B2B Growth; Defies Competition
In major news on Hong Kong stocks, Alibaba Group Holding Limited (HK:9988) is targeting a 20% growth in its B2B (business-to-business) ...
Southeast Asia is ripe for Hong Kong start-up expansion
Moreover, Hong Kong’s start-up ecosystem is characterised by a high level of professionalism and adherence to international standards. This positions Hong Kong start-ups as reliable partners for ...
Banning flavoured cigarettes may reduce Hong Kong’s appeal to visitors, lawmaker says
But senior health official rebuts his argument, saying tourists and business travellers may prefer a city with fresh air instead Banning flavoured cigarettes may reduce Hong Kong's attractiveness to ...
Tencent-backed QuantumPharm on track to become Hong Kong’s second-biggest IPO of the year
The retail tranche of QuantumPharm’s IPO has been oversubscribed 75 times, which will allow the AI drug firm to raise HK$1.13 billion (US$145 million).
Hong Kong Plans to Start Trading During Typhoons in September
Hong Kong plans to stop shutting the stock market during severe weather as soon as September to allow trading in such conditions like in other advanced economies, according to people familiar of the ...
The irrepressible spirit of Hong Kong practice
How is China’s economic slowdown affecting architecture in Hong Kong? Architects from three practices, specialising in different sectors, describe how they are seeking new opportunities while grapplin ...
Taxi reform in Hong Kong? Start by paying drivers more
Proposals to restructure Hong Kong’s taxi system will not necessarily give us better service and could prompt drivers to leave the industry.
Hong Kong employer required to reimburse expenses that benefit the business
Any salaries withheld by an employer who is informed by the employee that he or she intends to leave Hong Kong can only be withheld for one month. Employers cannot unilaterally withhold payments, ...
Mobius Says Hong Kong Needs to Reinvent Itself to Prosper
Mark Mobius said Hong Kong needs to take better advantage of its strengths to retain its competitive edge, becoming the latest influential figure to weigh in on the city’s future.“If you don’t move ...
Hong Kong needs to reinvent itself to retain competitive edge, says Mobius
He pointed to the growing rivalry between the US and China over tech and AI as an area that Hong Kong could leverage ...