Johnny Ng, lawmaker and entrepreneur, says initiative’s success should be gauged by how many people end up staying long term.
Hong Kong approves 5,800 applications for new talent scheme; lawmaker says focus should be on how many arrive, stay
Johnny Ng, lawmaker and entrepreneur, says initiative's success must be gauged by how many people end up staying long term Only 470 applications granted to those earning no less than HK$2.5 million in ...
Boeing Set to Score Order for 15 Max Jets From Hong Kong Airline
Boeing Co. is set to score a 15-strong order for 737 Max jets from Greater Bay Airlines Co., a person familiar with the matter said, a win for the US company over rival Airbus SE, which had also been ...
Disney removes Simpsons episode in Hong Kong that references Chinese labor camps
This is the second episode of The Simpsons to be removed from Disney Plus in Hong Kong Disney has not disclosed its reasons behind pulling The Simpsons episode in Hong Kong, and it isn’t clear if the ...
HKUST launches plan to attract 30 of best and brightest from around world to Hong Kong for research programmes designed to benefit society
A Hong Kong university has launched a global hunt for 30 leading academics to drive innovation in the city with 30 major research projects designed to have maximum social impact. Hong Kong University ...
Baidu’s Ernie Bot Powers Hong Kong Rise
Asian equities were mixed as North Asia (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China & Hong Kong) posted gains while South Asia (India, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, etc.) posted losses.
Full reopening an opportunity Hong Kong can’t miss
As the Chinese mainland drops its restrictions on travel, Hong Kong will likely see a 7.6 percent boost to its gross domestic product, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The city, as an ...
Zilliqa signs agreement with Brinc, offering dApp creation opportunities to ZK Advancer accelerator startups
Brinc, a leading global venture accelerator, and Zilliqa, a high-performance, high-security and low-fee layer-1 blockchain protocol, have signed an agreement to enhance startup acceleration in the ...
Hong Kong can help international investors enter Middle East markets: Former HKEX exec
James Fok, an independent consultant who was senior executive at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing from 2012 to 2021, says Hong Kong must, as a financial center, find a way to complement what Middle ...
Macao slaps new tax on VIP gambling business
Macao is slapping a levy on junket operators that threatens to "kill" the casino hub's once-thriving VIP business, industry insiders say. The city has started enforcing a 5% tax on the commissions ...
Hong Kong court makes landmark ruling protecting transgender rights
Hong Kong's top court on Monday ruled that the policy of barring transgender people from changing their gender shown on ID cards unless they undergo full sex reassignment surgery violates their rights ...
Hong Kong to unveil measures to offset environmental impact of Lantau Tomorrow Vision in second half of 2023, official says
Head of project’s Sustainable Lantau Office says environmental alleviation measures for 1,000-hectare reclamation project will be announced in the second half of this year.
HKTDC: Hong Kong Ready For Business Delegation Arrives In Riyadh – Mid-East.Info
– 30-strong Delegation to explore opportunities with govt. and business community of Saudi Arabia – HK's strengths in finance, technology, sus ...
Hong Kong Opposition in Court as Landmark National-Security Trial Opens
Politicians and activists face up to life in prison, as Hong Kong’s government launches a marketing blitz aimed at restoring the city’s reputation as a business hub.