The ban is in keeping with a zero-tolerance policy toward drugs in Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous southern Chinese business hub, as well as on mainland China, where CBD was banned in 2022. Chinese ...
Hong Kong labels CBD a ‘dangerous drug, plans ban and penalties including life in prison for possession, smuggling
Hong Kong will ban CBD starting Wednesday, categorizing it as a “dangerous drug” and mandating harsh penalties for its smuggling, production and possession, customs authorities announced Friday.
Nothing will stop the China travel tide, says McKinsey
The findings of a new McKinsey&Company report which examines China’s travel rebound following the country’s lifting of travel restrictions reveals that while travel from China will not pick up as ...
Assessing Hong Kong’s Future as a Global Business Hub
Several years have passed since Beijing began tightening its grip on Hong Kong, most notably via the imposition of the National Security Law in 2020. How has the city’s changed political environment ...
Hong Kong’s stock and gold exchanges resume live ceremony to greet the Year of the Rabbit as businesses return to normal
Businesses are getting back to normal as local stock and gold exchanges greet the Year of the Rabbit by inviting guests to their opening-day ceremonies for the first time since 2019.
Gold jewellery sales in Hong Kong poised to leap 30 per cent in Year of the Rabbit as weddings, mainland tourists return
She is the author of two books: 'They Mean Business: 50 exclusive interviews with Hong Kong top executives' and 'Serving with Passion: stories of established catering brands in Hong Kong'.
Hong Kong developers seize mainland property opportunities amid downturn but will trend continue in 2023?
She previously covered business trends across the Greater Bay Area with topics including financial market, healthcare, aviation, etc. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of ...
Consumption vouchers again for Hong Kong? Won’t help revive economy, say experts
Finance minister Paul Chan has yet to decide whether to issue fresh round of consumption vouchers, with this year's budget to be delivered on February 22 Economist Simon Lee says some voucher ...
Hong Kong braces for start-up influx as open border, SFC’s new virtual asset rules aim to turn city into a hub
China’s reopening has given ‘new optimism and impetus’ to deal-making, and new rules on virtual assets and listings will strengthen Hong Kong as a start-up hub in the Year of the Rabbit, observers say ...
The Three Treaties of Hong Kong
In “China’s Broken Promises” (Books, Jan. 7), Gordon Crovitz simplifies the matter of Hong Kong treaties. There were actually three treaties between China and Great Britain. The first ...
Mainland Chinese aren’t biting as Hong Kong restaurants say lean times still here, despite lifting of most border restrictions
Some blame high number of Hongkongers abroad for the Lunar New Year holiday, but others say sector lifted by family gatherings and banquets.
Expected boost for Hong Kong restaurants from mainland Chinese travellers still to happen
Some blame high number of Hongkongers abroad for the Lunar New Year holiday, but others say restaurants lifted by family gatherings and banquets Travel industry chief predicts recovery to pre-pandemic ...
Beijing’s change of envoy in Hong Kong signals the end of the clean-up and start of rebuilding
During his tenure as liaison office director, Luo Huining was tasked with restoring order to Hong Kong after the chaos of 2019 His departure is the sign of a job well done, and new appointee Zheng ...
Hong Kong office rents forecast to rise 3% this year
A significant amount of supply is also in the pipeline. According to a Colliers report, Hong Kong will see an office supply boom this year. New supply in 2023, at 3.2 million sq. ft. NFA, is just ...