By P.R. Venkat Onewo Inc., a property-management arm of China Vanke Co. is planning to raise as much 6.15 billion Hong Kong dollars (US$783.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Deeptech Innovation Boon India’s Startup Ecosystem
Deep-tech plays a vital role in fostering India's startup ecosystem through innovation of indigenous technology. ( read original story ...)
‘Food of my generation’: tiny Hong Kong bakery with big impact to close after almost half a century in business
Hoover Cake Shop in Kowloon City to shut its doors after half a century of serving up tasty traditional treats. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should consider ending hotel quarantine if Covid-19 cases stabilise in coming 2 weeks: government pandemic adviser
Government pandemic adviser David Hui also suggests scrapping PCR requirement for inbound travellers Another health expert recommends opening up before November if city's Covid-19 death rate continues ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hong Kong should consider ending hotel quarantine if Covid-19 cases stabilise in coming 2 weeks’; city logs 7,190 infections
Government pandemic adviser David Hui also suggests scrapping PCR requirement for inbound travellers Another health expert recommends opening up before November if city's Covid-19 death rate continues ... ( read original story ...)
How ‘Anonymous’ wrote the story of the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong in World War II: the life of Major Evan George Stewart
When the Japanese invaded Hong Kong, Major Evan George Stewart of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force was involved in some fierce fighting. As a POW, he helped write a detailed account of the battle ... ( read original story ...)
Dragon boat contest ditches Hong Kong over Covid restrictions
The world's top dragon boat competition will ditch Hong Kong in favour of Thailand next year due to the city's stringent coronavirus rules, organisers announced on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to control cannabidiol as drug, product ban expected in early 2023
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee said on Saturday that the HKSAR government will control cannabidiol (CBD) as a drug through legislation, and products ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s catering sector calls for fresh round of wage subsidy scheme to avoid closures and lay-offs
Industry leader says six catering bodies will submit joint letter to Chief Executive John Lee calling for relaunch of Employment Support Scheme Appeal comes hot on the heels of sudden closure of ... ( read original story ...)
John Lee wants to tell Hong Kong’s story to the world, but actions would speak louder than words
Recently, the government has considered special arrangements for businesspeople to travel to Hong Kong without quarantine to attend an international finance conference in November. The business ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese opera star’s apology for remarks praising Queen Elizabeth sparks debate in Hong Kong
Under her patronage, Hong Kong was a blessed land,’ Law Kar-ying posted online, infuriating Chinese nationalists. He apologised in a video, but some commentators said he shouldn’t have had to say ... ( read original story ...)
‘Get A Head Start’: Hong Kongers Rush To Upskill Ahead Of New Life Abroad
As Hong Kong experiences an exodus, Hong Kongers who are planning to move are taking crash courses to equip themselves with skillsets like hair-dressing and home repairs before immigrating to other ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks pare losses after China economic data for August tops analyst estimates
Hong Kong stocks dropped, putting the benchmark on course for its third consecutive weekly loss, as traders weighed August economic data from China that largely beat analysts’ estimates. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fintech ecosystem still strong, given capital, talent and links to Greater Bay Area, says new FTAHK chairman
Neil Tan, new chairman of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong, says current challenges just a 'bump in the road' Organisation will strengthen its role connecting fintech companies in Hong Kong, ... ( read original story ...)