Plane ticket prices to and from Hong Kong recently underwent a massive surge after the city announced it would finally ease its COVID-19 protocols for arriving tourists and returning residents. For ... ( read original story ...)
StartmeupHK Festival showcases Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area’s thriving start-up scene – and its potential in the metaverse
The annual conference, presented by InvestHK, drew business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to a range of events that covered tech developments in the metaverse, healthcare, real estate and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks extend losses as Alibaba, Tencent retreat, currency slump adds to sell-off pressure
Stocks continue a slide towards the lowest level in more than 11 years. The offshore yuan trades at a record low while the HKMA intervenes to support the Hong Kong dollar peg. ( read original story ...)
Ancient Chinese art, porcelain and furniture from late Hong Kong tycoon’s private collection to open for public viewing and auction
Four hundred pieces from property magnate Joseph Hotung’s Chinese art collection, much of which was only ever privately displayed, will open for viewing and sale in Hong Kong in October. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong video showing double masked schoolchildren playing the flute draws ridicule
Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile The ad, which was released by Hong Kong’s education bureau ahead of China’s National Day on 1 October, is a five ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘odd job worker’ arrested on suspicion of laundering HK$370 million through string of bank accounts
Man, 38, arrested for suspected money laundering of millions of dollars after early morning raid on public housing flat shared with parents. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s crypto industry eager for policy support
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and investors are looking to the government to take more measures to support the industry amid growing concerns about the city's diminishing ... ( read original story ...)
Feds sought to jail father charged in $100 million New Jersey deli scam with Hong Kong-based son at large
Peter Coker Sr., 80, was arrested Monday in North Carolina in the alleged deli scheme. His Hong Kong-based son was also charged and remains at large. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s End of COVID Travel Restrictions A Boon for Business
Hong Kong’s chief executive John Lee has announced an official end to the COVID quarantine requirements for travelers entering the territory as focus shifts away from a COVID zero policy mirrored on ... ( read original story ...)
Mild Upside Predicted For Hong Kong Shares
The Hong Kong stock market on Tuesday ended the four-day losing streak in which it had plummeted more than 925 points or 5 percent to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong recycler may stop taking cartons after landlord says it can only give Mil Mill several months grace
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation says it can only give Mil Mill several more months’ grace after the lease ends. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to end mandatory quarantine for overseas arrivals within days
Hong Kong, whose international tourism industry has effectively been closed for the past 30 months, is ending mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals from Monday 26 September. John Lee ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Temasek leads $40m funding for China cloud-tech startup
Singapore's Temasek Holdings has led a $40 million funding round for cloud-rendering startup Well-Link Technologies as the Chinese company pushes to expand internationally. The Series B2 round ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to end mandatory COVID hotel quarantine for travelers
Hong Kong’s leader announced Friday that the city would no longer require incoming travelers to quarantine in designated hotels, as it seeks to remain competitive and open up globally after ... ( read original story ...)