A UN watchdog has urged Hong Kong to “take concrete steps” to repeal the Beijing-decreed national security law as it is threatening civil rights protected by an international covenant, a criticism the ... ( read original story ...)
Tiger Global-backed Hong Kong start-up SleekFlow targets US$300 million valuation as social e-commerce grows
The firm offers a platform that lets merchants integrate messages, orders and transactions coming from a range of social media platforms SleekFlow last month raised US$8 million in a series A funding ... ( read original story ...)
Old Hong Kong bakeries are dying, go while you still can – buy an egg tart or pineapple bun before they all disappear
Happy Cake Shop in Hong Kong's Wan Chai district is closing after 45 years in business - it's the latest 'mom and pop' shop in the city to shut The city will soon run out of independent shops, small ... ( read original story ...)
What next for Mirror? Before tragedy struck, Hong Kong boy band’s soaring success was a bright spot amid pandemic gloom
It led to talk about a “Mirror effect” on Hong Kong’s gloomy economy, with spillover benefits for composers, dancers, TV dramas and films. Then came Thursday’s horrific incident during the band’s ... ( read original story ...)
Baguio introduces state-of-the-art technology to its Hong Kong recycling plant to accelerate business growth
Baguio Green Group Limited ("Baguio" or the "Company", Stock Code: 01397.HK) is pleased to announce that a new high-speed and ... ( read original story ...)
Who are Mirror and how do they compare with BTS and Hong Kong’s ‘Four Heavenly Kings’ in their prime?
Mirror shot to fame during Covid-19 pandemic after winning ViuTV's talent competition programme Good Night Show - King Maker Hong Kong's most popular band has breathed new life into the Canto-pop ... ( read original story ...)
1111 Ones Restaurant and Lounge review: A love for Hong Kong cuisine and fine dining come together at Central
Hong Kong-raised chef Will Leung showcases seasonal, sustainable seafood and premium hand-picked vegetables, and each dish is intricately plated ... ( read original story ...)
Smart healthcare to cope with aging society
The multiplier effect of an aging population on public health demand cannot be addressed without remote diagnosis, real-time health monitoring with internet of things devices and intelligent ... ( read original story ...)
Xi bolsters vision for HK business
Joe Ngai, managing partner of McKinsey Greater China, also backed the notion of an "effective government and efficient market". This will enable Hong Kong's financial and business sector to ... ( read original story ...)
Why cutting quarantine won’t be enough to revive Hong Kong’s economy: experts urge reopening of borders, full travel resumption
Experts predict anaemic GDP growth of between 0.75 per cent and 1.5 per cent for the year They say fuller measures needed to reboot tourism and related sectors Cutting the quarantine period for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should align regulations with mainland China to promote health technology in Greater Bay Area, experts say
City should also reopen its border with rest of country and relax its talent scheme, veteran experts say Different sets of rules made it more difficult to receive green light for innovative products, ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Lung’s chairman warns of turbulent times ahead for Hong Kong’s real estate as city finds itself squeezed between US and China
Hang Lung's underlying interim net profit edged up 1 per cent to HK$2.22 billion (US$282.42 million) in the first half Total revenue increased by 6.6 per cent to HK$5.3 billion Hang Lung Properties, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Colonial Nostalgia
Many of the city’s people are seeking refuge in Britain as former subjects who have fled their ostensibly decolonized homeland. ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land reverses to profitability with US$292 mil earnings for 1HFY2022
Hongkong Land has reversed to profitability with earnings of US$292 million ($405.0 million) for the 1HFY2022 ended June, compared to the HK$865 million loss seen in the same period the year before. ( read original story ...)