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Top Court Says HK Needs to Legitimize Same-Sex Partnerships
Hong Kong’s top court said the government needs to establish laws recognizing same-sex partnerships, representing one of the biggest victories yet for LGBTQ activists in the financial hub.Most Read fr ...
Mainland Businesses Look to Hong Kong to Secure Global Success
Some 90% of Mainland China-based companies planned to expand their level of international business activity in the next one to three years, in line with the national drive to "go ...
Hong Kong: Gateway to GBA business opportunities
"Think Business, Think Hong Kong" Paris provides insights for French businesses to capture opportunities in GBA and AsiaHONG KONG, Sept 5, 2023 - () - As part of the second larg ...
This Social Enterprise Backed By Swire And Nan Fung’s Chen Family Is Teaching Emotional Education In Exam-Obsessed Hong Kong
During their time serving as teaching fellows at elementary schools in Hong Kong, Matthew Kwok and Raymond Yang found that many youths struggled to express and manage their emotions. The lack of ...
Hong Kong sweats through hottest summer since records began in 1884
Hong Kong has just recorded its warmest August ever, the city’s Observatory has said, adding that this summer was also the hottest since records began in 1884. The Hong Kong Observatory recorded an ...
Hong Kong marks smooth start to new school term after scramble to repair typhoon-damaged campuses
Education minister notes first day of class, postponed from last Friday, sandwiched between two storms with Haikui nearing.
Hong Kong Government Given Second Chance to Ban Protest Song
A Hong Kong court granted the government permission on Wednesday to lodge another attempt to ban an anthem that emerged from 2019 pro-democracy protests, after rejecting the bid last month.
Mainland Chinese companies eye Hong Kong as launch pad for overseas expansion, but some look beyond Western markets, trade body says
According to the study, more than 90 per cent of companies said they planned to increase their business activities abroad over the next three years, with 62.1 per cent looking to use professional ...
Hong Kong needs new economic thinking to match San Tin Technopole’s promise
As a percentage of GDP, Hong Kong has the lowest research and development expenditure and the smallest manufacturing sector among the four “Asian dragon” economies. Therefore, it can no longer afford ...
Hong Kong authorities to use bank account blacklist, alerts system to tackle record number of online investment scams
Police say they received 810 reports of online investment fraud in August, a monthly record Insider says force worked with Monetary Authority and Hong Kong Association of Banks to produce payee ...
Hong Kong needs to find way to keep on working during typhoons
Hong Kong officials can take a pat on the back after Super Typhoon ... Economists put the cost from the loss of business at upwards of HK$3.3 billion (US$421 million). Early warnings and preparations ...
Hong Kong has not ruled out lowering stamp duty on securities trading, finance chief says after earlier warning move could backfire
Financial Secretary Paul Chan also stresses 'multiple efforts' needed to improve competitiveness of city's bourse Chan's comments came a day after he warned piecemeal stimulus measures could risk ...
New Hong Kong scheme for faster recruitment of low-skilled staff from outside city gets off to slow start with applications for just 158 positions
Catering and wholesale lawmaker Peter Shiu says some employers have opted for 'wait and see' approach, despite many staff vacancies Labour Department says first day too early to comment on success of ...