G reater Bay Airlines is Hong Kong's latest airline startup. It was unfortunate to try to start services just as the pandemic hit Hong Kong air traffic. Despite a delayed start in July 2022, it now ...
Hong Kong launches academy for wealth legacy as finance secretary hails city’s ‘thriving’ family office sector
Some of the richest families in the city and the wider region attended a ceremony to launch the Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy (HKAWL) in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Fintech redefined: why Islamic finance matters to the development of Hong Kong’s fintech ecosystem
At Hong Kong FinTech Week, panelists shared their views on the capacity for fintech developments to improve regulatory and ethical standards, including ESG, across Asia’s financial markets.
Hong Kong aiming to gain footing on international rugby scene, ‘exciting prospect’ McNutt can spearhead new era
New head coach Andrew Douglas is prioritising performances over results, as Hong Kong prepare to host Germany and try to regain a strong foothold on the international scene.
Apec summit 2023: Hong Kong’s finance chief will tell ‘true stories’ about city, tout its unique advantages during week-long US trip, John Lee says
US-sanctioned John Lee says Paul Chan will also emphasise Hong Kong's common law framework under 'one country, two systems' governing principle Chan earlier attended Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting, ...
‘Hong Kong is like Disneyland for bedbugs’: Infestation fears spark rise in insecticide sales, pest control bookings
Fears over an invasion of bedbugs in Hong Kong have sparked panic buying of insect killers and a leap in inquiries about pest control. But an expert said on Monday (Nov 13) that infestations of the ...
Bitget Scraps Hong Kong Crypto License Bid, Ends Operations to Exit Market
Bitget, a crypto exchange and Web3 company, suddenly dropped its plans to obtain a crypto license in Hong Kong. Moreover, rather than working more on its business in the region, it halted operations ...
Hong Kong talent office vows to scour globe to attract more workers amid brain drain; 70,000 people arrived via schemes in first 10 months of year
Hong Kong Talent Engage office director Anthony Lau says its role is to reach out to different parts of the world to identify candidates and help them apply to schemes.
Hong Kong ‘Disneyland’ for bedbugs, says expert as they spark panic buying of insecticides and leap in bookings at pest control firms
Fears over an invasion of bedbugs in Hong Kong has sparked panic buying of insect killers and a leap in enquiries about pest control. But an expert said on Monday infestations of the insects, as ...
Hong Kong bedbug fears spark panic buying of insecticides and leap in bookings at pest control firms
Fears over an invasion of bedbugs in Hong Kong has sparked panic buying of insect killers and a leap in enquiries about pest control. But an expert said on Monday infestations of the insects, as ...
Life insurance MNCs’ slice of pie in S’pore shrank amid strong competition from domestic rivals
The seven markets are: China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Singapore recorded a 9 percentage point fall during the period, while South Korea shrank by 2 percentage points ...
Return of cooked food stalls at Hong Kong Lunar New Year fairs has vendors licking their lips at potential business boost
Four vendors successfully place bids ranging from HK$180,000 to HK$220,000 to secure food stalls at Victoria Park fair.
Bitget drops plans to seek crypto license in Hong Kong
Crypto trading platform Bitget has dropped plans to receive a Virtual Asset Trading Platform license in Hong Kong, citing business and market-related considerations.
Record rains in Hong Kong put spotlight on policy flaws, incentives for underground car parks
Industry experts criticise basement car parks as vulnerable to flooding and fire, but others say moving away from above-ground car parks has improved Hong Kong’s urban environment.