Local business groups in Hong Kong that previously insisted the city must prioritize free travel with mainland China have begun to join calls by international groups for officials to focus on ... ( read original story ...)
Newmark Opens Brokerage Office in Asia-Pacific; Appoints Senior Professionals in Hong Kong
Newmark Group, Inc., announces the formation of its Hong Kong office—opening client brokerage operations in the Asia-Pacific ('APAC') region—hiring notable Hong Kong commercial real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Two Outstanding Hong Kong Startups Named Top Winners of Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund/HSBC JUMPSTARTER 2022
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund/HSBC JUMPSTARTER 2022 Global Pitch Competition ("JUMPSTARTER 2022") has concluded its Grand Finale. After a series of intense pitching sessions, Gense Technologies, a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s multimillionaire population dropped 15 per cent last year as stock market slump hit wealth, according to Citibank survey
About 434,000 people in the city were estimated to have at least HK$10 million (US$1.27 million) in total assets last year, a 15 per cent drop from 515,000 in 2020, according to Citibank’s ‘Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
JD.com, Meituan lift Hong Kong stocks from six-week low as China moves to stem yuan weakness, capital outflows
Stocks recover from a sell-off as China signals its discomfort with the yuan’s depreciation and further capital outflows from the market. ( read original story ...)
Animoca Brands’ Sandbox unveils Mega City 2 cultural hub; to propel Hong Kong metaverse
In the Mega City 2 land sale, there are endless possibilities for land owners to host events, gaming experiences, or social hubs since ... ( read original story ...)
Email scammers cheat Germany-based tech company’s Hong Kong branch out of HK$11 million
Swindler impersonating boss from company’s headquarters claimed funds were needed for acquisition purposes in emails sent in March. ( read original story ...)
Strategic Thinking—Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust proudly awards scholarships ... He has taught executives at the Financial Management Program at General Electric, and the McKinsey & Co. mini-MBA program, as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Lam says no plan to further ease border controls
Hong Kong’s leader said there were no plans to further relax border controls, as the city continues to chart a cautious approach to Covid-19 despite plunging cases. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Retail Green Bond kicks off, offering small investors bite-size, inflation-busting financial products to develop city as sustainable investing hub
Investors can subscribe to the three-year, 2.5 per cent bond in minimum lots of HK$10,000 online from a number of the city's licensed banks until 2pm on May 6 An initial tranche of HK$15 billion has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Looks to Start Trade in Yuan Stocks in Second Half
Hong Kong is ready to launch yuan-denominated stock trading to cater to investors in Shanghai and Shenzhen, with final clearances from regulators in mainland China expected in the second half of the ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Hong Kong’s wage subsidy scheme to start hand outs in May; full amount must be spent on salaries
The next round of Hong Kong’s Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme will open for applications on Friday and begin disbursement in early May. Employers must spend all of the funds on employees salaries or face ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: limited flights and strict rules blamed for keeping foreigners away from Hong Kong
Expensive airfares, limited flight options and strict quarantine rules are deterring visitors from heading to Hong Kong, despite officials announcing foreigners can travel to the city for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry may launch its final journey after 142 years in service
After 142 years of service, Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry may sail its last trip between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island — unless it gets help from big-bucks ... ( read original story ...)