Chief Secretary Eric Chan hails results of ‘Strive and Rise’ programme, under which secondary pupils from low-income households get cash, guidance and classes.
Hong Kong Court Rules Unigroup Breached ‘Keepwell’ Bond Pact
A Hong Kong court ruled that Tsinghua Unigroup Co. breached a payment support agreement tied to dollar bonds, marking a key victory for creditors in a broader legal dispute over a practice long used ...
Singapore pushes to become carbon market hub
In 2019, Singapore became the first country in south-east Asia to put a price on carbon — which companies will next year be able to offset by buying carbon credits. Last year, it went on to become the ...
China’s Xi greets ‘old friend’ Bill Gates in first meeting with a US business magnate in years
Bill Gates and Xi Jinping met Friday, marking the Chinese leader’s first known one-on-one meeting with a Western business figure in years. Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft (MSFT) and world’s ...
Hong Kong Strives to Establish Itself as Premier Global Hub for Cryptocurrencies
As Hong Kong aims to position itself as a crypto hub, limitations seek in the form of policy restrictions and regulations. Know more.
How Instagram helped ‘hummus guy’ pilot start his business in Hong Kong selling Middle Eastern dips while grounded during the pandemic
You'd go into the kitchen, and mom was there peeling chickpeas and she'd get you to put your hands into the water and start [helping]." When Sharon grew up, hummus became a staple on his own dinner ...
Hong Kong Doubles Effort to Help Crypto Firms Get Legit Banking
Hong Kong regulators are planning a second meeting in less than two months to push banks to offer services to virtual-asset firms as the city seeks to become an international crypto hub.Most Read from ...
First Mover Asia: Hong Kong as Crypto Hub? The City’s Strict Banking Requirements May Be an Obstacle
A Hong Kong-based entrepreneur says that while the digital assets regulation is "overall friendly," banking regulations will make the industry's growth there difficult. ALSO: Bitcoin surges post-BlackRock iShares ETF filing but the rally sputters.
Investors need more details on Hong Kong’s mega technology-park project in Northern Metropolis, Colliers says
Without solid plans, investors are wary of taking first steps even though they are generally supportive of the ambitious 627-hectare San Tin Technopole project in the northern New Territories, ...
Hong Kong reiterates banks should support licensed crypto exchanges
Hong Kong's banking regulator said on Thursday it had, in April, asked lenders operating in the region to try and meet the business needs of licensed crypto exchanges, responding to a report saying ...
Scoring Off-Court: Why NBA All-Star Damian Lillard’s First Startup Investment Was This Sneaker Marketplace
Balancing professional basketball and entrepreneurship, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard says he only puts his money where his values are.
A Hong Kong protest song has started disappearing from Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms
A popular song from Hong Kong’s democracy movement has begun to disappear from several major music streaming sites – including in some locations overseas – days after the Chinese business hub’s local ...
Hong Kong investors could find a haven in low-volatility stocks in the Hang Seng Index family amid difficult year
“Hong Kong stocks will still face increased volatility going forward ... Zhang Shidong is based in Shanghai and reports on business for the Post. He joined the team in 2017, following stints covering ...
Why has Hong Kong launched a new public-private partnership scheme to help tackle the housing crisis?
Housing minister Winnie Ho says developers could help boost construction capacity and efficiency, as well as unleash private land potential New scheme receives cautious welcome, but expert says market ...