City leader should prioritise tapping into emerging markets, diversifying the economy and amplifying Hong Kong's attractiveness, observers say From serving set meals of HK$500 (US$64) per person to offering HK$58 beef rice,
Why Singapore and Hong Kong want money to serve a purpose
From rewarding environment-friendly spending and channeling government grants to deserving beneficiaries, they may be setting a global trend.
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: start-up CEO creates AI-powered, stair-climbing wheelchair
A Hong Kong-based tech start-up has developed a wheelchair powered by artificial intelligence (AI) with the ability to climb stairs after designers gained inspiration from one of their team’s home ...
Wall Street holds firmer after Hong Kong stocks fall to worst day since 2008
U.S. stocks are steadying themselves on Tuesday as falling oil prices release some of the pressure that’s built up on the market.
Hong Kong developers to make nearly 18,000 new flats available to homebuyers
The government has approved presale consent for several projects, with developers eager to offload unsold inventory.
Turning Points: Digital design studio Sennep
Sennep is a London-based digital design studio whose clients include Sky, Google Hong Kong, McKinsey and Unicef. It was founded in 2003 by Matt Rice and Hege Aaby, who tell us how side ...
Setting Up a Family Office in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's strategic location, strong financial infrastructure, and favorable tax regime make it an ideal destination for family offices.
Hong Kong gov’t seeking alternatives to ex-leader Carrie Lam’s HK$9.17m office ahead of lease expiry next year
The Hong Kong government is seeking alternative sites for the multi-million dollar taxpayer-funded office of former chief executive Carrie Lam ahead of the expiry of its lease next May. Earlier this ...
Deep Dive: Why Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises are struggling to survive
Hongkongers and mainland Chinese tourists are spending their money elsewhere, as SMEs grapple with the continued impact of the pandemic.
Spark Deep Dive: Why Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized businesses are in trouble
Many SMEs do not have enough money to operate, and they are losing customers and investors. Deep Dive delves into hot issues in Hong Kong and mainland China. Our easy-to-read articles provide context ...
India to Singapore, HK: Uber rich shift $235 bn to offshore family offices
Hong Kong ranked fourth with $70 billion in transferred assets to Singapore; the rest of Asia collectively parked over $370 billion in the island nation.
Hong Kong to welcome 10 more strategic firms, with focus on AI, big data: Paul Chan
Finance minister says latest batch of firms attracted under government initiative are from mainland China, US and Europe More than 10 companies in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI ...
Hong Kong investors turn to Japan’s hotels as funds, tourists soar to record high
Japan’s low interest rates and booming tourism are attracting investors like the Chiu family and Dorsett Hospitality International.
Hong Kong developer Lai Sun’s Yuen Long project a sell-out as buyers regain confidence
Buyers flock to Lai Sun’s The Parkland in Yuen Long, snapping up nearly all units amid rate cuts and stock market gains, boosting market confidence.