Hong Kongers in Canada are banding together to help the latest wave of immigrants fleeing Beijing's tightening grip on their city. Networks across the country, some descended from groups set up after ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong restaurants aim for a slice of HK$36 billion e-voucher spending scheme by offering hefty discounts from July 15
Thousands of Hong Kong restaurants are expected to offer discounts of 30 per cent from July 15, in a bid by the stricken catering sector to cash in on the government’s HK$36 billion (US$4.6 billion) ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong actress Grace Chan on why raising a family and her Christian faith mean more than a career in television
When former Miss Hong Kong Grace Chan turned her back on show business to raise a family she knew it would take some getting used to. Motherhood has changed her priorities, she says. ( read original story ...)
G-20 talks corporate tax, Xpeng Hong Kong debut, AI in Shanghai
Chinese technology will be another key theme, with industry leaders gathering to discuss artificial intelligence in Shanghai, Huawei Technologies talking up the environmental sustainability of its ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong needs to start planning for an era of climate refugees
By Roshan Melwani We’ve all heard the science behind the Earth’s rising temperatures. If you haven’t, I’m sure you’ve felt how unforgivingly hot Hong Kong has been these last few weeks. The weather ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s homebuyers pile into Kai Tak’s first harbourfront flats after a tepid start, betting on property bull market to continue
China Overseas Land and Investment sold 320 flats, or 80 per cent of the first batch of 400 units on offer at the One Victoria project in Kai Tak as of 8:15pm on Saturday, according to real-estate ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s shops segment regains buzz amid improving economy as investors make some big-ticket purchases
Deals for shops could total 1,400 in the second half alone, while prices are likely to rise between 10 and 15 per cent from July to December, according to Centaline. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong primary schools revel in free fencing programmes after Covid-19 year stifles sports development
Kids shouldn’t feel limited because they were born into certain backgrounds,’ says Alliance Primary School teacher-fencer Henry Leung Wai-hang as a citywide fencing programme is rolled out. ( read original story ...)
Should Hong Kong be offering vaccination lottery prizes? Flats, cars and shopping vouchers appeal to people’s pockets, but not to their hearts
From a US$1.4 million flat to Tesla cars, Hong Kong’s vaccination lottery prizes certainly appeal to people’s pockets, but can’t we find more meaningful ways to persuade them to get the jab? ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s struggling food truck operators keen to keep rolling on, say it’s too soon to scrap scheme
Hong Kong’s struggling food truck operators are seeing encouraging signs that business will improve as the coronavirus pandemic eases, but they have also expressed hope the government will not scrap ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong grapples with tough questions over threat of domestic terrorism after officer stabbed
Authorities caught in bind responding to knifing of police officer, experts warn. Calling attack evidence of trend could perpetuate problem, while failing to check support for violence could fuel ... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong elevate and seize upon the billion-dollar esports industry?
The esports business model is closely aligned with that of traditional sports, Sean Hung says, and the future of the industry will likely show a focus on sponsorships, large events and competitions, a ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese electric car start-up Li Auto delivers over 1,000 more cars than Xpeng in June
New York-listed Xpeng is set to hold another stock offering in Hong Kong next week. The EV start-up plans to begin delivering two new models later this year. ( read original story ...)
Tech sell-off sends Hong Kong market to worst week since February after handover anniversary
A sell-off in tech stocks greets Hong Kong traders as the market reopens after a holiday break. Alibaba, Tencent and Meituan slide while new-energy and EV makers slump along. ( read original story ...)