Hong Kong-Based virtual reality start-up Sandbox VR plans to expand to 40 locations around the globe, more than tripling the 12 shops it already has, in a rebound after Covid-19 pushed it into ... ( read original story ...)
Two years after battling coronavirus, will Hong Kong ever open up?
Government has relentlessly been trying to snuff out every source of infection and deploying various measures – and all signs point to it continuing with approach. ( read original story ...)
How a Billionaire’s Global Cruise Empire Imploded in Hong Kong
Lim Kok Thay started a cruiseferry and gambling boat business in 1990s Hong Kong and turned it into one of Asia’s biggest cruise operators. It was a labor of love, as well as a way to diversify the ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, ‘Normal Journalism’ Doesn’t Work Anymore
As established websites shutter, new media outlets that report freely about Hong Kong are springing up in Taiwan and Britain ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Become An Oasis Of Green In A Sea Of Red, Week In Review
Asian equities had another rough day to end a rough week, though Hong Kong and the Philippines were outliers as both managed small gains. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Zero-Covid Policy Shakes the ‘Soul of the City’
Businesses that held on through several outbreaks are now trembling as the high-flying metropolitan hub struggles with supply chain issues and a relentless virus policy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s novice lawmakers: Ambrose Lam is mounting his comeback after being ousted as Law Society president in 2014
Ambrose Lam resigned as leader of the legal body after a no-confidence vote over his praise of the Communist Party After being elected to represent the legal sector under Beijing's 'patriots-only' ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong media and the closures of Stand News and Citizen News: Where do the rest go from here?
Does the closure of three media outlets in recent months portend a dark future for the news business in the financial hub? While authorities insist press freedom remains strong, how they wield laws ... ( read original story ...)
Recruiters say ‘no amount of money’ can lure bankers to Hong Kong
Candidates "would rather choose Singapore", says one recruiting firm founder. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong’s Omnichannel Consumer Engagement Wins HKB Greater Bay Area Enterprise Award
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 January 2022 - Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (MJNHK) gained industry-wide recognition for its Greater Bay ... ( read original story ...)
China AInnovation Said to Price Hong Kong IPO at Bottom of Range
Qingdao AInnovation Technology Group Co., a Chinese startup backed by SoftBank Group Corp., has priced its Hong Kong initial public offering at the bottom of its marketed range, according to people ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Halt In-Person Secondary School Starting Monday
Hong Kong plans to halt in-person secondary school classes starting on Monday as it works to contain twin Covid outbreaks. ( read original story ...)
Hamsters and mail: China, Hong Kong identify new Covid threats despite doubts
In their relentless drive to eliminate the coronavirus, authorities in China and Hong Kong have zeroed in on new targets: international mail and hamsters. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s B2B e-commerce startup Dropee scores $7m in Series A funding
Dropee, a Malaysia-based B2B wholesale platform focused on SMEs in Southeast Asia, has announced raising $7 million in Series A funding. ( read original story ...)