Each week, two of our readers debate a hot topic in a showdown that doesn’t necessarily reflect their personal viewpoint. This week, students discuss whether rewards – such as a Tesla or a free flat – ... ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong carrier Greater Bay Airlines granted air operator’s certificate
Hong Kong startup Greater Bay Airlines said on Saturday (Oct 9) it had received an air operator's certificate, a key step in the process toward launching commercial flights.. Read more at straitstimes ... ( read original story ...)
China Chip Firm Horizon Robotics Eyes Moving U.S. IPO to Hong Kong
Chinese artificial intelligence-chip startup Horizon Robotics Inc. is considering shifting its potential U.S. initial public offering to Hong Kong in the wake of Beijing’s increasing scrutiny of ... ( read original story ...)
American Chamber of Commerce says lobbying Hong Kong to reopen like ‘talking to wall’
U.S. businesses say lobbying Hong Kong’s government about reopening its borders with the rest of the world has been fruitless, a sign of frustration with the city’s “Covid Zero” strategy that could ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Banking Reaches New Level of Maturity in APAC
In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the digital banking industry to a new level of maturity with penetration now approaching 90% across the region. This surge was largely driven ... ( read original story ...)
1 dead, others trapped after Hong Kong scaffolding collapses
One worker died and others were trapped Friday when a major rainstorm blew traditional bamboo scaffolding off the side of a building under construction in Hong Kong, officials and reports said. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Big Tech Bounces Back From Record Lows in Hong Kong
Alibaba shares and the Hong Kong tech index are both coming off all-time lows in Hong Kong. Whether that continues has little to nothing to do with business. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong attracts Mainland companies, startup community sees a spike
Despite the social and economic challenges faced by Hong Kong over the past two years, Hong Kong remained resilient and maintained its unique advantages and attractiveness to the international and ... ( read original story ...)
Numbers of overseas, mainland companies, start-ups in Hong Kong reach record high: gov’t surveys
The numbers of business operations in Hong Kong from overseas and the mainland, including start-ups, reached record high in 2021, according to two latest surveys published Thursday by the government ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Startups in HK reach record high
Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau today said the number of foreign and Mainland companies and startups in Hong Kong has reached a record high which shows the city is still an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Guide To Doing Business In Hong Kong
Known as an international business centre and home to the headquarters of multinational companies, Hong Kong remains today one of the most attractive business hubs to entrepreneurs and organisations. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong affirms green finance commitment
Hong Kong is embracing its role as a bridge between mainland China and the international market, especially when it comes to green finance. Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam said during her policy ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Billionaire Plans To Take Chinese Estates Private After Losses From Evergrande
Joseph Lau and his wife Chan Hoi Wan have proposed to take Chinese Estates Holdings private for HK$1.91 billion ($245 million) after incurring steep losses on its investment in cash-strapped China ... ( read original story ...)
Noodle shop chain Tam Jai slips 8% in Hong Kong debut
Shares of noodle shop chain Tam Jai International, a unit of Japan's Toridoll Holdings, fell 7.5% on their debut Thursday on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The company raised 1.04 billion Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)