Firms are calling on officials on both sides to deliver concrete steps, such as streamlining regulations, more funding and even a quick entry permit. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Swiss Investors Say ‘Ecological Blockchain’ Startups Are The Future
Launched by Hong Kong-based Sonic Capital and Tavis Digital in Zurich, Sphere wants to support the emerging ecological blockchain sector. ( read original story ...)
Roasts with the most: five of Hong Kong’s top coffee shops
The gourmet-coffee scene here may be relatively young, but it has already crafted its own distinct, delicious identity – one that is equal parts creativity, local character and cool speciality brews ... ( read original story ...)
‘Right time’ time to be in Hong Kong, but officials, businesses must work together to make most of Greater Bay Area, heavyweights say
One executive says encouraging young people to seize career opportunities across the border is key, while another calls on businesses to consider how they can support the government. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Relaxes China Quarantine Rules
Hong Kong will start allowing visitors from China to skip the strict quarantine process required for most arrivals, marking a significant step toward reopening the border. Hong Kong will allow up to 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong business chamber predicts stronger GDP growth as global demand for goods soars, and city keeps Covid-19 under control
Hong Kong's largest business group believes the city's gross domestic product will grow 6.3 per cent this year, an upgrade of nearly 3 percentage points on its previous prediction. The General Chamber ... ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s ‘hands on’ Experience Centre showcases thriving I&T ecosystem to the world
HKSTP’s purpose-built experiential venue presents achievements of city’s tech firms to potential investors, industry partners and public ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to allow quarantine-free entry for visitors from mainland China
Hong Kong will start allowing visitors from China to enter the city without going through the strict quarantine process required for most arrivals, as the Asian financial hub seeks to re-establish ... ( read original story ...)
Sequoia China-Backed AI Startup Aibee Said to Seek New Funds
Aibee, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, is planning a funding round to raise about $100 million, according to people familiar with the matter.The Sequoia Capital China-backed firm could seek ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s neighbouring economic zone of Qianhai in Shenzhen will expand eight times to boost tech and business links
Beijing will expand the economic zone of Qianhai in Hong Kong's neighbouring city of Shenzhen by eight times in a massive push to foster closer business and technological links between the two places, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HK, SZ to boost co-operation
Chief Executive Carrie Lam today led a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government delegation to attend the High-level Meeting & Hong Kong/Shenzhen Co-operation Meeting 2021 in Shenzhen. The ... ( read original story ...)
‘Climate Of Fear’: Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong Media Group Announces Closure; Files Liquidation
Hong Kong government has never indicated which articles published by Apple Daily allegedly violated the National Security Law,” the company said in a filing. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: nearly half of Hong Kong’s convention, events sector could close if travel rules not eased, survey finds
Nearly half of Hong Kong's exhibition and convention sector could face closure by the end of the year if authorities do not ease travel restrictions and roll out more subsidies, an industry survey has ... ( read original story ...)
Directors of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily Publisher Quit, Citing National Security Crackdown
The four remaining directors of a Hong Kong publishing company that recently closed the pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper resigned, saying authorities forced the company into liquidation while ... ( read original story ...)