The flat was previously owned by Billion Able, which had HNA chairman Chen Feng as its director. The firm bought it in 2015 for US$55.6 million. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Singapore decide to drop bilateral air travel bubble
The Hong Kong government said on Thursday that it and the Singapore government decided not to further pursue a bilateral air travel bubble due to the differences in the anti-epidemic strategies ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of East Asia half-year profit surges 75 per cent as impairment costs decline and China, Hong Kong economies recover
Bank of East Asia said it would pay an interim dividend of 35 HK cents a share as its first-half results benefited from an improving economic outlook. ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong yoga studio has no mirrors, small classes and offers ‘immersive sounds’ sessions, but what’s with the Japanese name?
The recently opened Ikigai wellness studio in Causeway Bay provides diverse classes in yoga, meditation and movement-based practices, but what’s with the Japanese name? ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks drop as WH Group losses deepen, but Tencent ticks up after earnings beat estimates
The Hong Kong market has declined on Thursday morning as WH Group’s losses deepen, while the impact of indications by the Fed that it was considering slowing stimulus has spilled over to Asian stocks. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist returned from Chinese prison found guilty in national security case
A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, who had been detained in mainland China after trying to flee the city by boat, was found guilty on Thursday of conspiracy to commit collusion with a foreign country ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong airport’s virus ‘loopholes’ need tightening, health experts say
Separating passengers who are arriving, leaving or merely transiting just one of the tightened measures suggested after case in Cathay Pacific lounge. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Shenzhen plan to relax quarantine rules for Hong Kong visitors gets mixed response from business community
Proposal would allow travellers to spend part of their two-week isolation period at home. But while some say there is little difference between being stuck in a hotel and at home, others hail it as a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Marathon 2021 to take place on October 24
The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, which had been suspended due to the pandemic, is set to resume on October 24, 2021. It will be the first major mass participatory sporting event in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Alfred Sit highlights I&T opportunities
Secretary for Innovation & Technology Alfred Sit today updated the business community in Korea on Hong Kong's latest developments and opportunities in innovation and technology (I&T) during a webinar. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s on-again, off-again travel rules
Longer quarantines are back in the city again, dampening outbound travel interest that was just beginning to take off. ( read original story ...)
How tech unicorn Geek+ is nurturing a new generation of R&D talent in Hong Kong
Start-up specialises in smart logistics solutions incorporating robotics and artificial intelligence, with a goal to fully automate warehouses ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong quarantine U-turn a sucker punch for battered hotels sector
The return of more stringent travel restrictions in Hong Kong is likely to weigh on the city’s battered hotels sector, which is likely to record among the slowest recoveries in Asia, analysts said. ( read original story ...)
China’s anti-sanctions law: what is it, how will it take effect in Hong Kong and should the business community worry?
Beijing is discussing this week how to apply the law to Hong Kong, with an announcement expected on Friday Hong Kong officials offer reassurance the powers will only be used in retaliation for ... ( read original story ...)