High-altitude stone cabins built in the 1920s near Sunset Peak on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island provide primitive accommodation and stunning views. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy group downsizes amid crackdown
One of Hong Kong's most established pro-democracy civic organizations says it's letting go its paid staff and halving the size of its steering committee ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers approve plan to add 5 new statutory holidays by 2030, with Buddha’s Birthday first in line
In passing measure unamended, Legislative Council overrules wishes of labour, business sectors, which sought to adjust time frameAfter Buddha’s Birthday, next holidays to be added will be Boxing Day, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong insurers want devices in taxis to monitor bad driving, slash accident rates, before premiums can come down
Hong Kong's taxi operators will have more bargaining power to deal with skyrocketing premiums if they fix drivers' bad habits and slash the number of road accidents, the head of a leading insurance ... ( read original story ...)
Unemployed Hong Kong TV actors move to China for work on drama series – and live-stream selling
The lack of work in Hong Kong’s entertainment industry is driving an exodus of actors to China, where they are hired for drama series – and live-stream sales promotion. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Marathon to slash entry numbers by 75 per cent for postponed October races
The postponed Hong Kong Marathon will only allow 18,500 participants as organisers seek senior government and medical experts’ approval by August. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel operator to raise tolls by up to 9 per cent from July 18
Travel via Tai Lam Tunnel will become more expensive, with tolls raised from between HK$4 and HK$15 for various categories of vehicles. ( read original story ...)
(Members only) Executive Briefing | The Future of Hong Kong for Australian Businesses
How can Australian business maintain a strong presence in Hong Kong in light of the National Security Law? What are the strengths Hong Kong is likely to retain as a business centre and how can the ... ( read original story ...)
Great Place to Work releases its 6th annual list of Best Workplaces in Hong Kong
Following the well-being practices, Ms. Anna Yau, Business Analyst at Great Place to Work® Greater China shared some interesting findings related to Best Workplaces in Hong Kong, Taiwan and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks set for biggest loss in 20 weeks as China signals more actions in tech sector clampdown
Hong Kong stocks are set for their biggest weekly setback since February after a week of tech sell-off. Traders are buying on dips as a technical indicator shows the slump may have been excessive. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s pension fund posts 4.5 per cent investment gain in first half, but policy and regulatory challenges lie ahead
The outlook for investment markets in the second half of this year is not so optimistic, as the Hang Seng Index has lost 5.8 per cent over the past week, wiping off all gains made in the first half ... ( read original story ...)
Xi’s speech bolsters confidence of Hong Kong’s business sector
[PAUL YEUNG / BLOOMBERG] A speech delivered on July 1 by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, bolstered Hong Kong's confidence and boosted the global ... ( read original story ...)
Axington proposes to acquire Hong Kong firm that will see its reverse takeover
Axington has inked a non-binding memorandum of understanding to acquire a 60 per cent stake in a Hong Kong web technology company that is expected to result in a reverse takeover of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble: will Sinovac’s efficacy against Delta coronavirus variant be the next stumbling block?
While city state points to lack of data about vaccine’s worth against new variants, Hong Kong authorities have defended the Chinese-produced jabs. ( read original story ...)