Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission will take the lead in shaping disclosure policies and setting international standards to ensure the city acts as a green finance hub in the Greater Bay ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hoping to announce Hong Kong COVID-19 travel bubble ‘very soon’: Ministry
Singapore’s transport ministry said on Thursday it hoped a long-delayed air travel bubble with Hong Kong would start soon, but no date had been fixed yet.A ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong youngsters look to mainland GBA cities for career
With the local job market under great pressure due to a sluggish economy hit hard by pandemic more young people in Hong Kong ha ... ( read original story ...)
Adidas shuts down store in Hong Kong’s Central prime business district
The German sportswear giant signed a HK$52.1 million a year lease for the 13,000 sq ft shop at 36 Queen’s Road in 2015. Removal staff were seen dismantling shelves and putting away stock on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Guess to Set New Targets as Sustainability Becomes Second Nature to Business
After educating the corporate team, Guess director of corporate sustainability Jaclyn Allen says the brand plans to set ambitious new goals. ( read original story ...)
Number of vacant homes in Hong Kong may surge to 18-year-high as families head to UK under BN(O) visa scheme, Bloomberg forecasts
The bulk of the estimated 11,737 departing households will be heading to Britain to take advantage of a government scheme to facilitate citizenship for holders of the BN(O) passport, says Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)
Ping An Global Voyager Fund-backed AI Startup Laiye Raises $50 Million in Series C+ Funding
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An" or "the Group", HKEx: 2318; SSE: 601318) is delighted to announce ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Biggest Phone Scam: 90-Year-Old Woman Duped Of US $32 Million By Fraudsters Posing as Chinese Officials; 1 Arrested
A 90-year-old Hong Kong woman was duped of USD 32 million (HK$ 250 million) by fraudsters posing as Chinese officials. It is said to be the biggest recorded phone scam. After receiving the complaint ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials urged to introduce new criminal offence of failing to report suspected child abuse following murder case
Law Reform Commission and campaigners urge officials to introduce new criminal offence of failing to report child abuse. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks set for biggest drop in a month as Anta discounted placement, rising Covid-19 cases roil markets
A discounted stock placement by Anta Sports helped push Hong Kong stocks toward its worst day in almost a month. Rising cases of Covid-19 from India to Japan are also dampening hopes for a rebound ... ( read original story ...)
India-based flexi workspace startup Simpliwork plans to enter Singapore, HK
Flexi workspace startup Simpliwork Offices Pvt Ltd, founded in Bengaluru, India, announced plans to expand its operations in overseas markets such as Singapore and Hong Kong, and ramp up its presence ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: decoration worker jailed for ‘extremely vicious’ attack on man who tried to clear roadblock
Leung Kai-lok given 40 months after pleading guilty to hitting his victim with iron bar during incident in Mong Kok in 2019. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s zealous anti-doxxing campaign could make it even easier to hide dirty money in the city
Beachfront property owned by China's political elite. Washington-accused drug lords and gun runners operating blocks apart. Companies enabling North Korea's purported sanctions-busting fleet. ( read original story ...)
On Hong Kong, Stay Strong
April 16 was a dark day for Hong Kong — a city that has seen many dark days in recent years, and whose days are getting darker. A court handed down sentences for nine advocates of democracy. What were ... ( read original story ...)