A seaplane start-up in Hong Kong is hoping to get airborne as early as the middle of 2021 - with a long-term goal of establishing similar operations in several Southeast Asian countries. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property tycoon loses billions as business empire unravels in battle with debt collectors
Hong Kong property tycoon Pan Sutong has gone from ranking among Asia’s wealthiest people to having his company’s flagship headquarters seized by creditors chasing more than US$1 billion of debt. ( read original story ...)
How budding innovators can help Hong Kong promote smart city living amid Covid-19 pandemic
Hong Kong’s City I&T Grand Challenge, titled ‘Be an Innovator’, urges global community to submit ideas for more sustainable and inclusive society to help transform city’s future ... ( read original story ...)
US-born Lawyer Keeps Faith After Hong Kong Security Law Arrest
A lawyer who has lived and practised in Hong Kong for decades, John Clancey has seen the inside of a few police stations -- but he never imagined he would be the one in a cell. Clancey, a 79-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Three US-listed China tech companies seek over $6bn in Hong Kong
Tencent Music Entertainment Group, online retailer Vipshop Holdings and livestreaming platform Joyy -- are seeking secondary listings in Hon Kong, joining a parade of U.S.-listed mainland companies ... ( read original story ...)
VF Corporation Uproots Hong Kong Base, Diverts Investment And Transformation Towards China
China trade war seeing companies shift their manufacturing outside of China, the nation’s rebound speed and growth potential capture VF Corporation’s relocation strategy to move closer to their supply ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Innovation Takes Center Stage at CES 2021
More Than 22 of Hong Kong’s Hottest Startups Will Showcase New Solutions and Technological Breakthroughs at This Year’s Virtual Exhibition Hong Kong innovation and technology expertise will be on ... ( read original story ...)
Seasoned jurist Andrew Cheung steps up as Hong Kong’s new chief justice amid political turmoil and pressure from Beijing
First Hong Kong graduate to head judiciary is said to be low profile, known for conservative decisions Legal scholar says new chief justice is a ‘highly intelligent, patient judge’ who keeps an open ... ( read original story ...)
China stocks slip on Sino-U.S. tensions, fresh virus cases; Hong Kong gains
China stocks eased on Monday as worries over Sino-U.S. tensions continued to weigh on the market, while a jump in new domestic COVID-19 cases also dampened sentiment. ** The CSI300 index .CSI300 fell ... ( read original story ...)
US stock blacklists ripple through Hong Kong and China markets
A crackdown on Chinese companies by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in its final days and uncertainty over the political direction of incoming President-elect Joe Biden could ... ( read original story ...)
Bid to refashion Hong Kong’s idyllic south coast into tourist haven full of promise – and potential pitfalls
The city leader’s recent pledge to tap more tourism dollars in an area long defined by its maritime traditions has stirred excitement in some and trepidation in others. Past mistakes with similar ... ( read original story ...)
Australia urged to ramp up assistance to Hong Kong people amid mass pro-democracy arrests
New figures show just 3,000 Hong Kong residents have benefited from visa concessions granted by the Morrison government six months ago ... ( read original story ...)
Changing market for luxury brands can be an opportunity for Hong Kong
The realisation by luxury brands that the mainland Chinese market can now be easily tapped would seem like an unrecoverable loss for Hong Kong. But brands can now target long-ignored local customers a ... ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong Website Gets Blocked, Raising Censorship Fears
Users of major mobile carriers can no longer access a service that detailed the personal information of police officers, a possible sign that the city is turning to tactics used in mainland China. ( read original story ...)