The collector and gallerist explains why he moved his central Hong Kong gallery and is parting ways with some of his favourite works at Sotheby's this month ... ( read original story ...)
US travel site ranks Singapore’s public transport system best in the world
Singapore's public transport system has been ranked top in the world by a US-based travel website, Far & Wide, beating other cities like London and Hong Kong.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Meet the 20 top-funded startups and tech companies in Hong Kong
Which Hong Kong tech companies are most likely to have global impact? One way to judge – although imperfect – would be the amount of money they have raised. Using Tech in Asia’s data, we’ve generated ... ( read original story ...)
Insight – What’s Hong Kong to China?
BEIJING’S enactment of a tough new national security law for Hong Kong is raising concerns that it will sweep away much of the autonomy and freedom that underpin the territory’s role as Asia’s world ... ( read original story ...)
Discord in Hong Kong’s ‘yellow economic circle’ as staff disputes, mistrust add to Covid-19 business woes
Some small business owners have accused bigger players in the yellow circle of not doing enough to help those struggling to survive. Chung opened Sogno Gelato nearly two years ago in a Tsuen Wan ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Cathay Pacific mulls smaller aircraft, business class cuts as Covid-19 crisis remoulds travel
Talks ongoing over how to make Hong Kong’s flag carrier fit for the post-pandemic world, but CEO Augustus Tang says no changes imminent. ( read original story ...)
Apec failed to see the urgency of restarting travel and tourism. Can Hong Kong take a lead?
Apec should be pushing for international agreement on Covid-19-safe travel protocol when millions of jobs are at stake. With global cooperation still lacking, Hong Kong could show the way with travel ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong scientist behind artificial ‘mini-hearts’ takes Novoheart closer to China with facilities to quicken drug discovery process
Novoheart, the firm behind artificial “mini-hearts,” is expanding in Hong Kong and mainland China to commercialise a technology that can quicken drug discovery process. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-backed used-car startup Kavak becomes first Mexican unicorn
SoftBank-backed used-car platform Kavak has become Mexico's first tech "unicorn" after reaching a $1.15 billion valuation in its latest funding round last month, Chief Executive Carlos Garcia told ... ( read original story ...)
Lam Says Stability Has Returned to Hong Kong
Authorities in Hong Kong are talking up stability after dozens of protesters were arrested on China’s National Day. The event saw police checking ID’s and cracking down on any attempt to demonstrate. ( read original story ...)
Joshua Wong: “No reason for us to give up” on Hong Kong democracy
AFPTV 1. Mid shot blue police flag2. Wide shot police hoisting blue flag3. Mid shot two teenagers being searched by police 4. SOUNDBITE 1 - Joshua Wong, pro-democracy activist (male, English, 18 sec): ... ( read original story ...)
Disappointing start to ‘golden week’ for Hong Kong retailers, as protests, Covid-19 take toll
The absence of mainland visitors and a heavy police presence make for a slow day during a usually busy time of year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong retail landlords spice up festive weekends with rebates, live events as easier social-distancing rules lure shoppers back to malls
Hong Kong retail landlords are relishing the chance to fire up sales with a new round of incentives to complement online promotions as easier social-distancing rules lure shoppers back to malls. ( read original story ...)
Why China welcomes the pain Tesla brings
When China allowed Elon Musk to set up the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai in 2018, it was as if a big catfish had just been dropped into a placid pond. Homegrown electric vehicle manufacturers were ... ( read original story ...)