Initially a poster child for the battle against the coronavirus, Hong Kong has seen a third wave brought in by certain business and logistic arrivals that were exempted from the compulsory quarantine ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to offer free coronavirus testing for all residents
Hong Kong will offer free voluntary coronavirus testing for residents, leader Carrie Lam said on Friday, as the global financial hub races to contain a resurgence of the virus over the past month. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s MTR to delay new mall opening amid new coronavirus wave, CEO says
Lohas Mall's phase one opening in Hong Kong will be postponed to a "better time" given current movement restrictions during the pandemic, says Mass Transit Railway Corporation CEO Jacob Kam. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should reform tax code to spur entrepreneurship amid slumps and help city catch up with regional rivals
Hong Kong’s economy contracted for the fourth consecutive quarter in the three months ended June, forcing the local government to dig deep for ideas to stanch the slump, restore confidence and restart ... ( read original story ...)
Li Ka-shing’s Rags-To-Riches Story: How Hong Kong Billionaire Made His Fortune
Forced to find work and help his family who migrated to Hong Kong from Southern China, he labored in a plastic factory at 16 years old. It was where he would learn life lessons that would become ... ( read original story ...)
Seton Hall prof: Students in Hong Kong should consider fleeing | Opinion
They should head to a freer foreign country willing to accept political refugees. If they remain in Hong Kong or any other part of China, they will have to struggle, for many years to come. ( read original story ...)
Sneaker Startup Lane Eight Disrupts The Fitness Footwear Game With Vegan Workout Shoe
Direct-to-consumer shoe brand Lane Eight is giving AllBirds a run for their money with their all sustainable performance shoe. From clicks to bricks, the omnichannel retailer is the fastest growing ... ( read original story ...)
PureVPN shuts down its Hong Kong servers to ensure utmost user privacy
Hong Kong has always been a country that was free and independent. It prided itself on having flexible laws that allowed the business community to thrive. ( read original story ...)
SGX Nifty gains over 50 points, hints at positive start for Nifty50
Hong Kong stocks opened on a positive note Thursday boosted by vaccine hopes, while there was still optimism US lawmakers would hammer out a stimulus deal. The Hang Seng Index added 0.39 percent, or ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar Drops; U.S. Stocks Rise, Asia to Start Flat: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks looked set for a muted start after three days of gains. U.S. equities earlier climbed amid encouraging news on the vaccine front and speculation lawmakers are making progress on an ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Stocks Set for Mixed Start; Dollar Retreats: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks looked set for a mixed start after three days of gains, while U.S. equities climbed amid encouraging news on the vaccine front and speculation over progress on a stimulus package. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Yellow Movement Turns Chinese Propaganda on Its Head
The striking red-and-white protest posters on the windows of a Hong Kong restaurant proclaim in Chinese, “Revolution Is No Crime! To Rebel Is Justified!” and “Carry the Revolution Through to the End.” ... ( read original story ...)
Manulife Earnings Helped by Asia Business Weathering Challenges
Manulife Financial Corp.’s Asian business -- once the biggest earnings contributor for the Canadian life insurer -- is showing resilience in the face of added challenges in the region. ( read original story ...)
Startup Life: Jenny Lam of Moon Convos On Her Crystal Craze
To founder of Moon Convos Jenny Lam, crystals are more than just beautiful stones. We talk to her about how she plans to spread positive vibes. ( read original story ...)