Embattled HNA Group is being sued by its office landlord in Hong Kong’s main business district over a debt of about HK$$8.3 million (US$1.06 million), according to a writ filed with the city’s High Co... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s tunnel toll plan a good start, but only fewer cars will solve congestion
Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan confirmed that the Central-Wan Chai bypass, which directly links Central with North Point and is designed to alleviate the constant congestion on Glouces... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba-Backed AI Startup Said to Mull Up to $1 Billion IPO
Megvii, the owner of facial recognition developer Face++, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong that could net as much as $1 billion, people familiar with the matter said. Megvii is w... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines shrugs off cash flow concerns and says ‘it’s business as normal’ despite being under growing financial strain
Hong Kong Airlines has insisted it will be able to meet its financial obligations, despite sources saying it had been under growing strain over the past 12 months. Over that time the company has delay... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore investors keen on venture capital investment in Bangladesh: BIDA
Young entrepreneurs who take the risk of starting a new business or startup need that initial funding. Aminul Islam engages with all venture capital-related organisations to increase investments ... ( read original story ...)
Fears of cargo cartel spark probe into ‘super alliance’ at Hong Kong container terminal
Hong Kong’s competition watchdog has opened an unprecedented investigation into whether a new “super alliance” between four of the five operators at one of the world’s busiest container ports breaches ... ( read original story ...)
Great New Hong Kong Hotel Is Perfect For Business And Leisure Travelers
One of the most vibrant cities in the world and blessed with amazing food, interesting sites and incredible shopping, Hong Kong is currently experiencing a popularity resurgence as a leisure destinati... ( read original story ...)
End of an era: Hong Kong steps down as the face of Chinese capitalism
Sooner or later, everybody’s kingdom must end. And Hong Kong witnessed that in 2018 with the passing of a generation of major business and cultural figures. At their peak, they made Hong Kong the cent... ( read original story ...)
Taxiing for takeoff: The flying cab in your future
Even today, in major cities such as Hong Kong and New York, a fortunate few escape the gridlock ... Would you like to learn more about the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility? To grow the flying taxi ... ( read original story ...)
A business district in Hong Kong’s rural north is the answer to its quest for land and development
Hong Kong undeniably faces a severe shortage of readily available land for development. Although three-quarters of its land is not built up, only a small portion is readily available for development, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong emerges as Asian startup hub
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong is quickly becoming a center for startups in Asia, with 2,625 such businesses operating here as of November, up 18% from 2017, government data showed. The number of people ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s office landlords raise creditworthiness requirements as more commercial tenants walk away from leases
Commercial landlords in Hong Kong, who own some of the world’s most expensive offices, are doubling or tripling the money that tenants must put down as deposit, as a downturn in business sentiment and ... ( read original story ...)
How to win in Africa (Audio): McKinsey – Acha Leke, Chairman, McKinsey Africa and Georges Desvaux, Managing Partner, Africa & Hong Kong
The right strategy can unlock strong, profitable growth, explain the authors of Africa’s Business Revolution. In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, Simon London speaks with McKinsey senior partners ... ( read original story ...)
Shutdown, McKinsey, Gaza: Your Monday Briefing
McKinsey, the world's most prestigious consulting firm ... One hour later, it reaches Sydney. Hong Kong and Beijing will enter 2019 after four hours, Moscow after nine, Paris after 11 and London after ... ( read original story ...)