Chinese artificial intelligence startup SenseTime Group is looking to raise up to $767 million in its Hong Kong initial public offering, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. The deal launched on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong visa scheme could extend to the young
Ministers are considering expanding the bespoke UK visa scheme for Hongkongers by offering it to younger people, The Times has learnt.The British National (Over ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Issues a Threat to the WSJ
We reserve the right to take necessary action,’ writes the regime, flagging an editorial for ‘incitement.’ ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong children ‘turned away by some popular British schools’ as enrolments hit record high
The number of Hong Kong children enrolling in British schools has hit at least an 11-year high, with some being turned away for the first time, according to education consultants. Elite schools in ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese gold medallists showcasing gymnastics, weightlifting skills send Hong Kong pupils into Olympics frenzy
Champion gymnasts Liu Yang, Zou Jingyuan and winning weightlifters Wang Zhouyu, Chen Lijun perform for hundreds of youngsters in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Brain drain in Hong Kong education sector an ‘imminent issue’, warns top adviser to city leader
Executive Council convenor Bernard Chan says Hong Kong faces problem over movement of pupils and teachers, with some leaving for family reasons. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Swiss International Air Lines suspends flights to Hong Kong over strict quarantine regime; city confirms 9 new cases
Four Zurich-to-Hong Kong flights will be cancelled, with the suspension set to be reviewed on December 11. The decision comes as Hong Kong confirms nine imported coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
What’s a manifesto? Hong Kong’s Legislative Council candidates woo voters with 3-word slogans and brief statements – if that
Lack of effort in penning manifestos that explain what they stand for a sign that some are not really keen to contest city’s first ‘patriots’-only election, observers say. ( read original story ...)
Tech stocks from Meituan to Alibaba lead losses in Hong Kong as Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi prepares for US delisting
Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday as concerns about Chinese companies being kicked off American stock exchanges delivered a punch to technology giants, compounded by Didi Global’s move to delist from ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘zero-Covid’ strategy will not work in long term, city needs to switch to living with virus, says top epidemiologist
Professor Keiji Fukuda, whose contract was not renewed by University of Hong Kong, is returning to US this month after five years in city Banning travellers from entering Hong Kong is 'not long-term ... ( read original story ...)
What was behind Hong Kong train door mishap? Prominent engineer questions official line, while transport group urges MTR to investigate
A veteran engineer dubbed “Hong Kong’s Detective Galileo” has questioned the MTR Corporation’s explanation that a loose billboard component was responsible for a rare accident in which a pair of ... ( read original story ...)
Sham election will make Hong Kong ‘just another Chinese city’
In the so-called “youthquake” of 2016 a surging tide of pro-democracy and anti-Beijing sentiment swept Nathan Law into office and made him, at 23, the youngest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, other Asian cities shut out of world’s top 10 tourist destinations amid tough travel restrictions
Paris and other European cities dominate the list compiled by Euromonitor International, owing to their more relaxed travel policies Hong Kong ranked 49th in the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2021, ... ( read original story ...)
Fun and games as Chinese Olympians captivate crowd of 2,000 Hong Kong residents at variety show
Athletes share their experiences and take part in number of lighthearted games, winning loud applause and laughter from the spectators. ( read original story ...)