A luxury yacht belonging to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov departed Hong Kong waters on Thursday heading for the South African port of Cape Town, according to private tracking site ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese diplomat says pulling hair of Hong Kong protester was his ‘duty’
A Chinese diplomat who was filmed pulling the hair of a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester on the grounds of his consulate in Manchester, England, has defended his actions -- saying it was his "duty" ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares hit lowest level since 2009
Traders were also concerned about the Hong Kong government's "unprecedented silence on key economic indicators," Kelvin Tay, regional chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader aims to attract talent but vows further crackdown
John Lee pledges to enact anti-subversion law while emphasising need to alleviate brain drain ... ( read original story ...)
Burned-out young people in Hong Kong are escaping to a peaceful island
Craftsman Jesse Yu, 32, crosses on a ferry to Victoria Harbour, with the financial district seen in the background, in Hong Kong, China September 23, 2022. Newcomers drawn by an idyllic lifestyle and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong launches 2-year effort to reverse local workforce declines
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said Wednesday the city will spend $3.8 billion to draw more people and more business investment in the midst of a "brain drain" that has shrunk its workforce. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader John Lee delivers his maiden policy address
Hong Kong's new leader John Lee delivered his maiden policy address annual policy address on Wednesday, mapping out his priorities for the former British colony which returned to Chinese rule in 1997. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s leader vows to roll out special visas for graduates from top universities and people who make more than $300,000 a year
The news comes after 110,000 people left Hong Kong from mid-2021 to mid-2022 amid strict COVID-19 containment measures. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks fall 2%, leading losses in mixed Asia trade after John Lee’s speech
Shares in the Asia-Pacific were mixed on Wednesday following a second day of gains in major U.S. indexes. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong fell around 2.38% to 16,511.28, with the Hang Seng Tech index ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Plan to Reverse Expat Exodus Disappoints Investors
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee’s long-awaited plan to woo back foreign talent and ease housing woes fell flat with investors, underscoring the challenge facing the financial hub as it tries to ... ( read original story ...)
Live news updates: Hong Kong launches $3.8bn scheme to stem professional exodus
Hong Kong has announced a HK$30bn (US$3.8bn) plan to attract international investors and businesses back to the city, after strict pandemic policies and a security crackdown sparked an exodus of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong offers new visa to woo talent amid brain drain
Hong Kong’s leader has unveiled a new visa scheme to woo global talent, as the city seeks to stem a brain drain that has risked its status as an international financial center ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong announces plans to ‘trawl the world for talents’
In his first policy address since he took office, Hong Kong leader John Lee said the government would set aside billions to attract businesses to the city. ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s New Expat Visas Stack Up Against Singapore’s
Hong Kong is overhauling visa rules to attract foreign talent as it battles with rival finance hubs like Singapore for talent following nearly three years of pandemic isolation.Most Read from Bloomber ... ( read original story ...)