Hong Kong’s share benchmark soared more than 6% on Wednesday as Asian shares tracked gains on Wall Street. New Zealand’s share benchmark rose 0.8% after its central bank hiked its benchmark interest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks lead Asia higher with 5% surge in catchup move to Wall Street; New Zealand hikes interest rates
Hong Kong’s share benchmark soared more than 5% on Wednesday as Asian shares tracked gains on Wall Street. New Zealand’s share benchmark rose 0.7% after its central bank hiked its benchmark interest ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader will unveil ‘bold measures’ in policy address to lure talent, investment, says finance chief Paul Chan
Financial Secretary Paul Chan also adamant high-power banker summit will be held successfully next month But Chan remains pessimistic about the local economy, which he says is being affected by a 'not ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘Rick and Morty’ fans spot protest codes in new episode
Eagle-eyed Hong Kong fans of the adult cartoon sitcom "Rick and Morty" have spotted oblique references to the city's democracy movement in the latest episode of the cult sci-fi show. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong set to regain global luxury shopping centre status: report
The city has eased restrictions for international tourists. The expected return of international tourism as inbound restrictions ease is expected to boost the luxury retail sector in Hong Kong as the ... ( read original story ...)
Features of the Hong Kong Airlines Restructuring Plan
Key Points Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) has announced that it is seeking to implement a restructuring of its aircraft lease obligations and other liabilities by court action in the UK and Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has enough talent to set up national-level biomedical laboratory endorsed by Beijing, says renowned scientist
National laboratory is needed to pave the way for city to become country’s global innovation and technology hub, says Dennis Lo. ( read original story ...)
Indie Agency Always Human Enlists The ‘Honey Badger’ To Spruik Hong Kong Tourism To Aussies
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has today launched their new digital campaign by full-service talent, creative and communications agency, Always Human. The three-part video series stars rugby cult ... ( read original story ...)
Quarantine’s Gone So Why Can’t I Find a Flight Out of Hong Kong?
Hong Kong’s dreaded Covid quarantine policy may be gone, but don’t expect a return to the good old days of travel any time soon. Although millions of people stuck in the Asian financial hub since ... ( read original story ...)
University professor in Hong Kong conned out of nearly HK$4 million in phone scam
Hong Kong has seen a surge in deception cases in recent years. In 2020, there were 15,553 such cases, compared with 8,216 in 2019. In 2021, the number further went up to 19,249. In the first half of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘Shoebox’ Residents Struggle Amid Sweltering Heat, Cramped Living Conditions
As Hong Kong experienced one of its hottest summers, the underprivileged living in Hong Kong’s notorious shoebox apartments are struggling to keep cool amid the territory’s ongoing housing crisis. ( read original story ...)
Mourning for Queen Elizabeth in Hong Kong sparks new calls for ‘decolonisation’ of city
Death of Queen Elizabeth and city's crowds who mourned sparks call for faster removal of colonial-era legacy, but academics warn against going too far Legislator lays down law on 'decolonisation' of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s mourning for Queen Elizabeth sparks new calls for ‘decolonisation’ of city
Death of Queen Elizabeth and city’s crowds who mourned sparks call for faster removal of colonial-era hangovers ... ( read original story ...)
Record numbers of Chinese students head for Hong Kong universities
Hong Kong universities have recorded a surge in Chinese students from the mainland as they decide against pursuing their studies in western countries.The number of undergraduate students from China ... ( read original story ...)