FINANCE and technology professionals are generally better paid in Hong Kong than in Singapore, with investment-banking analysts earning 46 per cent more than in the South-east Asian city-state, ...
Is Hong Kong ready for the ‘NewSpace’ race? As satellite firm eyes Greater Bay Area, experts say city needs plan or risks missing out on multibillion-dollar industry
City's first satellite manufacturer, Uspace Technology Group, expects half of the units it produces annually will go to the Greater Bay Area, to spur digital transformation Hong Kong can only take a ...
Popular Hong Kong host Dodo Cheng pride of city for teaching Hollywood heartthrob Timothée Chalamet Cantonese in Dune sequel pre-release interview
Veteran city TV host gets much sought after interview with director, cast Cantonese chat a hit with fans ahead of sci-fi sequel hitting big screen Famous Hong Kong actress-turned-YouTuber Dodo Cheng ...
Westwell Announces the Establishment of International Headquarters and Overseas R&D Center in Hong Kong
Released by the HKSAR Government in December 2022, the "Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint" outlined 4 major directions for innovation and technology (I&T) development. Key ...
Hong Kong’s crypto licensing draws local financial giants
Less than a year since the Hong Kong gave the green light to cryptocurrency exchanges, there’s been a notable rush among established financial entities and brokerage firms to secure their spot in the ...
Hong Kong has long way to go to meet global hepatitis B elimination goal by 2030, health authorities say
About 410,000 people, or 5.6 per cent of Hong Kong's population, estimated to have been infected with virus WHO's global hepatitis strategy, announced in 2016, aims to eliminate viral hepatitis as ...
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to begin installing platform screen gates at Fanling station as part of project to prevent falls on tracks
Hong Kong’s rail operator will begin installing automatic screen gates at platforms in Fanling station on Tuesday night during closing hours, as part of its project along the East Rail line to prevent ...
Central Bank of Hong Kong Releases Guidance on Digital Asset Custody for Institutions
Hong Kong's central bank is releasing new guidelines for institutions interested in offering crypto custodianship services.
Lionel Messi responds to backlash after sitting out of a game in Hong Kong
Lionel Messi has responded to a backlash from Chinese fans and media after his non-appearance at a February 4 Inter Miami friendly in Hong Kong.
The real reason Hong Kong is so mad at Lionel Messi
Anger over soccer star Lionel Messi's failure to play in an exhibition game has escalated into a diplomatic spat ...
Exclusive Taylor Swift deal? Hong Kong must be ‘relentless’ in luring music stars, John Lee says amid reports of Singapore concert arrangement
John Lee says authorities will ensure public money is well spent in attracting major concerts amid reports Singapore sought exclusive performance deal with Taylor Swift.
Hong Kong Dental Association says expansion of elderly healthcare voucher scheme in bay area could hurt city’s economy
Economic damage will be significant if all Hong Kong elderly residents in mainland China opt to use dental services across the border, Dental Association president Spencer Chan says.
Hong Kong’s birth rate rises for first time in 6 years, population hits 7.5 million, census figures show
Census and Statistics Department announces city recorded 33,200 births last year, a 2 per cent increase over 2022, and first uptick since 2017 Total population rises to 7.5 million from 7.47 million, ...
Hong Kong’s Central Bank Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Crypto Custodial Services
The HKMA wants authorized institutions to undertake a comprehensive risk assessment followed by appropriate policies to manage identified risks.