The three months to September saw ‘net absorption’ for the first time in two years, meaning more space was taken up than vacated, according to Cushman & Wakefield. ( read original story ...)
Storms force Hong Kong to shutter twice in a week
Hong Kong battened down on Tuesday (Oct 12) evening for the second time in less than a week as an approaching tropical storm prompted forecasters to raise their alert level and trigger safety measures ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong govt stands firm on reopening borders, but eases rules on social distancing
HONG KONG - Chief Executive Carrie Lam has remained firm on not reopening the territory's border despite mounting pressure to do otherwise, announcing instead on Tuesday (Oct 12) an easing of social ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hang Seng Bank CEO Louisa Cheang dies aged 57
Louisa Cheang Wai-man, the former Hang Seng Bank CEO, died last week at the age of 57, according to sources. A memorial service will be held in Wan Chai on Friday, a source said. HSBC, where Cheang ... ( read original story ...)
Citi appoints clean energy investment banking head for Asia
... Pang to head of its Natural Resources Clean Energy Transition NRCET Investment Banking team for Asia, in a media note. The position is newly created and based in Hong Kong, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Waives Gym Masks; U.K. Strategy Slammed: Virus Update
Merck & Co.’s promising Covid pill is already being snapped up by some countries, raising concern that poorer nations could be left behind in a repeat of the inequitable vaccine rollout. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong profile – Media
Hong Kong has one of the world's largest film industries and is a major centre for broadcasting and publishing. Although press freedom is enshrined in the city's Basic Law, there has been pressure on ... ( read original story ...)
China EV Startup Leapmotor to Mull $1 Billion Hong Kong IPO
Chinese electric-vehicle maker Leapmotor is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong that could raise at least $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Alfred Sit meets I&T startups
Secretary for Innovation & Technology Alfred Sit visits the Hong Kong Science Park and Cyberport to exchange views with the startup community on the innovation and technology initiatives outlined in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader back-pedals on call for Housing Authority to pay for subsidies; urges wider adoption of prefabricated building materials
Carrie Lam had previously suggested the authority give cash handouts to more families on the years-long waiting list for public flats. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to develop new metropolis in northern area for 2.5 mln people
Hong Kong will develop a new metropolis in its northern part to accommodate 2.5 million people and better integrate itself into the overall development of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Mainland officials’ visits appreciated
Chief Executive Carrie Lam today said she appreciates and is grateful for the extensive efforts the representatives of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong have made to reach out to the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HK’s business outlook boosted
Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau today updated members of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong on the city’s business outlook and initiatives related to commerce and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s quarantine policy big reason city has avoided lockdowns, Carrie Lam says
City residents have enjoyed a largely normal life on the back of contentious isolation rules for travellers, Lam tells press briefing. ( read original story ...)