International property agents say sales increased this year as the yen fell to multi-decade lows against the Hong Kong dollar. ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong become an innovation hub for China if closed borders remain the norm? Industry executives see challenges
Normal travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen has been halted for two-and-a-half years due to an anti-pandemic border closure For example, the start-up funding process at Cyberport has become more ... ( read original story ...)
Hotpot chain Haidilao weighs IPO of overseas unit
Company says spin-off of Super Hi International Holding would position the unit and the parent for growth. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
‘Chilling’ use of security law threatening Hong Kong’s finance hub status, says U.S. envoy
The top U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong on Monday urged China to ease political pressure on the city, warning that the "crude and chilling" use of a sweeping national security law threatened its role as an ... ( read original story ...)
Top US Envoy In Hong Kong Rebukes China’s Crackdown In Farewell Speech
China imposed a sweeping national security law on the city following the protests and Washington implemented sanctions against top Hong Kong officials. US officials confirmed privately that since then ... ( read original story ...)
Large Chinese Bank Protest Put Down With Violence
Video from clash in Central Chinese city spreads online despite censorship; officials had prevented earlier protest using Covid-19 health codes. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong mulls movement restrictions as COVID cases rise
Hong Kong authorities are considering implementing a health code system in the city that would restrict the movements of those infected with the coronavirus and overseas arrivals, as infections rise ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to make COVID-19 app more like mainland China to curb infections
Hong Kong will update an app it uses for COVID-19 tracking to bring it more in line with mainland China, by requiring people to register by name and by adopting a traffic light colour code to restrict ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Says Home Quarantine Can Be Expanded With Health Codes
Hong Kong’s new health chief said travelers can be allowed to conduct some of their quarantine at home, as long as a China-like health code system is in place to manage their movement. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residents pay tribute to ‘great, tough’ Shinzo Abe at Japanese consulate
Hong Kong people and Japanese sign book of condolence for murdered ex-PM Shinzo Abe at country's consulate Strict security as people visit city's Japanese consulate to pay tribute and lay flowers in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Casino Stocks Slide As Macau Clamps Down On Covid Spread With Fresh Lockdown
Macau’s casinos were shut down for the first time since early 2020 as the city attempts to follow mainland China’s zero-Covid approach. ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong Property Billionaire Pan Gets Bankruptcy Order
Distressed Hong Kong property tycoon Pan Sutong was told by the city’s high court to go bankrupt, marking another blow to the former billionaire. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong airport opens third runway; Cathay cargo is first commercial landing
A third runway was officially opened at Hong Kong International Airport with Cathay cargo making the first commercial landing. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong risks losing companies to ‘stickiness’ in other cities, threatening its international hub status, advisor warns
Relocation costs have prevented corporate flight from Hong Kong despite disruptive quarantine rules, but willingness to pay those costs is rising, warns the FSDC Hong Kong must retain its role ... ( read original story ...)