Young talents keen to capitalise on opportunities in the city’s I&T sector are being drawn to to HKSTP’s Technology Leaders of Tomorrow programme, which provides placements and full-time R&D jobs. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Henry Cheng makes bid for Giordano clothing chain
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's Cheng family ... with the company's management to review the structure, operation and business of the group with a view to enhancing and strengthening its business ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC: A Spin-Off Of Its Asia Business Is A Bad Idea
A spin-off & operational independence for HSBC’s Asia business could unlock $26.5B in shareholder value. But why do I think this is a risky idea? Find out. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Buys back Over 3.18M Shrs in HK, London Ytd for $163M
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it had repurchased a total of 3.1843 million shares in London and Hong Kong yesterday (23rd), involving a total of approximately HKD163 million. HSBC ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials test positive for Covid, casting doubt over Xi’s potential visit
Two top Hong Kong officials have tested positive for Covid-19, potentially derailing any chance of an official visit from Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week to mark the 25th anniversary of the city's ... ( read original story ...)
A year on from Apple Daily’s closure, what’s left of Hong Kong’s free press?
With the newspaper’s founder and senior editors jailed, other pro-democracy media outlets shut and 1,000 journalists out of work, can press freedom survive in the territory? ( read original story ...)
Microsoft HK creates new programme to support startups
Microsoft Hong Kong has launched its Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub to help startups across Asia succeed by providing free access to technology, tools and other resources.The programme offers all ... ( read original story ...)
China Asks Foreign Business Leaders How to Revive Hong Kong in Rare Move
(Bloomberg) -- China asked foreign business chambers in Hong Kong how to revive the isolated financial hub’s economy in unprecedented listening sessions weeks before new leader John Lee takes ... ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong developed a world-leading port from the ashes of war, and factories, and its maritime future
A new exhibition at Hong Kong Maritime Museum looks at how Hong Kong developed as an international port after Japanese occupation of the city ended in 1945 Through historical artefacts including a ... ( read original story ...)
2 senior officials catch Covid-19, potentially causing major disruptions to Hong Kong handover celebrations
Plans to ensure that the government’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to Chinese rule runs smoothly have been thrown into serious doubt after two senior officials ... ( read original story ...)
Xi’s Trip to Hong Kong in Doubt After Top Officials Get Covid
(Bloomberg) -- President Xi Jinping’s rumored visit to Hong Kong to mark the city’s 25th anniversary of Chinese rule was cast into doubt, after top officials in the city were infected with Covid. Most ... ( read original story ...)
(HKSAR 25) Retaining competitive edge, Hong Kong embarks on new journey toward prosperity
A screen marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland is seen in Hong Kong, south China, June 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai) Twenty-five years after its return to the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kongers reflect on Taiwan, an imperfect exile
Coming to Taiwan was a logical step for Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookstore owner who was held by police in China for five months for selling sensitive books about the Communist Party ... ( read original story ...)
Highlights of Hong Kong’s development achievements since its return to motherland
HONG KONG, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Since its return to the motherland in 1997, Hong Kong has made significant progress in the fields of politics, economy, livelihood, society and culture. The following ... ( read original story ...)