"Those restrictions are there but I don't think it takes away from the key ingredients of the Sevens —which is great rugby, entertainment and a fun weekend," Brooke said.
Revelers return to Hong Kong 7s for 1st time since pandemic
Revelers returned to Hong Kong Stadium on Friday to enjoy a highly-anticipated international rugby sevens tournament for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It wasn't a celebration for ...
In Bid to Show It Is Open, Hong Kong Bends Covid Rules … for Some
Three splashy events this week were meant to prove that the former British colony was still “Asia’s World City.” But pandemic exemptions were only doled out to those who could afford them.
Hong Kong Film Development Council Launches Two Funding Schemes To Boost Asian Co-productions, Streaming Content
Hong Kong’s government is introducing two new funding schemes under the Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) aimed at boosting co-productions with other Asian countries and to support the ...
HK to ensure resilient global financial market
They made the remarks at the investor conversation session of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit held on Thursday. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan ...
Hong Kong shares soar on hopes China COVID rules may ease
Shares soared more than 7% in Hong Kong on Friday after a Communist Party newspaper reported that local officials were being urged not to impose overly burdensome controls to curb coronavirus ...
Hong Kong’s shares soar 7.4% after Chinese news report saying local officials were told to dial back COVID controls.
Hong Kong's shares soar 7.4% after Chinese news report saying local officials were told to dial back COVID controls.
China’s Giant Biogene jumps nearly 22per cent in Hong Kong trading debut
Giant Biogene shares rose almost 22per cent on Friday as the Chinese company debuted on Hong Kong's stock exchange after raising US$70 million in its initial public offering (IPO).The company's shares ...
Hong Kong Sevens makes comeback after three-year COVID absence
Rugby fans and revellers readied for the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday as the city's highest-profile sporting event returns from a three-year COVID-19 hiatus, though safety protocols are set to make for ...
Hong Kong well-positioned to help Asean companies tap China, hedge against strong dollar, officials say
Hong Kong is well-positioned to connect Asean nations and firms with China’s capital markets as a hedge against a strong dollar, speakers at two major summits in the city said on Thursday.
Hong Kong’s Education Market – Trends and Opportunities
We discuss the latest trends and business opportunities for international stakeholders in Hong Kong's education market as the region aims to be a talent sourcing hub.
Hong Kong business sector should take lead in promoting city to rest of the world, Beijing loyalist politician says at summit
Bernard Chan calls for business sector to promote city globally because it would be "more convincing" than government Chan adds city should not do itself down in comparison with Singapore; says ...
Hong Kong’s financial summit ends on upbeat note as attendees bid farewell to Covid-19’s restrictions and head ‘back to business’
It was said repeatedly during the three days of the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit that Hong Kong was back to “business as usual,” even if it had been slower than other countries in ...
Hong Kong raises rates after Fed, flags more increases in borrowing costs
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday raised its base rate charged via the overnight discount window by 75 basis points to 4.25%, and said households should brace for a period of higher ...