FWD Group Holdings Ltd., the Asian insurer backed by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li, has decided to postpone its Hong Kong initial public offering due to market volatility, according to people ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s top officials could be put under week-long ‘closed-loop’ arrangement ahead of 25th handover anniversary celebrations
Hong Kong’s top officials and advisers to the chief executive are expected to be put under a week-long “closed-loop” arrangement towards the end of June, as part of preparations for a possible visit ... ( read original story ...)
Funding for Hong Kong child protection group cut by HK$1.8 million after abuse allegations
Authorities deduct more than HK$1.8 million after 34 staff at care facility were arrested for allegedly abusing 40 toddlers. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Property Market Isn’t a One-Way Bet Anymore
Hong Kong property prices have had some dips and bumps over the past 15 years but have been more or less irrepressible. That might be about to change. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surges nearly 3% in mixed Asia-Pacific trading
China's Caixin Services PMI released Monday came in at 41.4, an improvement over April's reading of 36.2 but still in contraction territory. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s AI drug discovery firm Insilico closes $60M Series D
Insilico Medicine, a Hong Kong-based company that has been using artificial intelligence to discover new drugs since 2014, has completed a fresh round of funding. It’s a sign that certain ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong schools should remove books that endanger national security, education secretary says
Hong Kong’s education secretary has brushed aside concerns over self-censorship at schools while maintaining that it was their duty to ensure they did not have any titles that might endanger national ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s home vaccination service offers jabs to 18,000 people
Hong Kong's Home Vaccination Service rolled out in late April has administered vaccination to nearly 18,000 people, the latest data showed Monday. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) ... ( read original story ...)
8 art-inspired hotels and restaurants in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, a city known for its glittering skyscrapers, there is plenty of culture for visitors to discover. Often dubbed “the arts capital of Asia”, it’s especially appealing to those passionate ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s economy to further improve if city’s Covid-19 situation remains under control, says finance chief
Hong Kong’s economy will continue to improve if the city’s Covid-19 situation remains under control, the finance chief has said, adding that the job market had stabilised and local inflation risks ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s foreign ministry in Hong Kong hits back at Western consulates over messages marking Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary
Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Commissioner in Hong Kong expresses ‘strong disapproval and firm opposition’ in letter sent to one of the consulates. ( read original story ...)
Goodbye ‘Little Thailand’ in Hong Kong?
Warayutha Sridadet could not be prouder of a snack shop in Kowloon City run by his family, with the place having become a popular meeting spot for fellow Thais in the neighbourhood and beyond. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia Masters: Hong Kong shuttler Lee Cheuk turns to world No 1 Viktor Axelsen to reverse disappointing start to 2022
Lee Cheuk, the No 2-ranked player in Hong Kong has spent the last two weeks in Dubai training with world No 1 Viktor Axelsen. ( read original story ...)
Why it’s time to end the late payment culture to supports startups and SMEs
Startups and SMEs are vital to the UAE economy, but it's time to tackle the culture of late payment, says Justin McGuire, co-founder and CEO – MENA & APAC, DMCG Global Why it's time to end the late ... ( read original story ...)