Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders during his first visit to China’s capital since his selection as chief executive earlier this month, ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Incoming travellers to Hong Kong to undergo extra testing 9 days after arrival
Travellers arriving Hong Kong on, or after, last Tuesday will have to undergo an additional Covid-19 PCR-based nucleic acid test on the ninth day after arrival, the government announced on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, mainland shares start with healthy gains
Hong Kong and mainland stocks opened higher on Monday, in line with gains across Asia and following another rally on Wall Street, with confidence ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Buys back Over 130K Shrs in HK, London Last Fri for Over $7.12M
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it had repurchased a total of 137,600 shares in London and Hong Kong last Friday (27th), involving a total of approximately HKD7.1252 million. HSBC repurchased ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong gets new climate-linked stock market tracker amid big fund inflows, policy controversy
The Hang Seng Climate Change 1.5ºC Target Index debuts on Monday, providing a benchmark for investors to track local companies with measurable targets on climate change. ( read original story ...)
HSBC clients query bank on climate, one to review engagement – sources
HSBC is facing queries from customers about its commitment to fight climate change after a senior banker downplayed the risks, sources told Reuters, with at least one large institutional investor ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong digital entertainment and game development companies visit renowned Scandinavian game companies
Hong Kong-based digital entertainment and game development companies ... a Finnish co-working campus designed for digital entertainment and game development start-ups, as well as Game Habitat DevHub, ... ( read original story ...)
All Hong Kong residents to get ‘fortune bags’ containing gifts marking 25th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule
Hong Kong residents are set to receive a “fortune bag” in June containing small gifts marking the 25th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule, the Post has learned. A source familiar with ... ( read original story ...)
One door closes – can others open? With Hong Kong and mainland China border shut, business leaders urge opening to the world
However, Hong Kong International Airport handled only 126,000 passengers last month, compared with 6.49 million in April 2019. A leading voice in the business community, entertainment tycoon Allan ... ( read original story ...)
IPOs in HK raise over $82.8b after national security law: finance chief
The national security law in Hong Kong, which took effect on June 30 in 2020 following prolonged social unrest in the previous year, has further consolidated the city's role as an international ... ( read original story ...)
I visited the world’s ‘fanciest’ McDonald’s in Hong Kong. Here are 7 things that surprised me the most.
Located in Asia, the fancy version of the fast-food chain had a sleek design, special menu items, a huge salad bar, free WiFi, and more cool features. ( read original story ...)
History of real pirates who dressed as passengers to hijack and plunder Hong Kong ships in the South China Sea
In this history of real pirates, we look at the ‘passenger ploy’ tactic used in the early 20th century that saw many a steamer sailing the South China Sea violently looted. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Eases Some Testing Requirements for Inbound Travel
Hong Kong will relax some Covid-19 testing requirements for incoming passengers as the city takes small steps toward easing travel restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to relax flight ban on June 1, tighten Covid-19 testing rules for travellers, as city confirms 237 infections
Airlines to be fined HK$20,000, receive warning, if flight suspension mechanism triggered for first time within 10 days should passengers fail to comply with boarding conditions. ( read original story ...)