Education minister had announced scheme a day earlier, aimed at easing travel for students so they can arrive on time for new school year in mainland China. ( read original story ...)
South Korean firms in Hong Kong want ‘free and open’ business climate, as Seoul marks 30 years of ties with China
South Korean businesses in Hong Kong need normalisation of land transport routes with Guangdong province, the Korean consul general says Hong Kong's strength lies in its 'free, open and competitive ... ( read original story ...)
No. 1 typhoon signal issued, Hong Kong Observatory considers raising it to No. 8 this evening as Ma-on nears
The No. 1 typhoon warning is currently in force and the Hong Kong Observatory is considering raising it to the No. 8 signal this evening (Aug. 24) as tropical cyclone Ma-on nears. ( read original story ...)
Ping An co-CEO defends HSBC spinoff call, says it’s not an activist investor
Ping An Insurance Group defended its call to spin off HSBC's Asia business, citing its large holdings in the bank that affects its investment returns. "It is a significant investment and we've ... ( read original story ...)
PingAn ‘Not Activist Investor’ of HSBC With Spinoff Call: Co-CEO
"We are not an activist investor," she said. Wealth of Knowledge is a weekly podcast featuring tips and expert insight on all things money: personal finance, careers, investing, real estate and more. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong co-living operators endure Covid-19 hit, invest in capacity while awaiting open borders, end of quarantine
Rents for co-living units have declined by as much as a quarter over the last three years, with occupancy rates stuck at 60 per cent since last year, analysts say Operators remain optimistic about the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cannot afford to be complacent over jabs as concerns rise
Immunisation offers the best protection against a constantly evolving coronavirus and authorities must be alert to the latest vaccine developments Hong Kong's daily number of Covid-19 cases is ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists also targeted in Southeast Asian human trafficking operations: former Hong Kong district councilor
Hong Kong tourists traveling in Thailand have also become targets of a widespread network of human trafficking operations in Southeast Asia, according to a former Hong Kong district councilor who says ... ( read original story ...)
Relaxed rules on overseas delegates at some Hong Kong conventions welcomed by industry
Hong Kong government to allow overseas visitors to attend business to business trade shows in city during four-day medical surveillance period Change in regulations welcomed, but convention industry ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong neon fades into history
After nearly three decades, the warm glow of the green and red Hop Hing Hotpot neon sign dimmed into the evening darkness one final time before the 4-meter board was carefully dismantled by several ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Supercharges 1938 British Sedition Law to Curb Dissent
An IT worker arrested over posting the political slogan “Liberate Hong Kong” on social media. A 67-year-old apprehended simply for applauding a court defendant. Ever since Beijing imposed a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Henderson Land reports lower first-half profit, says global headwinds, Covid-19 curbs make for sombre outlook
Henderson Land Development, one of Hong Kong’s biggest property developers, reported a 34 per cent year-on-year decline in first-half profit to HK$5.1 billion (US$654.6 million) on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Real Estate Insider: Detroit property owned by jailed Hong Kong media mogul, pro-democracy activist razed
Property in Detroit connected to a now-jailed Hong Kong media mogul and pro-democracy activist has been razed. It's not known why a Woodward Avenue building owned by Jimmy Lai, who accumulated a few ... ( read original story ...)
Global Engine Group Holding Commences U.S. IPO Effort
Global Engine Group Holding Limited has filed to raise $17 million in a U.S. IPO. Read what investors need to know about GLE here. ( read original story ...)