Hong Kong's U-turn on its mandatory three-week quarantine for arrivals follows growing scrutiny of the strict policy after a coronavirus outbreak was traced to a woman infected during her hotel stay. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cuts foreign arrival quarantine from 21 to 14 days
Hong Kong is a major hub for business and finance and the tight restrictions on foreign travel had drawn complaints, especially from the large expatriate community. The relaxation of rules doesn't ... ( read original story ...)
HK singer Chantel Yiu and Macanese celebs rap to push Bank of China HK’s digital Lai See
Bank of China (Hong Kong) has rolled out a video to celebrate the launch of a new digital lai see (red packet) function on the bank’s app and eWallet BoCPay, featuring singer Chantel Yiu and three ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Economic Gains Face Swift Reversal on Omicron Threat
Hong Kong’s economic performance in Q4 may provide little consolation as the city struggles to control the omicron wave. ( read original story ...)
SEMrush: What to Know About This Overlooked IPO Stock
Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global ( NYSE:DIDI) gets ready to IPO in Hong Kong. Motley Fool analyst Bill Mann analyzes that story, and others, and discusses the technological excellence of ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing rolls out seven key measures to support further integration of Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau
Beijing rolls out a series of new measures to deepen integration of Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau by encouraging more cross border development of insurance, health care, tourism, aviation, education ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron: residents locked down in Hong Kong public housing estate complain of pay cuts, job loss and forced upaid leave
Federation of Trade Unions lawmaker says organisation has received more than 100 complaints about salary cuts or annual leave ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange Fund’s 2021 investment income falls 27.7per cent y/y – HKMA
Hong Kong's Exchange Fund, which is used to back the Hong Kong dollar, posted investment income of HK$170.5 billion ($21.9 billion) in 2021, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Thursday, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong cuts strict quarantine orders for travelers to 14 days
The new quarantine for travel, a week shorter than the previous order in Hong Kong, reflects recent research on omicron incubation. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong will shorten COVID-19 quarantine period to 14 days
Hong Kong will shorten its 21-day quarantine to 14 days starting next month, officials announced on Thursday. Chief Executive Carrie Lam said that, starting Feb. 5, incoming travelers will need to ... ( read original story ...)
Logistics Startup GogoX Wins Hong Kong Exchange Approval for IPO
GogoX, the Hong Kong-based logistics startup, has won stock exchange approval for its planned initial public offering in the city, people with knowledge of the matter said. ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong (OTCMKTS:BHKLY) Hits New 52-Week High at $78.58
Limited (OTCMKTS:BHKLY) shares hit a new 52-week high during trading on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $78.58 and last traded at $78.58, with a volume of 4201 shares trading hands. The stock ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Dials Back One of World’s Longest Covid-19 Quarantines
Arriving travelers will spend two weeks instead of three in isolation from Feb. 5, shortening stays that have been criticized by foreign business groups. ( read original story ...)
Property tycoon Ronnie Chan urges Hong Kong government to rethink tough Covid-19 stance
The billionaire chairman of Hang Lung Properties said the city's measures, which include strict social distancing rules, make life difficult for businesses Chan believes the Omicron variant sweeping ... ( read original story ...)