HKSTP announced the addition of a global FinTech unicorn, Nium, as a partner company to HKSTP’s thriving Fintech ecosystem. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: most Hong Kong diplomatic personnel, top business executives to lose quarantine exemptions from November 12
Hong Kong has officially scrapped Covid-19 quarantine-exemption privileges for most diplomatic personnel and top business executives, as local officials intensified their bid to convince Beijing to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Tighten Quarantine Rules for Most Consular Staff
Hong Kong is dropping a provision for most consular staff to serve quarantine at home, opting for hotel stays instead, as it doubles down on some of the world's toughest coronavirus curbs, hoping to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong GDP Growth Slows In Q3
The Hong Kong economy grew at a slower pace in the third quarter due to the base effect and the stronger-than-expected economic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Ends Quarantine Exemptions for Senior Executives
Hong Kong will end quarantine exemptions for senior executives, bankers and most entitled groups starting Nov. 12, tightening what is already one of the world’s strictest Covid-19 policies as it works ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Govt promotes fintech advancement
With the theme Innovation of FinTech Proof-of-Concept for Hong Kong Financial Services Industry, I know today's conference will bring together speakers from banks, insurance companies, securities ... ( read original story ...)
InvestHK: Local Start-up Size Grows 12% YoY to Record 3,755
According to the 2021 Startup Survey conducted by Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the overall number of start-ups in the city reached a record high of 3,755, up 12 per cent from the figure in 2020, ... ( read original story ...)
Three Hong Kong activists plead not guilty over Tiananmen vigil charges
Three Hong Kong activists, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges over last year's banned Tiananmen vigil. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai goes on trial over Tiananmen vigil
Eight pro-democracy activists including the prominent businessman had been charged under national security laws ... ( read original story ...)
Skechers reportedly mulls IPO plan for Asian business in Hong Kong
Marketing Interactive is Asia's leading source of advertising, marketing & media news. News coverage includes Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, reaching out to all marketing & advertising related ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong virtual bank Livi woos borrowers through mobile games and big data
The use of technology, such as big data and mobile gaming, has enabled Livi Bank to tap business opportunities from borrowers whose needs have been overlooked by the city's 160 licensed banks, ... ( read original story ...)
8 Hong Kong activists on trial over banned Tiananmen vigil
A trial began Monday for Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai and seven other pro-democracy activists charged over their roles in an unauthorized Tiananmen vigil last year, amid a crackdown on political dissent ... ( read original story ...)
Australia offers new permanent visas for Hong Kong nationals
Australia will introduce two permanent residence visas for Hong Kong citizens who have been living in Australia, the government said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo leads gains in most Asian markets but China data hits Hong Kong
Most Asian markets rose Monday, with Tokyo leading the way as a win for Japan's ruling party in a weekend general election fuelled hopes it will push ahead with a fresh stimulus, though Hong Kong was ... ( read original story ...)