Hong Kong was the sixth most attractive property investment destination in a CBRE poll of some 30 cities in Asia-Pacific, after dropping out of the top 10 last year ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumps 3% as China cuts key lending rates; property, tech stocks soar
Markets in Asia-Pacific mostly rose on Thursday as China cut its key lending rates. Meanwhile, Wall Street fell with the Nasdaq closing in correction territory and U ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Halt In-Person Secondary School Starting Monday
Hong Kong plans to halt in-person secondary school classes starting on Monday as it works to contain twin Covid outbreaks. ( read original story ...)
Hamsters and mail: China, Hong Kong identify new Covid threats despite doubts
In their relentless drive to eliminate the coronavirus, authorities in China and Hong Kong have zeroed in on new targets: international mail and hamsters. ( read original story ...)
IMF Warns on Balance of Risks Facing Hong Kong’s Economy
The balance of risks facing Hong Kong’s economy are tilted to the downside, the International Monetary Fund warned in its annual assessment of the finance hub. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s B2B e-commerce startup Dropee scores $7m in Series A funding
Dropee, a Malaysia-based B2B wholesale platform focused on SMEs in Southeast Asia, has announced raising $7 million in Series A funding. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pet shop owners cry foul over Covid-19 hamster cull, say shop closures will hurt business
Angela Chan, vice-president of Hong Kong Pet Trade Association Limited, says the move will immediately hurt the pet trade. ( read original story ...)
More US firms in Hong Kong plan expanding investment: AmCham HK
US businesses in Hong Kong are generally optimistic about the competitive global hub and more plan to expand their investments, said a survey report released Wednesday by the American Chamber of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: are also-rans spoilers or supporting cast to serious contenders in race for top job?
Observers say coming election on March 27 may be about ‘competition without division’, and if so, pro-establishment novices, outliers may be granted entry. ( read original story ...)
GTJAI Hits Record High in its Green Bond Business in 2021 with Total Size Exceeding HK$70 Billion
In 2021, GTJAI maintained its leading position in the Green Bond issuance market among China-based securities firms in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong hamster massacre: Residents resist ‘zero covid’ city’s pet project
An underground railroad is emerging to save abandoned hamsters, with foster carers concealing the animals from authorities intent on destroying them. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung is released from prison
Hong Kong activist Edward Leung, 30, who first used one of the most popular protest chants of the 2019 pro-democracy demonstrations, was released from prison on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Covid news live: WHO advises lifting travel bans; Hong Kong to close secondary schools
Blanket travel bans ineffective against Omicron spread, WHO says; Hong Kong will likely suspend face-to-face teaching next week ... ( read original story ...)
Property shares in Hong Kong jump after China cuts key mortgage rate
Shares of Chinese property developers have jumped in Hong Kong as China's central bank cut a key mortgage rate for the first time in almost two years. The decision comes as concerns grow about a ... ( read original story ...)