City’s chief executive says local delegates to the nation’s top advisory body can do more to act as a bridge between the city and mainland. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-based cancer diagnostics providers ACT Genomics and Sanomics merge
The combined group will provide oncology tests for clinical applications and assist pharmaceutical companies in diagnostics development and drug discovery. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong firefighters help tenant pull 7 pet cats from burning flat, though 2 die after failed resuscitation efforts
Viral circulating online captured firefighters’ efforts to save two unconscious cats via chest compressions and application of oxygen masks; elderly tenant treated for smoke inhalation. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong parents say competition for school places still tough, despite overall success rate reaching 11-year high
Overall success rate for children seeking Primary One spots hits 11-year high, but number applying drops amid declining birth rate and emigration. ( read original story ...)
VP Bank expands Hong Kong office to fuel growth in Asia
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 November 2021 – VP Wealth Management (Hong Kong) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of VP Bank in Liechtenstein, today announced the expansion of its Hong Kong office. ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land: Bringing more than 130 years of real estate excellence to the Philippines
Through The Velaris Residences, it is without a doubt that Hongkong Land will set the bar high for premium residential living in Manila. ( read original story ...)
1 worker dead, 2 injured in fire at Hong Kong cold storage centre
Emergency services were activated after a report on polystyrene items catching fire in a basement of a building in Yau Tong. ( read original story ...)
New law in Hong Kong: Chinese flag should be hoisted in public schools, Chinese national anthem should be sung
Under the new law in Hong Kong, the Chinese flag will now be flown in private schools and the Chinese national anthem will be sung. Experts have called the law dangerous. According to him, this is an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Developer Mulls Subsidized Flats to Ease Homes Crisis
One of Hong Kong’s top property developers is weighing plans to offer subsidized apartments to eligible buyers in an unprecedented move that shows how local tycoons are taking new steps to tackle the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rejigs secondary listing rules
Hong Kong’s stock exchange has revised regulations for secondary listings by overseas-listed companies after wrapping up a public consultation. The changes mainly focus on IPOs by offshore companies ... ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan grants Hong Kong staff up to US$5,000 for COVID-19 hotel quarantine
JPMorgan Chase is offering to pay some of its Hong Kong-based staff up to US$5,000 each for their hotel quarantine stay for personal trips, a memo from the Wall Street bank to employees seen by ... ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan to Reimburse $5,000 to Hong Kong Bankers for Quarantine
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is offering to reimburse Hong Kong employees up to $5,000 to compensate for their quarantine stay as the financial hub sticks to its zero-Covid policy. ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan to give Hong Kong employees HK$40,000 to foot quarantine bills for personal trips
JPMorgan employees who travel abroad to visit family will be entitled to the reimbursement to foot hefty quarantine bills upon return. ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan offers to reimburse Hong Kong bankers’ quarantine costs
JPMorgan has told Hong Kong staff it will pay up to $5,000 back in compensation for their quarantine stay when they return to the city if they want to visit loved ones from 1 December to 22 November. ( read original story ...)