The South Korean capital faces obstacles to attracting overseas firms, including unfavourable tax rates and regulations. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and China move closer to partial border reopening
Hong Kong and Chinese authorities said a meeting on Thursday moved them closer to partially reopening the border between them, as the two governments dig their heels in as among the last in the world ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s external trade logs robust growth in October
Hong Kong goods exports and imports continued to register significant growth in October alongside the global economic recovery o ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Roll Out China-Style Health Code to Open Border
Hong Kong will roll out a China-style tracking app to reopen its mainland border, officials announced, closing a gap in surveillance that had been a sticking point in protracted travel talks. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Has Cases From New Variant; Rand Falls: Virus Update
Hong Kong confirmed two cases of a new coronavirus variant first discovered in southern Africa that scientists have described as very different to previous incarnations and of serious concern. ( read original story ...)
Locked in hotels: Hong Kong’s COVID-19 rules take mental toll on Cathay pilots
One of Asia's largest airlines, Cathay Pacific, is facing a revolt from pilots who say Hong Kong's tough quarantine rules under its zero-COVID policies are endangering their mental health, leading to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Finds 2 Cases of New Covid Variant Identified in Africa
Two cases of the new Covid-19 strain raising alarm in parts of southern Africa have been found in travelers arriving in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
SenseTime IPO could help HSBC gain recognition
A successful market debut by artificial-intelligence dragon SenseTime could go a long way to uncovering interest in politically sensitive Chinese technology. And it might do almost as much for HSBC, ... ( read original story ...)
Concerning New Variant Hits Hong Kong; Stocks Fall: Virus Update
Most Read from BloombergBillionaire Family Feud Puts a Century-Old Business Empire in JeopardyAsia’s Richest Man Looks to Walton Family Playbook on SuccessionThe 24-Year-Old Aiming to Dethrone Victori ... ( read original story ...)
Whether in closed Hong Kong or open Singapore, the rich have economic immunity to Covid-19. It’s the poor who suffer
While blue collar workers battle job losses and inflation, the middle classes spend their way out of frustration. In Singapore, they book trips abroad. In Hong Kong, they paint the town red. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong detects new COVID-19 variant in people with travel history to South Africa
Hong Kong has detected a newly identified COVID-19 variant --- B.1.1.529 --- causing a spike in new Covid-19 infections in South Africa, according to local media reports. This news, with a large ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong must capitalise on global financial trends to maintain hub status, pro-Beijing think tank says
Hong Kong should use its edge to position itself as an offshore yuan centre, an ESG investment hub and a digital-asset trading centre, says One Country Two Systems Research Institute report Mainland ... ( read original story ...)
So long, Hong Kong: Asia’s business hub loses its lustre
This year, like every year, Hong Kong’s banking circles have been peppered with farewells for senior executives. The glittering bars of Lockhart Road and Lan Kwai Fong have seen many bottles of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong women bounce back to revive ICC T20 World Cup cricket hopes with four-wicket victory over Malaysia
Skipper Kary Chan wins player of the match award with an unbeaten 38 and two wickets for their second win in three games. ( read original story ...)