Hong Kong’s economy faces increasing challenges in maintaining its growth momentum as the city sticks with a Covid zero strategy that’s largely kept borders shut and raised questions about its future ... ( read original story ...)
Northwell and ‘startup studio’ Aegis partner on $100M venture
Mothers-to-be facing life-threatening cases of high blood pressure. People whose kidneys are at risk of shutting down. Seniors who get rushed to emergency rooms due to preventable problems like dehydr ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC reports 76% jump in third-quarter profit, plans $2 billion share buyback
The bank's reported pre-tax profit came in at $5.4 billion in the third quarter of 2021 — beating expectations. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property agents who sell homes overseas should be legally responsible for ensuring clients know the risks, says watchdog
Consumer Council chairman Paul Lam says agents have responsibility to know the background of overseas developers, and to warn their clients of any potential risks. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong economy set to grow about 6.5 per cent in 2021 but not all workers benefiting, financial chief says
City should hit upper end of projected range of expansion but average wage has fallen when inflation taken into account, Paul Chan says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s economic growth to approach 6.5% in 2021, financial secretary says
Economic growth in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in 2021 will likely approach 6.5 percent, HKSAR Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po predicted on Sunday. Data for the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong insurers bank on technology to detect fraudulent claims in one corner of US$75 billion industry
Hong Kong insurers are strengthening their efforts to stamp out fraudulent claims involving critical illness policies following a rise in such cases in one small corner of the city’s US$74.7 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland Chinese lawyer who tried to help Hong Kong fugitive arrested while fleeing to Taiwan stripped of licence
Lin Qilei was involved in defence of Hong Kong fugitives caught by national coastguard trying to flee to Taiwan last year. ( read original story ...)
Pair of Northern Metropolis towns on fast track, Hong Kong development chief says after site visits
The process of levelling land for project in Kwu Tung North to be completed by mid-2022, development secretary Michael Wong says; the two sites will together provide housing for about 188,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Northwell and ‘startup studio’ Aegis launch new $100M venture
Northwell Health and Manhattan-based "startup studio" Aegis Ventures hope those are among ... Aegis’ chairman, Bill Schoenfeld, is also chairman and co-founder of Hong Kong-based Asia Pacific Land, ... ( read original story ...)
As rivals reopen, Hong Kong doubles down on COVID-19 isolation
Hong Kong's decision to descend deeper into international coronavirus isolation as rivals reopen is causing consternation among managers at multinationals who see no end to a zero-COVID strategy ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong GDP growth should hit ‘upper end’ of predictions, finance chief says, but salaries lag behind
City should near 6.5 per cent growth year-on-year, but average pay cheques lagging when inflation taken into account, Paul Chan says. ( read original story ...)
Face off: Should consumer vouchers be given to all Hong Kong permanent residents, regardless of age?
Each week, two of our readers debate a hot topic in a showdown that doesn’t necessarily reflect their personal viewpoint. This week, students discuss whether more Hongkongers should be included in a ... ( read original story ...)
As rivals reopen, Hong Kong doubles down on virus isolation
Hong Kong's decision to descend deeper into international coronavirus isolation as rivals reopen is causing consternation among managers at multinationals who see no end to a zero-Covid strategy ... ( read original story ...)