Restaurant owners call for government subsidies to defray extra cost of eco-friendly cutlery, clearer guidelines on what will be acceptable ... ( read original story ...)
First Hong Kong Polls Under Revamped System: Pro-Beijing Candidates To Contest Unopposed
Following the Chinese overtake of Hong Kong's revised Legislative Council elections, several pro-Beijing contestants will now go uncontested during September. ( read original story ...)
Bruce Lee, Chinese food: Hong Kong has so much to offer the world, so let’s view the current exodus from the city in a positive light
Tens of thousands are leaving Hong Kong to emigrate to the UK and elsewhere. We should see this as a golden opportunity to spread Hong Kong’s unique culture and share it with the rest of the world. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong retailers get the shivers as Shenzhen explores idea for downtown duty-free zone to draw mainland shoppers
Hong Kong offers more than shopping, but the big question is, will mainlanders come if luxury goods cost the same in Shenzhen? ( read original story ...)
Report: Hong Kong police investigating protest group
Hong Kong police are reportedly investigating the group that organizes an annual protest march marking the semiautonomous territory’s handover to China for possible violation of the national security ... ( read original story ...)
China intial public offerings surge as Hong Kong listings dry up
Beijing: Initial public offerings are coming thick and fast in mainland China, with Shanghai set to host the world’s two biggest listings this year as domestic investors look past the government’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Biggest Protest Group Will Disband, SCMP Says
Hong Kong’s largest protest group that drew upwards of 2 million of the city’s residents onto the streets in 2019 will disband, according to local media reports. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices hit new high as economy rebounds from social unrest, coronavirus, according to Centaline Property index
The first sign that Hong Kong home prices have reached new highs has emerged. The closely watched Centa-City Leading Index (CCL) has broken the previous record set two years ago as the economy ... ( read original story ...)
China Snags World’s Biggest IPOs While Hong Kong Listings Dry Up
Initial public offerings are coming thick and fast in mainland China, with Shanghai set to host the world’s two biggest listings this year as domestic investors look past the government’s regulatory ... ( read original story ...)
‘We’ll meet again’: Why a Hong Kong artist Kacey Wong chose ‘self-exile’ in Taiwan
By Amber Wang As he queued to board a flight out of Hong Kong to Taiwan last month, dissident artist Kacey Wong was painfully aware of the extra immigration officials brought in to scrutinise each ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Student Arrested for Allegedly ‘Exaggerating’ Academic Achievements
The tutor denied exaggerating any of her information and said she did not tell the school about her exam results. ( read original story ...)
With Disney+ to start streaming in Hong Kong and two other Asian markets, the five best shows to see on the entertainment platform
With its library of Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Lucasfilm franchise content, Disney’s streaming service will provide stiff competition for Netflix, Apple TV+ and Now TV’s HBO when it launches in ... ( read original story ...)
Disney+ to Launch in South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong in November
The addition of the mature Asian markets will fuel subscriber additions for the service, which beat analyst expectations Thursday by hitting 116 million total subscribers. ( read original story ...)
25 Most Visited Countries in the World
In this article, we identify and discuss the 25 most visited countries in the world. You can skip our detailed analysis of these countries, and go directly to the 5 Most Visited Countries in the World ... ( read original story ...)