Let’s take a look at Singapore’s unicorn companies: from the past, present, and the aspiring unicorns of the future. ( read original story ...)
HKMA chief says Hong Kong resilient as global financial hub
Provided by Xinhua Hong Kong financial strength is attributed to the unique advantages of one country two systems said Chief Executive of the Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Tiananmen group in Hong Kong poised to bow to Beijing pressure
The civil rights group behind Hong Kong’s annual candlelight vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square protest is discussing disbanding as Beijing tightens ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: domestic helpers vaccinated in the Philippines ‘could be able to travel to Hong Kong as soon as August 30’
Manila’s top diplomat in the city says the arrangement is likely to involve the use of a special ‘yellow card’ issued by the Philippine government. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s ‘zero infection’ policy unsustainable, expert warns, urging elderly to get vaccinated; 5 imported cases confirmed
Professor Ivan Hung from the government’s expert committee on vaccines says social-distancing rules can be eased only with an 80 to 90 per cent inoculation rate. ( read original story ...)
Singapore starts to reopen for travel, as ‘zero covid’ clips wings of rival Hong Kong
After a successful vaccination rollout, Singapore is pivoting to living with the coronavirus and reopening to the world, while Hong Kong, like the rest of China, sticks to a “ze ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong heritage, enterprise on display with historic Central Market to reopen after HK$500 million revamp
Hong Kong’s revitalised Central Market reopens on Monday after being closed for 18 years, and visitors can expect a wide variety of old and new brands and open spaces. The HK$500 million (US$64.1 ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s ‘zero infection’ policy unsustainable, expert warns, urging elderly to get vaccinated; 5 imported cases expected
Professor Ivan Hung from the government’s expert committee on vaccines says social-distancing rules can be eased only with an 80 to 90 per cent inoculation rate. ( read original story ...)
Why China is delaying draft anti-sanctions law for Hong Kong
Hong Kong officials and businesspeople heaved a sigh of relief last week after China’s top legislative body ended with no mention of the draft anti-sanctions law for the city. The draft law was ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccinated Philippine workers can enter Hong Kong from August 30, says minister
MANILA- Filipino workers who have been vaccinated in the Philippines will be allowed to enter Hong Kong from Aug. 30, Manila's labour minister said on Sunday. Labour Secretary Silvestre Bello said ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader defends efforts to ease housing woes as she holds first town hall meeting in 2 years
Hong Kong authorities were pursuing every available option to find land for new housing, the city's leader told a town hall meeting on Sunday, where residents called on her administration to restore a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong garrison of People’s Liberation Army launches land-air-sea exercise testing fugitive-hunting capability
Troops from the Hong Kong garrison of the People's Liberation Army have conducted a joint exercise involving ground, air and sea operations to test their capability in tracking down and intercepting ... ( read original story ...)
Interview: HKMA chief says Hong Kong resilient as global financial hub
Hong Kong remains resilient as a global financial hub favored by investors and businesses from around the world despite external ... ( read original story ...)
HK$5,000 e-vouchers: repeating spending scheme next year ‘depends on Hong Kong’s financial strength’
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the stimulus effects of the programme to boost consumer spending will begin to be felt this month. ( read original story ...)