When pro-China figures in Hong Kong began asking questions over what type of art should be allowed at the city’s new M+ Museum of visual culture, it exposed a growing rift between artistic freedoms ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp says it will look into providing subsidised housing along two proposed lines if asked by government
Hong Kong mass transit operator MTR Corporation said it would look into providing subsidised housing along two proposed railway lines, if approached by the government. ( read original story ...)
Stay or Move to U.K.? Hong Kong Locals Face Hard Choice as China Reshapes City
There are no easy decisions for Hong Kong residents weighing their futures as life in their city is gradually reshaped by China. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong racehorse owner donates winnings to family of fallen jockey Nooresh Juglall
Hong Kong racehorse owner Koo Ming-kown will donate HK$700,000 to the family of fallen Mauritian jockey Nooresh Juglall, while Karis Teetan has pledged his riding fees and a portion of his prize money ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Feb-Apr unemployment improves to 6.4per cent
Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment slipped to 6.4per cent in the February-April period, the government said on Thursday, with the labour ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange to raise IPO profit threshold
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd. announced Thursday that it will raise the profit threshold for companies seeking to go public on its main board in what was the first such revision since 1994. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jobless rate drops sharply to 6.4 per cent as effects of coronavirus crisis ease
Hong Kong’s joblessness shows signs of easing, with the city’s unemployment rate dropping sharply to 6.4 per cent for the February to April period, falling for the second consecutive month as the ... ( read original story ...)
Suit up or ship out? Dress code change for Hong Kong lawmakers could ban sportswear, jeans from legislature
Hong Kong’s lawmakers could be required to don business attire, and not sportswear or jeans, when they enter the Legislative Council’s chamber, with the pro-establishment camp set to push through ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protests, Silenced on the Streets, Surface in Artworks
Even as the authorities restrict speech in the Chinese territory, local artists are subtly rendering the 2019 pro-democracy demonstrations in paintings, installations and other media. ( read original story ...)
HSBC offers US$5.2 billion in loans to small business owners as Hong Kong’s economic recovery gains traction
HSBC has earmarked HK$40 billion (US$5.16 billion) for loans to small and medium-sized business owners in response to a push from Hong Kong's government officials who are hoping that the extra capital ... ( read original story ...)
LFX Takes Remaining Stake in 3D-Rendering Startup
LFX acquired the remainder of FNX Technologies, an apparel 3D render automation startup, completing a transaction that began in 2019. ( read original story ...)
Airwallex Launches Online Card Payments Solution in Hong Kong
Airwallex, a digital payments fintech, announced on Thursday the launch of its online card payment acceptance solution in Hong Kong. According to Airwallex, the solution will allow local merchants to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong raises IPO profit minimum in watered-down move
Hong Kong’s exchange backed off from a proposal to double or even triple the annual profit requirement for companies seeking to sell shares on its main board following opposition from banks.The ... ( read original story ...)
JD Logistics finds stellar support for jumbo IPO
JD Logistics wrapped up its jumbo Hong Kong IPO on Thursday after a strong turnout from institutional investors, attracted to the company’s fair valuation and its parent’s credentials. The ... ( read original story ...)