Hong Kong’s first Teqball champion says the new sport requires ‘a lot more touches’ and is ‘more demanding’ than football as coaches scout first representative team. ( read original story ...)
Monde Nissin Attracts GIC, Fidelity to $1 Billion IPO
Philippine food maker Monde Nissin Corp. is in talks with Singapore state investment fund GIC Pte and Hong Kong insurer AIA Group Ltd. to become cornerstone investors in what could be the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bourse Expected To Bounce Higher On Monday
The Hong Kong stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last four trading days since the end of the two-day losing streak in which it had plummeted nearly 950 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Data Report Unveils Virtual Banks’ Combative Market Strategies Contributing to an Uprise in Virtual Banking Industry
It's been around a year since eight virtual banks started to operate in Hong Kong. Recent news has reported on the industry facing challenges in making profits in their first year of business despite ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Government Endorses INDICAID® in Visitation Resumption Arrangements
INDICAID ®, developed by Hong Kong biotechnology start-up PHASE Scientific International Limited (PHASE), has been named by the government as one of the designated rapid tests when care homes resume ... ( read original story ...)
How private sector can help Hong Kong hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels. To fulfil such goals, global carbon dioxide emissions need to be halved by 2030 and reach net ... ( read original story ...)
Unused Covid-19 shots pile up as mistrust blights Hong Kong vaccine drive
The low vaccine take-up rate is fuelled by a near breakdown of communication between the government and the people.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tips from the top: chef Vicky Lau’s guide to Hong Kong
The local highlights of one of Asia’s leading chefs include exploring a traditional fishing village, treating herself at an eco spa and indulging in delicious ‘dessert soups’ ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s coronavirus policy U-turn comes at a price, so lessons must be learned
In recent days, city leader Carrie Lam’s administration has had to make two major policy reversals that could have been avoided. Now, it needs to reflect on how to grow out of its habitual Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong health secretary warns that untraceable infections involving variant strains could trigger reversion to tougher rules
Rules just relaxed to remove quarantine requirements for residents of buildings where mutated cases have emerged may have to change again, health minster warns. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s economy is moving in the right direction, but low vaccination rate will hamper growth, finance chief says
Financial Secretary Paul Chan warns blue-collar workers will bear the brunt of economic stagnation if vaccinations do not pick up. ( read original story ...)
Four in 10 Hong Kong teachers want to leave the profession, most of them blame political pressure, survey finds
Professional Teachers’ Union survey shows 10 per cent of kindergarten and school educators are resigning this year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports no new local infection of COVID-19
Hong Kong reported no new local infection of COVID-19 on Sunday indicating the epidemic being largely curbed while a senior offic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong digital firms, from insurers to coders, connect with customers over coffee
On a busy street in Hong Kong's Central district, a shopfront sticks out. Painted on its pure white exterior are the words "How's your coffee today?" The shop, Preface Coffee, is one of two concept ... ( read original story ...)