Once grassy pastures that nurtured feral cows on an island in Hong Kong have been reduced to barren dirt by the feet of hordes of hikers and campers escaping coronavirus boredom, leaving the herd ... ( read original story ...)
Australia Follows U.K. in Warning Dual Citizens About Hong Kong
Australia warned some of its nationals that they may be ineligible to receive consular services in Hong Kong because of the risk the city won’t recognize dual citizenship. ( read original story ...)
Bull run in China stocks to continue in Year of the Ox, top Hong Kong MPF managers say
Investors in Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) can continue to bet on Chinese stocks in the Year of the Ox despite some short-term volatility, top performing fund managers said. The 401 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong economy: to ease budget deficits, stop subsidising large companies
Because of its currency peg to the US dollar, Hong Kong does not have an independent monetary policy, which also means that we cannot sustain the current budget deficit in the long run. Article 107 of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s HGC Appoints Lee Kwan as Chief Network Officer
HGC Global Communications (HGC), a leading Hong Kong and international fixed-line operator, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Lee Kwan as Chief Network Officer. Following the recent ... ( read original story ...)
International lawmaker coalition calls on HSBC Holdings to unfreeze accounts of Hong Kong activist
A group of more than 50 legislators representing 16 legislatures called Monday on HSBC Holdings Chairman Mark Tucker to unfreeze Hong King activist Ted Hui's accounts. Ted Hui is a former lawmaker ... ( read original story ...)
How Shiseido’s Travel Retail Business Outshone The Americas During The Pandemic
Despite Covid-19’s devastating impact on travel last year, the beauty house generated more revenue in the travel channel than in the Americas—but 2021 is another story. ( read original story ...)
New Boutique Firm in Hong Kong Wants to Rethink the Law’s Role in Sustainability
Ben McQuhae & Co is committing to be a net-zero carbon firm in addition to only working on projects with net positive impact on society. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Govt may ease social distancing
Prof Chan made the announcement during a press conference this afternoon, saying that the Government may allow some previously closed premises to reopen and extend the dine-in services at restaurants ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Reopens; Astra’s Asthma Drug Helps: Virus Update
The daily number of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. was under 100,000 for a third consecutive day on Tuesday, the first time that’s happened since the week of Nov. 2. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong public focuses on financial wellbeing, retirement planning and health amid pandemic, Manulife survey shows
Control of finances more important given concerns about loss of personal wealth Preference for dealing with agents when buying insurance, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to ease coronavirus restrictions as daily cases fall
Hong Kong will ease strict coronavirus restrictions from Feb. 18, re-opening sports and entertainment facilities and extending dining hours, Health Secretary Sophia Chan said on Wednesday, as the city ... ( read original story ...)
Self-Driving Trucking Startup Taps U.S., Chinese Investors
Self-driving trucking startup PlusAI raised $200 million in fresh capital from investors including several top-tier Silicon Valley venture-capital firms as well as a Chinese investment firm and ... ( read original story ...)
3 Hong Kong launches 5G business services, supports application for govt subsidies
Hong Kong, the mobile arm of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong, has launched dedicated 5G business services for companies in the textile and clothing, construction, shopping mall management and ... ( read original story ...)