The strong sales response underscores how the forecast-beating performance by Hong Kong’s economy had lifted sentiments. First-quarter economy expanded 7.8 per cent at the fastest pace in 11 years, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong coronavirus: local tours finally resume under ‘vaccine bubble’ after six-month hiatus
At least a dozen tour companies are offering local outings this weekend, a better showing than last week, when most were unprepared to relaunch under the new ‘vaccine bubble’ scheme. ( read original story ...)
Has Asia missed the blank-cheque boat? The SPACs frenzy is cooling before Hong Kong, Singapore even get off the starting blocks
A flood of capital raising by SPACs at the start of 2021 slowed to a trickle by April, raising the question whether one of the hottest trends in finance has run out of steam before Asia reaches the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s firm to focus on funding SEA’s tech startups
Horizon Ventures has partnered with Alpha JWC to identify startups that could become the next largest company in the region. ( read original story ...)
Expiry date for HK$5,000 digital vouchers may be extended to Lunar New Year: Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan
While he hoped the scheme could boost local spending, Chan warned against excessive optimism over the economy despite recent improved figures. ( read original story ...)
Has Asia missed the blank-cheque boat? The SPACs frenzy is cooling before Hong Kong, Singapore even get on the starting blocks
A flood of capital raising by SPACs at the start of 2021 slowed to a trickle by April, raising the question whether one of the hottest trends in finance has run out of steam before Asia reaches the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: no jab, no job, and no fun? Some in Hong Kong cry foul over perceived vaccine discrimination
Vaccine hesitancy slows inoculation drive but critics say it is ‘not fair for bosses to insist workers get jabs’ ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong to overhaul Covid-19 testing at quarantine hotels to improve quality control
Possible measures include asking third party to carry out checks on specimen collection procedures in hotels and requiring nurses to take samples. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Overwatch teams drop threat to boycott Korean player over pro-Hong Kong comments
Four Chinese teams that participate in the American-run Overwatch League are dropping their refusal to compete against a Korean player who made comments supportive of Hong Kong and Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
China Slams ‘Wanton Destruction’ of International Norms after G7 Nations Voice Concern on Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs
In a statement, G7 foreign ministers cast China as a bully and accused the nation of committing human rights violations. ( read original story ...)
Three Gorges unit preps $3.5bn IPO to push Xi’s clean energy agenda
State-owned China Three Gorges, best known as the operator of the world's largest hydroelectric power plant, is preparing to list a wind and solar power subsidiary in Shanghai in what would be the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should back its ‘brothers’ in mainland China to help repel the West’s containment strategy, finance chief says
Hong Kong's finance chief has called for closer ties and more cooperation between the city and its "brothers" over the border, to support China's technological and economic development and counter ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Shortens Coronavirus Quarantine for Vaccinated Residents
Hong Kong authorities said on Friday residents who have been fully vaccinated can spend a shorter time in quarantine if they have been exposed to a COVID-19 patient, after thousands of people were ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Bank’s chief executive to take three-month leave of absence as she recovers from medical condition
Hang Seng Bank’s vice-chairman and chief executive officer Louisa Cheang Wai-wan will take a three-month leave of absence as she recovers from a medical condition first disclosed last year, according ... ( read original story ...)