Prenetics, the Hong Kong-based COVID-19 test provider that helped English football's Premier League resume matches, is planning an initial public offering as early as this year and is on track to ... ( read original story ...)
Top Hong Kong university cuts ties with student union over national security concerns
The Chinese University of Hong Kong has withdrawn recognition of its student union, saying criticism of the city's national security law by newly elected union leaders may have been illegal. The move, ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: 1st vaccines reach arms in S. Korea, Hong Kong
Hong Kong has struck deals to buy 22.5 million doses ... The government had said vaccinations for the elderly will start April 12. But worries had been growing about an ample supply. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Hong Kong plans lower budget deficit as economy expected to recover
Hong Kong plans to run a much lower budget deficit in the coming fiscal year as the economy is expected to recover from its longest recession on record, Finance Secretary Paul Chan said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong kicks off COVID-19 vaccinations with Sinovac jab
Hong Kong began administering its first COVID-19 vaccines to the public, kicking off its program offering free vaccinations to all 7.5 million residents ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Campaign to Crush Democracy in Hong Kong Is Working
Hong Kong, the freewheeling former British colony, has been brought to heel by a new national-security law used to quell street protests, ban foreign lobbying and gut the legislature. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s trading tax hike spurred markets into a ‘healthy correction,’ says Goldman Sachs
Hong Kong's markets tumbled on Wednesday following the announcement of an increase in the stamp duty on stock transfers to 0.13% from 0.1%. ( read original story ...)
IWG Opens in the Quayside in Third Takeover of Hong Kong WeWork Location
IWG has opened a Signature by Regus office in a former WeWork location in The Quayside in Hong Kong's Kowloon East area. ( read original story ...)
Sheffield dad trapped alone in Hong Kong since start of Covid – with no idea when he can come home
Tim hasn't been home to Sheffield since March last year due to restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Infection control centre to open
The Hospital Authority has completed the preparation work for the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre which will start admitting confirmed COVID-19 patients with suitable clinical ... ( read original story ...)
Fanatics pairs with Hillhouse Capital to start $1 billion sports retail unit in China
Hillhouse was founded by Chinese businessman Zhang Lei and also backs sports retailer Topsports International Holdings, which raised $1 billion in 2019 as it listed its IPO in Hong Kong, according to ... ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: PolyU welcomes the initiatives in the Financial Secretary’s 2021-22 Budget
Professor Jin-Guang TENG, President of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), welcomes and supports the initiatives on innovation and technology (I&T) as well as higher education as announced ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan denies Hong Kong film tycoon residency
Taiwan has refused to grant residency to a famous Hong Kong entertainment tycoon -- whose family are vocally pro-Beijing -- on "national security" grounds, the government and media said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan tells China it ‘can’t tolerate mass arrests’ under Hong Kong’s national security law
Unusually forceful’ statement by Tokyo is seen as ‘returning a favour’ to the United States for its support in the East China Sea. ( read original story ...)