HONG KONG, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 20, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and WeBank Co. Ltd (WeBank) announced they are establishing the HKUST-WeBank Joint ... ( read original story ...)
Three HKTDC initiatives boost local start-up ecosystem
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) ran three initiatives in May as part of its annual event, "International Start-up Week", with the aim of cultivating a vibrant ... ( read original story ...)
Business brisk despite up to 50 per cent jump in pork prices as Hong Kong butchers resume trade following African swine fever case
Butchers in Hong Kong raised the price of fresh pork by as much as 50 per cent on Monday as slaughterhouses reopened from a week’s cleansing over African swine fever fears. They increased their prices ... ( read original story ...)
Ping An’s OneConnect Gears up for Hong Kong IPO
Despite a challenging market for unicorns, Ping An’s fintech unit, OneConnect, has tapped several banks for a potential $1 billion IPO. According to Reuters, OneConnect has hired Goldman Sachs, JP ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong widow shows strong character to become Tai Po entrepreneur with a conscience despite family tragedy
The fragrance of steamed rice rolls fills a snack shop in an old neighbourhood of Tai Po, Hong Kong. “They are freshly made to order,” Wong Lee-lee, who runs the joint, said of her signature dishes. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s special status must remain a shield for the city as US-China trade war intensifies, says American Chamber of Commerce chief Tara Joseph
A special arrangement under which the United States treats Hong Kong differently on politics, trade and diplomacy from the rest of China is important for the city and must be preserved despite ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s missed opportunity: As yet more music venues close, pipelines for new talent are sealed
The recent news of the refusal of a new lease to Grappa’s Cellar ... Venue infrastructure issues are of course multi-dimensional. In Hong Kong, given the absence of government-led protection through ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Will Resume Fresh Pork Supply on Monday: RTHK
Hong Kong will resume fresh pork supply on Monday, with about 2,000 live pigs transported to two local abattoirs for auction, Radio Television Hong Kong reported Sunday. The Sheung Shui and Tsuen Wan ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s black market in pangolin scales feeding demand in mainland China, campaigners fear
Photo: Shutterstock Fears have been raised that tonnes of illegally-hoarded pangolin scales in Hong Kong have been smuggled to the mainland after it was revealed the city has issued just one licence ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s extradition proposal could undermine rule of law and competitiveness, says Tara Joseph of the American Chamber of Commerce
Hong Kong’s leader should drop a contentious extradition bill to avoid hurting the city’s rule of law and hard-earned competitiveness, its most influential American business network has urged, amid ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan doubles down on 3 per cent growth projection despite dark clouds in US-China trade war
Hong Kong officials will maintain their projection for the city’s annual economic growth at about 3 per cent, despite increasing uncertainties caused by the US-China trade war, the city’s finance ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘smart’ Hong Kong must first figure out how to bridge its digital divide
Hong Kong should aspire to be a smart city. There are many prerequisites for creating a smart city, one of which is a strong digital economy. The odds are good for Hong Kong, if mainland China’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong extradition bill: Beijing’s demand for unity ‘will force’ business sector to back controversial proposal
Industry boss says they will not stand in the way of controversial proposals following plea for support from Beijing’s top representative in the city Senior church figure calls on politicians to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong LGBT community calls on government to follow Taiwan’s lead on legalising same-sex marriage, but equality watchdog rejects move
View photos “It is very encouraging news to us, what has happened in Taiwan today, I hope this can focus minds and rally support here in Hong Kong,” said Jerome Yau, co-founder of Hong Kong Marriage ... ( read original story ...)