Wayne Wang, assistant director of commercial at Hong Kong Airlines, commented: “Our expanded partnership with Sabre is directly in line with our business strategy to ensure that travellers and agents ... ( read original story ...)
Tax incentives on the way to help promote insurance sector, Financial Secretary says
The Hong Kong government will introduce a number of tax incentives to promote marine insurance, reinsurance and specialty insurance as the city battles to become a regional risk management centre, acc... ( read original story ...)
HK startup offers best rates, least hassle for travel money
For Hongkongers who are traveling abroad or foreigners visiting Hong Kong, the best foreign exchange rates could be found by using a mobile app. Local technology startup HyperAir provides a “travel mo... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong woman marries stranger after being ‘tricked’ by work
A 21-year-old Hong Kong woman has said she was tricked into marrying a complete stranger on the mainland while taking part in a "mock" wedding. The woman has said she was told that she had to play the ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese biotech valuations likely hit as trailblazer’s Hong Kong shares sink
HONG KONG/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters ... was valued at $2 billion after its initial public offering (IPO) priced at the middle of an indicative range. Its stock debuted on Aug. 1 at HK$14, but by the end ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s hot property sector show signs of cooling
Rising interest rates, a slowing economy and a depreciating renminbi is starting to cool Hong Kong’s residential property market, the world’s least affordable housing sector. Property developers have ... ( read original story ...)
Terrible tech talent shortages grip Hong Kong banking sector
Talent shortages in Hong Kong banking technology have reached extreme levels across many job functions, new figures reveal. To find out, we analysed our database across 17 key banking-tech sectors ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Silicon Valley Threatens to Swallow Up Hong Kong
The 55 kilometer (34 mile) span -- eerily deserted as crews prepared for a ribbon-cutting expected later this year -- connects the former European outposts of Hong Kong and Macau for the first time an... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks notch slight gain amid concerns over capital outflows
Hong Kong stocks ended slightly higher on Tuesday, up for a second day in a row, but analysts remained cautious about market outlook as the city’s currency fell again to hit the weak end of its peg ag... ( read original story ...)
Sex industry Asia Adult Expo kicks off in Hong Kong
A visitor checks out a sex doll at the 11th Asia Adult Expo, Hong Kong, China, Aug. 28, 2018. EPA-EFE/ALEX HOFFORD epa06977982 A visitor checks out a sex toy at the 11th Asia Adult Expo, Hong Kong, Ch... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end morning session on positive note
Hong Kong: Hong Kong stocks rose in the morning session Tuesday, tracking another record on Wall Street as investors welcomed news that the United States and Mexico had agreed a revised trade deal. Th... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares extend gains after US-Mexico trade deal
HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) -- Hong Kong shares advanced for a second day on Tuesday after the revival of a U.S.-Mexico trade agreement helped boost investor sentiment. The Hang Seng Index ended 0 ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong 1st Half Net Profit From Continuing Operations Up 17.7%
HONG KONG--BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Ltd. (2388.HK) Tuesday reported a 17.7% increase in first-half net profit from continuing operations, driven by higher interest rates in the city. The Hong Kong-lis... ( read original story ...)
Citi Hong Kong announces senior appointments in consumer banking
Citi announced two senior appointments to its consumer banking team in Hong Kong, effective immediately. Alson Ho has been appointed head of insurance with overall responsibility for the growth and ma... ( read original story ...)