The success of the HSBC/Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sevens long ago proved we are able to host a world-class sporting event. It fuelled demand for a better venue than that at So Kon Po and work will start this year on a stadium at Kai Tak. The harbour-side ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Houseware, Home Textiles, Gifts, Printing Fairs Open This Month
"The Startup Zone is returning at the two fairs this year, attracting start-ups from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, as well as first-time participants from Indonesia and Bangladesh. Start-ups can discover further business opportunities by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Singapore step into currency markets
2018 Hong Kong Betting Tips: Magic Moreira can leave fans buzzing with Circuit City A.M - 07:48 AM GMT April 11, 2018 How Alibaba-Backed Startup Qupital Is Helping Hong Kong SMEs Fix Their Cash Flow Forbes.com - 22:00 PM GMT April 10, 2018 ... ( read original story ...)
Unlike the Taiwanese, Hong Kong students prefer public sector: survey
Hong Kong, April 13 (CNA) The majority of students in Hong Kong want to become civil servants after graduation, unlike most Taiwanese young adults who prefer to start their own business or work overseas, according to a recent poll conducted by the City ... ( read original story ...)
Box Office Collections: Secret Superstar Is Off To A Good Start In Hong Kong
Aamir Khan manages to raise the bar once again, as his film Secret Superstar, starts off on a positive note in Hong Kong. After being showered with love by people in China, its ready to make an impression in Hong Kong as well. Talking about Secret ... ( read original story ...)
German food delivery startup chows down on Malaysian market
He led the company’s entry to Hong Kong in 2014 but decided after six months that he could do it better. That’s when he left to start Dahmakan with Jessica Li of Hong Kong, who was also part of Foodpanda, and Christian Edelmann of Germany. Most food ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s Bastion of Free Speech? Move Aside, Hong Kong, It’s Taiwan Now.
TAIPEI, Taiwan — For decades under British rule and after its handover to China, Hong Kong was a bastion of free speech in the Chinese-speaking world. International media and rights groups established their headquarters there, and it served as a haven ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing : Exchange Updates Guidance Letter on IPO Vetting and Suitability for Listing
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), today (Friday) published an updated Guidance Letter on IPO* Vetting and Suitability for Listing - HKEX-GL68-13A (GL68-13A). ( read original story ...)
Blockchain Motor Insurance Trial Moves Ahead in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI), a financial industry self-regulator, is developing a blockchain powered platform for the city's motor insurance. During a speech at the HKFI's Annual Reception event, James Lau, the Secretary for Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Hearing postponed for former Hong Kong minister Patrick Ho indicted in US over US$2.9 million bribes
A hearing in the United States for former Hong Kong senior government official Patrick Ho Chi-ping has been postponed by more than six weeks as per a request filed by his lawyers and prosecuting attorneys. The pre-trial hearing initially scheduled for ... ( read original story ...)
Man dies in Hong Kong after fainting on hike
A Hong Kong hiker died after collapsing in warm weather near the Shing Mun Reservoir at midday on Saturday. The 71-year-old, surnamed Cheung, was walking along stage seven of the MacLehose Trail with friends when he fainted close to Needle Hill and the ... ( read original story ...)
Latest News Update on Hong Kong
New Delhi, April 12 : India has requested Hong Kong to arrest fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi and is awaiting for a response from the authorities there, a senior official said here on Thursday. Hong Kong [China], Apr. 11 : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong needs to re-position itself: China Daily (Asia) columnist
In his commentary, the writer notes that Hong Kong's traditional role is fading as the mainland opens up. HONG KONG (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Hong Kong is no longer China's gateway to the rest of the world. This statement is not a negative comment ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority buys HK$3.26 billion worth of US dollars to support local currency
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank said on Friday it had sold HK$3.26 billion (US$415.3 million) worth of US dollars in an attempt to prop up the Hong Kong dollar after it slumped to its weakest level in 35 years and breached the lower limit of its ... ( read original story ...)