Hong Kong’s government is exploring options to raise taxes on the city’s highest earners for a second straight year to plug shortfalls in its budget, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park set to host audience of 18,000 at trial concert
Show at main stadium on Saturday will feature Jay Fung, Cloud Wan, Jace Chan and local band Dear Jane, kicking off packed schedule for 2025.
Hong Kong tycoon Michael Kadoorie raising US$50mil to boost city’s image
Hong Kong billionaire Michael Kadoorie has approached investors to raise at least US$50 million (HK$389 million) to fund efforts to boost the city’s image, according to people familiar with the matter ...
Hong Kong’s Flagship Financial Forum Guests Enjoy City’s Multi-Faceted Appeal with Tourism Board
HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / To attract high-yield visitors to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) constantly promotes the development of Meetings, Incentives, ...
Hong Kong Weighs Hiking Taxes on Top Earners for Second Year
Hong Kong’s government is exploring options to raise taxes on the city’s highest earners for a second straight year to plug shortfalls in its budget, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong’s Kadoorie Raising $50 Million to Boost City’s Image
Hong Kong billionaire Michael Kadoorie has approached investors to raise at least $50 million (HK$389 million) to fund efforts to boost the city’s image, according to people familiar with the matter.
PhotonPay Launches Google Pay Support for Mastercard Users in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Starting today, PhotonPay, a digital financial infrastructure, will support Google Pay, enabling cardholders to take advantage of simple and secure contactless payments and digital card storage on both Android devices and WearOS.
China critic Jimmy Lai paid US general to advise on Taiwan, Hong Kong court hears
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai on Thursday told a court trying him for colluding with foreign powers that he paid a former U.S. general to advise former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in late 2017, but ...
Hong Kong’s shuttered Physical gym chain owner sells 4 flats at over 40% discount
Disposal involved four units at Park Haven development in Causeway Bay, which were sold by Physical owner Luk Ngai-keung.
Hong Kong gets a boost as 3 global hedge funds open offices, recruit staff
Hudson Bay Capital, Sona Asset Management and Centiva Capital are setting up shop in the city, according to sources.
Hong Kong former actor Wong He reveals he has kidney failure
Hong Kong former singer-actor Wong He has revealed that he has kidney failure. However, his announcement came with the good news that his condition has improved. In an Instagram post on Jan 14, the 57 ...
Hong Kong Film Council Revamps Financing Scheme to Boost Local Productions
The Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) launched the Film Production Financing Scheme 2.0 (FPFS 2.0) on Jan. 15 with the goal of bolstering local film production and fostering long-term ...
Hong Kong’s giant panda twins can meet the public in February
Ever since our giant panda Ying Ying gave birth to her twin cubs last August, the city has been inundated with panda decorations and everyone has been waiting to catch a glimpse of the baby bears for ...
Hong Kong’s CTF Services to issue US$100 million in convertible bonds
The infrastructure unit under Chow Tai Fook Enterprises said it will apply to list the new shares on the Hong Kong exchange.