New time frame for processing IPO applications will add clarity and transparency, and potentially save costs for candidates, experts say.
9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s zoo in 2 days had been infected with melioidosis, officials say
Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on Friday ...
Hong Kong Pledges to Shrink IPO Vetting to About 100 Days
Hong Kong pledged to vet and debut companies in about 100 days in a bid to guarantee a set time frame for initial public offering applicants.
Hong Kong’s July-September unemployment rate holds steady at 3%
Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 3% in July-September, unchanged from the previous three-month period, the government said on Friday.
Hong Kong’s easing of mortgage restrictions aims to return market to ‘normality’: Paul Chan
Finance chief also says relaxation of cash-for-residency scheme will not ‘disturb’ market after change to include luxury home purchases.
Hong Kong stocks halt 4-day decline as lacklustre GDP data fuels hope of more stimulus
Investors anticipate increased government spending and bond issuances to achieve the 5 per cent growth target.
Hong Kong banks pledge US$47 billion in SME loans after John Lee hears cries for help
SMEs will be able to access necessary financing to cope with the city’s evolving business environment, deputy HKMA CEO Arthur Yuen says.
Former Deputy Group CEO of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Dr. David Wong Joins IDA as Board Chairman
HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IDA, a Hong Kong -based fiat-referenced stablecoin issuer, officially announced the appointment of Dr. David Wong as its Board Chairman today. Dr. Wong will ...
Hong Kong marks busiest IPO week in nearly two years with China stimulus giving hope to dealmakers
Hong Kong has recorded its busiest week for new IPO launches in almost two years with deals opened to raise up to $1.3 billion, giving bankers and investors confidence the two-year share sale freeze ...
Hong Kong’s East Kowloon Cultural Centre opens first venue with ‘art tech’ show
The Theatre at the EKCC kicks things off with Remediation Ensemble, a mixed-media musical performance in which appliances become instruments.
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: tech company creates system to help Asia reach carbon neutrality
But a Hong Kong-based tech company has come up with a tool that focuses on helping those countries move towards carbon neutrality. Carbonbase was founded in 2019 under a Cyberport incubation programme ...
Correction: Hong Kong tourists
The total number of inbound tourists in Hong Kong is still about 30 per cent lower than in 2018, not 30 per cent of the 2018 level as wrongly stated in an article on October 14 ...
The rapid rise of 24-hour gyms in Hong Kong, why users like them, and how much they cost
People who work odd hours are big beneficiaries of the rise of the 24-hour gym in Hong Kong. We get the lowdown on them from 3 big operators.
Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry
Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene ...