Hong Kong leader expected to roll out measures to boost city's status as international financial, trade and maritime centre while also seeking to lift economy Hong Kong's leader is expected to roll ...
Panda Watch: Hong Kong cubs starting to develop their own distinctive features
Hong Kong’s panda cubs are nearly two months old, with their own distinctive features starting to emerge. “You can notice the black vests on their backs. Elder Sister has little black bumps on her ...
Explainer: Websites blocked in Hong Kong – when, how, and why the list is growing?
Websites related to the US military, Taiwan, local politics and, now, a media platform have been blocked in Hong Kong. HKFP examines why and how.
Further expansion of free-trade pact removes barriers for companies in seven Hong Kong sectors wanting to do business in mainland China
Further expansion of free-trade pact removes barriers for companies in seven Hong Kong sectors wanting to do business in mainland China.
Hong Kong to sell second logistics site, sweetens tender terms on market feedback
The winner is to surrender 20 per cent of the floor space to the government to ensure its financial viability, instead of 30 per cent; plot ratio reduced to lessen cost.
Generation Hong Kong empowers youth with job opportunities and career development
Generation Hong Kong is offering young people targeted training in sought-after professional skills, leading to promising career opportunities ...
Cut high tax on hard liquor to save Hong Kong’s bar industry amid slump in business, owners urge gov’t
Hong Kong’s bar owners are calling for a cut in the tax on hard liquor to save the industry amid a slump in business as residents head to mainland China for cheaper nights out. Seventy per cent ...
Owners of Hong Kong’s Physical could avoid criminal liability by citing new investor: lawyers
But lawyers say it will be 'difficult' for owners to prove intent to take care of customers, despite ambiguities under Trade Descriptions Ordinance The two arrested owners of the closed Hong Kong gym ...
Following Tencent’s lead, smaller listed companies band together to grow in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Small and Medium Listed Companies Association is a non-profit industry body formed by a group of businesspeople who wanted to provide more robust information and support to small and ...
Over 80% of Hong Kong construction workers say jobs affected by import of non-local labourers, union survey finds
A majority of Hong Kong construction workers said their employment had been affected by a government scheme to import non-local labourers, according to a survey conducted by a union. Hong Kong ...
US chain Garrett Popcorn announces departure from Hong Kong in 13 years amid wave of business closures
American chain Garrett Popcorn has announced plans to close all five branches in Hong Kong, 13 years after it opened its first store in the city. “Garrett Popcorn Shops will be cooking our last ...
Hong Kong’s economy needs firing up. Can John Lee deliver with his policy address?
City leader should prioritise tapping into emerging markets, diversifying the economy and amplifying Hong Kong's attractiveness, observers say From serving set meals of HK$500 (US$64) per person to offering HK$58 beef rice,
Why Singapore and Hong Kong want money to serve a purpose
From rewarding environment-friendly spending and channeling government grants to deserving beneficiaries, they may be setting a global trend.
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: start-up CEO creates AI-powered, stair-climbing wheelchair
A Hong Kong-based tech start-up has developed a wheelchair powered by artificial intelligence (AI) with the ability to climb stairs after designers gained inspiration from one of their team’s home ...