Source says Executive Council has agreed to annual review of minimum wage as well as introduction of formula which will not allow future pay cuts.
Hong Kong crypto ETF issuers unfazed by U.S. crackdown
As the United States ponders stricter regulations that might label Ethereum a security, Hong Kong ETF issuers aren’t breaking a sweat. They’re confident that U.S. regulatory shifts won’t rattle the ...
Bitcoin Wavers Around $63K, Awaiting Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETF Debut
Despite muted anticipation for the new products, an executive of one of the issuers reportedly expects that the first-day issuance of the Hong Kong offerings will exceed the U.S. debut in January.
3 ways Hong Kong can easily and quickly up its tourism game
Hong Kong has all the ingredients it needs, from its East-meets-West cultural history, free port tax-free status and vast natural attractions.
Hong Kong business sector, lawmakers hail minimum wage formula, but economist warns over risks of potential price spiral
Proponents say formula provides ‘objective data’ in determining wage levels, but one economist has warned the measure could trap the city in a wage-price spiral.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange say their goodbyes to first woman chair
"Iron Lady" Laura Cha concluded on Wednesday her six-year chairmanship as the first helmswoman of Hong Kong's ailing stock exchange, which has suffered
China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone hosts Hong Kong delegation
The China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone has hosted a delegation of the Hong Kong business community, BelTA learned from the press service of the industrial park.
Hong Kong stocks rise for sixth straight day, in longest winning streak since October on earnings optimism
Hong Kong stocks rose for a sixth day, heading for the longest winning streak in six months, amid optimism around corporate earnings as the results season unfolded in the world’s second largest ...
HBO’s Password Crackdown Looks a Lot Like Netflix
Netflix has posted its strongest growth in years thanks to its crackdown on password sharing. While Warner Bros. doesn’t have the same potential number — Netflix had more than 100 million borrowers – ...
Bad weather and weaker yuan cast cloud over Hong Kong ‘golden week’ hopes and could cut trade in restaurants by 30%
Predictions restaurant trade will suffer from golden week double whammy despite an estimated 800,000 tourist arrivals from across the border.
AIA new business value soars 27%, with Hong Kong and China the largest contributors
The firm will add US$2 billion to its existing US$10 billion buyback programme. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Let’s keep our expectations of Hongkong Post realistic
is it too much to expect the postal service to have the business acumen to tackle revenue challenges? This seems unrealistic, to say the least, when Hongkong Post doesn’t appear to be capable of ...
Hong Kong’s MPF to launch electronic platform in June, in biggest overhaul since starting in 2000
The Mandatory Provident Fund, Hong Kong’s pension-fund operator, will launch its electronic platform in June, in the biggest overhaul of the city’s compulsory pension programme since it started in ...
Insurer AIA’s Q1 new business value rises 31%, announces $2 billion buyback
(Reuters) -Hong Kong-based insurer AIA Group on Monday posted a 31% rise in its first-quarter value of new business (VONB) on a constant exchange currency basis helped by strong performance across ...