Hong Kong stocks fluctuated in early trading as investors digested China’s latest economic data, which showed a marked slowdown in consumption growth and property investment. The Hang Seng Index fell ...
Invest and stay: Hong Kong offers fast-track residency to attract global investors
With its initiative, called the “New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme” (New CIES), Hong Kong is positioning itself as the go-to destination for investors seeking a business-friendly environment and ...
‘Think Business, Think Hong Kong’ is coming to Jakarta
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to conduct its mega promotion campaign, Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK), in Jakarta on 8 ...
Hong Kong could be first to get Swiss start-up’s drug for diabetic eye disease
Oculis’ OCS-01 eye drops, currently in phase 3 trials for diabetic macular edema, can be an alternative to injection, CEO says.
2 homegrown startups shine in Hong Kong tilt
At the latest Asia Technology Entrepreneurship Conference (Atec) Startup Competition in Hong Kong this month, two Filipino enterprises were recognized as the region’s best innovators in their ...
Why Hong Kong has grown into a crypto hub — CEO of WOW Summit
Hong Kong has rapidly become a cryptocurrency hub, positioning itself as a center for financial innovation alongside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. Ivan Ivanov, global CEO of WOW Summit ...
Hong Kong cinema closures will have knock-on effect for industry, experts say
Closure of seventh cinema this year will not only undermine competitiveness of industry, but also Hong Kong’s image as an international city, they say ...
2 Philippine startups recognized as Asia’s best innovators
Philippine startups continue to show what they can do to bring innovation to people’s lives—and their hard work is not left unnoticed. At the latest Asia Technology Entrepreneurship Conference’s (ATEC ...
Think Business, Think Hong Kong: Spotlighting Asia opportunities in Jakarta
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to conduct its mega-promotion campaign, Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK), in Jakarta on Jan. 8, 2025.
McKinsey Reportedly Trims China Workforce By A Third Amid Rising Tensions
Over the last two years, the firm has reduced its workforce in Greater China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, by several hundred employees. As of June, McKinsey had nearly 1,500 employees listed ...
Hong Kong’s 2024 GDP growth expected at 2.4%, business confidence feeble amid trade war fears, survey finds
Hong Kong’s economic growth this year is forecast to be 2.4 per cent, lower than the 3.2 per cent in 2023, as businesses remained pessimistic about 2025 amid fears of a trade war between Beijing and ...
Private credit main option for some but IG deals still a pipe dream, say lenders
Lowy at SC Lowy said: “What is attractive with private credit is that, unlike traditional banks, private creditors engage closely with borrowers, developing bespoke solutions such as cash-flow-based ...
Hong Kong hits ‘new highs’ in start-up numbers, foreign and mainland firms: Chan
Hong Kong signs deal with China Council for the Promotion of International Trade to bolster cross-border commerce and investment.
John Lee urges Hong Kong firms in Beijing to take lead on integration push
Hong Kong’s leader has urged Beijing-based businesspeople from the city to spearhead efforts on national integration and foster cultural exchanges between their hometown and the capital. Chief ...