Hong Kong’s dismantling of hotel quarantine for arrivals is being met by calls for the city to remove remaining travel restrictions to help bolster its fortunes as an international financial hub.Most ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong IPOs suffer from business downturn and China tension
September, the total IPO deal value in Hong Kong stood at only $7.77 billion, the lowest since 2013. That volume is expected to be boosted by Thursday's IPO from Leapmotor, which is likely to be the ... ( read original story ...)
China EV maker Leapmotor set to raise $800 million in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology is set to raise $800 million by pricing its shares at HK$48 ($6.12) each in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), said two ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers urge Hong Kong government to expand criteria allowing overseas talent to pursue short-term work in city
Legislators urge government to authorise more host organisations to invite talent and grant foreign professionals longer stay in city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man arrested for sedition after paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth
The man performed "Glory to Hong Kong," the anthem of pro-democracy protests that permeated Hong Kong in 2019. REUTERS A man who paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with a song on the harmonica ... ( read original story ...)
Funds flock to Southeast Asian startups as China loses sheen
A man passes the city skyline during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore9, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su ... ( read original story ...)
End to Hong Kong Covid hotel quarantine and just 3 days of medical surveillance not enough to boost the economy, business leaders warn
International business groups, industry leaders warn new '0+3' coronavirus restriction will not be enough to lift economy Business leaders say people will be put off if they cannot visit restaurants, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to scrap COVID-19 hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals from Sep 26
Travellers will be subject to PCR tests on arrival and will be unable to visit restaurants and bars for the first three days after entering Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Trudeau to name career diplomat Jennifer May as Canada’s first female ambassador to China
Career diplomat Jennifer May has trade experience and a strong perspective on China’s role in the Indo-Pacific region after serving in Hong Kong and Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong speech therapists get 19 months in jail for publishing anti-government kids’ books
Five Hong Kong speech therapists were sentenced to 19 months in jail Saturday after being found guilty of sedition for publishing three children’s picture books that were deemed anti-government. ( read original story ...)
How a summit for top bank CEOs convinced Hong Kong to end 2 years of mandatory hotel quarantine
Hong Kong is back in business. Hong Kong authorities on Friday announced that they will drop hotel quarantine for arrivals to the city on Monday, Sept. 26. The change ends two and a half years of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong scraps quarantine as business hub opens up to world
Hong Kong will scrap its mandatory hotel quarantine next week, the government said Friday, as the business hub opens up after more than two years of isolation from the rest of the world. Incoming ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to end mandatory hotel quarantine for incoming travelers after nearly 2 years in bid to stay competitive
Hong Kong to end mandatory hotel quarantine for incoming travelers after nearly 2 years in bid to stay competitive ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to scrap controversial quarantine policy from next week
Hong Kong will scrap its controversial quarantine for arrivals from next week, bowing to mounting pressure to end more than two and a half years of isolation that has hammered the economy and driven ... ( read original story ...)