One of Hong Kong 's youngest pro-democracy activists has fled the city and formally applied for political asylum in the UK after completing his jail term. Tony Chung, 22, breached a supervision order ...
‘Can you use the internet in Hong Kong?’ Japanese envoy on ‘negative narratives’ about city but he says his country’s firms are staying put
Japanese businesses in Hong Kong are still committed to the city despite battling relocation pressures and its “negative image” back home as they are betting on new opportunities in the Greater Bay ...
Japanese secondhand goods chain to upgrade Hong Kong business
NAGOYA, Japan/HONG KONG -- Japanese secondhand goods seller Komehyo Holdings is set to expand its Hong Kong operation, planning an Asia regional headquarters there and the opening of additional ...
Hong Kong is Going Big for 2024 with its New Year Countdown Musical Fireworks Extravaganza
As the world eagerly anticipates the arrival of 2024, all eyes will turn to Hong Kong for the city's grandest New Year's Eve fireworks display to date on December 31, 2023 (Sunday). Against the ...
Hong Kong may lose right to offer tax incentives to large corporations but its low tax rates on salaries, services still provide a draw, experts say
The global minimum tax regime to be implemented in Hong Kong in 2025 means the city can no longer offer tax incentives to big companies, but the entrepot will attract talent and businesses because of ...
Hong Kong ‘steadfast’ in advancing Northern Metropolis project as driver for integrating with Greater Bay Area blueprint
Chief Secretary Eric Chan also pledges to get more enterprises in Shenzhen's Qianhai Cooperation Zone to expand overseas via Hong Kong Northern Metropolis is Hong Kong's plan to develop a ...
Shares of semiconductor startup BaTeLab fall in Hong Kong trading debut
BaTeLab's shares fell in their trading debut in Hong Kong, sliding below their initial offering price in a lackluster start for the Chinese semiconductor company backed by electric-vehicle giant BYD.
Hong Kong Stock Market Expected To Open In The Green On Thursday
The Hong Kong stock market rebounded on Wednesday, one day after snapping the two-day winning streak in which it had picked up more ...
Hong Kong must be ready for Lunar New Year after festive holiday woes
Christmas exodus and shrinking inbound tourism mean city has to be better prepared for next big holiday and encourage more visitors and locals to spend Hong Kong is feeling the heat this Christmas as ...
New World and China Resources to build $1.3 bln Hong Kong housing development
Hong Kong's New World Development and Chinese state-backed China Resources Land said they will jointly build a $1.3 billion housing project in the financial city's "Northern Metropolis" next year.
The 75-year-old Hong Kong ballet school that nurtured some of the city’s best dancers, and the teacher who has helped keep it alive for decades
The Carol Bateman School of Ballet boasts alumni including Jean M. Wong, Stephen Kwok and Christine Liao. We look back at its history and the teacher who has helped keep it alive for decades.
China unveils plan to boost business environment in the Greater Bay Area
Beijing has drawn up a blueprint designed to foster a world-leading business environment in its Greater Bay Area of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau.
Hong Kong actress Bonnie Lai dies of suspected suicide at 46
She reportedly sent a WhatsApp message to her husband which read: “See you in the next life." Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong catering group Maxim’s opens landmark store in response to business appetite
Hong Kong’s restaurant group Maxim’s inauguration of its 2,000th Asian store in the city displays its confidence about recovery prospects in the catering business.