Hong Kong's former number 2 official John Lee, who will run in a leadership election in May, said on Saturday (Apr 9) he plans a new chapter for the global financial hub that has ... ( read original story ...)
OPINION – An analysis of John Lee’s participation in Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Elections
The decision of John Lee to run for the sixth Chief Executive elections in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on April 6, the prompt approval of China’s State Council to approve his ... ( read original story ...)
“A new symphony and I am the conductor,” says HK leadership contender
The show of support, from some of the city's most powerful property tycoons, came before Lee officially announced his bid to run for leader, signalling the move had already been approved and received ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: John Lee says city must maintain status as global metropolis, business inclusivity a must
Chief executive hopeful John Lee Ka-chiu formally announced his bid on Saturday to run for Hong Kong's top job, two days after Beijing approved his resignation as the city's No 2 official. The 64-year ... ( read original story ...)
UK government reports on Hong Kong are nothing but a self-deluding charade and must stop
The British government sees fit to criticise the national security law even as it introduces a harsh new police bill at home As for the Sino-British Joint Declaration, London itself has gone back on ... ( read original story ...)
John Lee’s perceived weaknesses may be strengths for Hong Kong’s top job
If Mr Lee does become the city's next leader, it would be his third promotion in five years. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Former HKEX Boss’ Investment Startup Hopes to Harness Machine Learning
The former head of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Charles Li, plans to use machine learning technology in his new investment platform, to help automate analytical and decision-making processes for ... ( read original story ...)
Trucking Startup G7 Weighs $500 Million Hong Kong IPO
G7, a fleet management company backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd., is weighing an initial public offering in Hong Kong that could raise about $500 million as soon as this year, people with knowledge of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-China trade slower, less reliable and more expensive amid coronavirus restrictions
Trade between China and Hong Kong has been reduced as the various coronavirus restrictions have increased delivery times and costs. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Hong Kong: seniors can start getting fourth doses of Covid vaccine immediately, with no need to book ahead
Civil service minister Patrick Nip says seniors who received their third dose at least three months ago can simply walk into vaccination venues to get their fourth doses from Friday He also noted with ... ( read original story ...)
Business sustainability is finally catching on, even in Hong Kong
Obviously, a company needs to be profitable, otherwise there is no business - but their strategies also need to take into account the impacts on the planet, as well as all stakeholders, not just ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong sports community welcomes reopening of facilities 2 weeks earlier than expected
Those preparing for September’s Asian Games, Para Asian Games and other major events can use facilities from Thursday, but the general public and teaching coaches still have to wait for further notice ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Market Expects to Attract More Global Funds, Bain Capital’s Zhu Says
The Hong Kong stock market is expected to attract more international capital, bringing greater liquidity, according to Zhu Jia, co-head of Asia private equity at Bain Capital. Yicai Global spoke with ... ( read original story ...)
Fashion entrepreneur expats in Hong Kong see a bright future despite ‘brutal’ hit to retailing from Covid-19 policies
They ‘love’ Hong Kong and ‘know’ it will bounce back from Covid-19 – why expat fashion entrepreneurs are not going anywhere despite the ‘brutal’ hit to business some have suffered as a result of ... ( read original story ...)