The effects of the brain drain in sectors such as education, health care, and even finance will likely be felt by residents for years to come. “With everything that’s happening in Hong Kong, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘Covid Zero’ Policy Meets Its Match in Omicron
In Hong Kong, for example, most citizens are so conditioned by years of harsh lockdowns to assume they’re safe from Covid that they haven’t bothered to get vaccinated, writes Anjani Trivedi. Even if ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Political Elite Get Taste of Their Own Covid Policies
One day in quarantine was all it took for pro-China lawmaker Junius Ho to condemn the harsh, knee-jerk pandemic restrictions his government has imposed on Hong Kong citizens for nearly two years. “The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong doctor, banker among suspects arrested after police raid brothel providing underage sex workers
Police arrest five suspected patrons and two organisers after raiding underage vice establishment in Tsim Sha Tsui. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader announces withdrawal of extradition bill
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of an extradition bill that triggered months of unrest and threw the Chinese-ruled city into its worst crisis in decades, a source ... ( read original story ...)
Xinjiang Paramilitary Anti-terror Cop to Lead Hong Kong Garrison
A general who led China's anti-terrorism special forces in Xinjiang has been promoted to head up the People's Liberation Army in Hong Kong, state media has reported. The appointment comes as Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Most ESG decisions by Hong Kong and mainland China executives primarily driven by compliance, PwC survey shows
Senior executives believe that neglecting ESG factors in decision-making could affect their companies' ability to attract business opportunities and retain clients Despite recognising the importance ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HK set to grasp new opportunities
While the pandemic has once again prevented me from greeting you in person, I will not forgo an opportunity to give you an account of where Hong Kong stands in our financial services and am therefore ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong financial chief warns of impact from latest COVID-19 outbreak, vows policy support
Jan 09, 2022 03:24 PM The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chan Mo-po said on Sunday that the latest Omicron variant outbreak in the region has affected local ... ( read original story ...)
China venture funding hits record US$131 billion despite crackdown, as start-ups pivot to hard tech
Venture capital investments in China soared 50 per cent year on year to US$130.6 billion in 2021, with the focus shifting from the internet to hard tech, a sector shielded from the regulatory ... ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: Hong Kong executives left stranded
International business groups in Hong Kong are pleading with the government to restart flights as a rating agency warned that a ban on foreign travel would deter companies from using Hong Kong as ... ( read original story ...)
Lab-grown meat start-up Eat Just, backed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, looks to scale up and expand after Singapore approval
The American start-up backed by Hong Kong’s best known tycoon, Li Ka-shing, aims to scale up and expand after receiving approval to sell more of it’s cell-grown chicken products in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Startup Caretia Announces Launch of its New Digital Health Benefits Platform in Asia
Caretia is a Hong Kong-based startup committed to developing actionable healthcare plans. The brand announces its new digital health benefits platform to empower its clients’ staff ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron: Hong Kong finance chief to consider ‘appropriate’ support to help businesses weather looming economic slump
Allocation of aid resources to undergo 'continuous' assessment in order to help affected business sector, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says in blog post Lawmakers Tommy Cheung and Bill Tang also urge ... ( read original story ...)