On July 1, 1997 the United Kingdom formally handed Hong Kong over to China under an agreement that was supposed to give Hong Kong 50 years of autonomy: ... ( read original story ...)
Wear two masks to keep Omicron variant at bay, say Hong Kong experts
Wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask can "tighten the gap not covered by the surgical mask, which is often very loose," said David Hui, a professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
More national security legislation isn’t what Hong Kong needs right now: Advisory firm
Kurt Tong of The Asia Group says Hong Kong should focus on its economic situation instead. He adds that he was encouraged to see Chief Executive Carrie Lam put significant emphasis on housing and ... ( read original story ...)
Restaurateur Yenn Wong on Her Rise to the Top of Hong Kong’s Hospitality Scene
Singaporean-born restaurateur Yenn Wong talks to us about her rise to the top of Hong Kong’s hospitality scene and the future of Jia Group ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land HOME FUND launches new initiatives to alleviate housing-related social issues in Hong Kong
Hongkong Land HOME FUND ("HOME FUND ") today realises its vision of alleviating housing-related social issues in Hong Kong with the launch of new and extended CSR ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Assets Startup SEBA Bank Notches $120M in Series C Funding
Digital assets startup SEBA Bank raised $120 million in a Series C funding round led by Altive, Ordway Selections, Summer Capital and DeFi Technologies. ( read original story ...)
Sojitz Hong Kong subsidiary fined $5.2M for violating Iran sanctions
Sojitz HK agreed to pay approximately $5.2 million for violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran that occurred when rogue employees deliberately misled company executives and compliance regarding the ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Government initiative seeks to attract Hong Kong female talent to the land Down Under
Female talent, founders and entrepreneurs in Hong Kong are encouraged to apply for Australia's Global Talent visa, a prioritised visa with a streamlined pathway to permanent residency ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HK’s renminbi hub being reinforced
My thanks to the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association for this welcome opportunity to speak to you once again. This is, by my count, the fifth year in a row I have addressed the ... ( read original story ...)
What to expect from partnership agreement between Zone Startups Vietnam and Business School of the Hong Kong University
Zone Startups Vietnam (ZSV) signed a 3-year partnership agreement with the Business School of the Hong Kong University (HKU FBE). Through this partnership, Zone Startups Vietnam and HKU Business Schoo ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to draw up own ‘national security’ law
Leader Carrie Lam tells new legislature the move will ensure territory complies with Article 23 of mini-constitution. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Some Hong Kong civil servants to start working from home on Thursday – reports
Hong Kong government staff who are not essential anti-epidemic workers could begin working from home as soon as Thursday, according to local media reports, as the Covid-19 Omicron variant spreads in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Billboards Plugging NFTs Have Taken Over the Metro Area
Hong Kong Billboards have flooded the downtown area. They are pushing NFTs. Featured collections include the Degenerate Ape Academy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks climb to four-week high as Alibaba, JD.com drive tech rally while CNOOC surges on big dividend plan
Ten of the biggest tech winners advance by more than 3.8 per cent as investors rush back into market while CNOOC surges on dividend payout plan Consumer inflation and factory-gate prices rose in ... ( read original story ...)