Wonder, a subsidiary of Bindo Labs, is determined to put its system, which accepts forms of payment including Visa, Mastercard, Alipay and UnionPay, into 10,000 taxis in a year’s time.
New generation of mainland Chinese restaurateurs eye Hong Kong as ‘stepping stone’ to go international
Within 30 minutes of departing from Shenzhen railway station in mid-October, Feng Guo-hua had arrived in Hong Kong to check out his new restaurant in the centre of Kowloon. A veteran of mainland China ...
Hong Kong retail landlords look for concepts to transform shopping amid low foot traffic as Shenzhen malls lure locals
Facing low foot traffic and a surge in cross-border shopping, New World Development and Nan Fung Development are among the landlords experimenting with new concepts to catalyse a rebound.
At an economic crossroads, Hong Kong needs a proactive strategy
Hong Kong is at an economic crossroads ... Asia also receives the largest share of global investment – 44 per cent, according to McKinsey Global Institute. China’s economy is crawling back up on a ...
Greater Bay Airlines to launch Manila-Hong Kong flights on Nov. 8
Hong Kong-based carrier Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is launching flights between Manila and Hong Kong. In a news release, GBA said its Manila-Hong Kong will operate five times a week, starting November ...
US$2,500 cash handout to new parents in Hong Kong will not truly foster a baby boom – it’s like a guilty mum or dad spoiling a child
The government needs to adopt a more comprehensive approach that goes far beyond the promised US$2,500 cash handout to new parents if it wants to truly foster a baby boom in Hong Kong.
Foreign firms will boost Hong Kong only if local industries benefit
For a 'headquarters economy' to work, foreign corporations must be encouraged to connect with local industry and local talent, and strengthen the local supply chain Hong Kong's true competitiveness ...
Hong Kong’s third richest family set to complete NWS takeover deal after New World Development shareholders approve
Buyout by family led by billionaire Henry Cheng will see New World Development receive HK$21.75 billion (US$2.8 billion) to ease its debt burden and pay a special dividend of about HK$4 billion.
Hong Kong set to co-host Asia’s first ‘Gay Games,’ despite some opposition
Hong Kong is set to co-host the first Gay Games in Asia with about ... Michael Dorgan is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. You can send tips to michael.dorgan@fox.com and follow him on ...
InvestHK helps Happy Lamb Hot Pot’s expansion plans as Hong Kong restaurants whet appetites of diners
Success of its outlets in Causeway Bay and Mong Kong – which cater to more than 300,000 customers a year – serves as ‘benchmark’ for growth in city and beyond.
Asian LGBTQ+ Rights: Hong Kong gears up for first Gay Games amid backlash
Hong Kong does not permit same-sex marriage and there is no law against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity ...
Sanctioned Hong Kong leader John Lee did get a ‘personal invite’ to Apec but will his absence spare city from cross hairs of US-China tensions?
Exco convenor Regina Ip says arrangement ensures Hong Kong has a seat at the leaders’ meeting without drawing reference again to all the stigma attached to the sanctions.
Hong Kong investment firm ZQ Capital buys Popular bookstore chain for undisclosed sum: Zaobao
SINGAPORE - The Popular bookstore chain has been acquired by a Hong Kong investment company for an undisclosed sum, Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao reported on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong and Guangdong unveil cross-border online one-stop shop for public services such as tax, licence renewals and company registrations
Mainland residents in Hong Kong are also able to access public services offered by Guangdong. Services covered include employment, housing, applying retirement pensions and business registrations.