The Hong Kong government was quick to blame the pandemic for the city's drop in international competitiveness. However, the cause must be searched in factors like the national security law Beijing imp ...
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific expecting profit of up to HK$4.5 billion for first half of 2023, marking strong rebound from HK$5 billion loss
Airline will also reward loyal employees who had been with company through pandemic with up to six weeks of eligible pay.
Hong Kong to start looking for 12,000 construction workers from next week; first batch to arrive during fourth quarter
City to begin accepting applications to import labourers as part of wider drive to recruit 20,000 personnel to support construction, aviation and transport sectors 'We will receive applications every ...
Hong Kong’s status as international city high on agenda at Financial Secretary Paul Chan’s talks in Beijing
Some analysts say Beijing may be concerned about city’s economic development amid tense global political situation as they discuss Paul Chan’s meetings with central government.
‘Worse than the pandemic’: Hong Kong’s Japanese restaurants unsure about survival if city bans seafood imports over Fukushima discharge plan
Hong Kong’s Japanese restaurants could suffer worse than they did during the pandemic under a potential import ban on some seafood amid controversy concerning the release of waste water from the ...
Fukushima discharge row: Hong Kong environment chief says city would consider easing planned seafood ban if Japan guarantees safety
Hong Kong’s environment minister on Thursday said the city would consider easing a potential import ban on seafood from 10 Japanese prefectures if Tokyo could prove the safety of its planned release ...
Inspiring Female Leaders in Insurance in Asia | Elite Women 2023
Insurance Business Asia ’s Elite Women of 2023 are at the forefront at the forefront of this. They possess grit and determination and have seized the opportunity to make a difference. This year’s ...
Fukushima discharge row: Hong Kong environment chief says city would consider easing coming seafood ban if Japan guarantees safety
City's environment minister defends 'precautionary move' to extend import restrictions to 10 Japanese prefectures, arguing 30-year discharge period comes with risks Saga centres on plan by Japan to ...
ESG disclosures: Hong Kong firms should start verifying climate, sustainability data ahead of audit mandate, experts say
As the global trend favours mandatory audits, companies should seek assurance now for the most material information, says EY’s climate and sustainability partner.
A city of contrasts! Get to know the REAL Hong Kong with our neighbourhood guide
When you picture Hong Kong, no doubt a sea of futuristic skyscrapers aglitter with a thousand lights comes to mind. But beyond that iconic cityscape lies a wealth of characterful neighbourhoods ...
Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong to ban more Japanese products if radioactive water is released
Hong Kong would immediately ban the import of aquatic products from Fukushima and other Japanese prefectures if Tokyo discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, a top ...
Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong to ban Japanese products from areas that discharge radioactive water
A top official in Hong Kong says the city would immediately ban the import of aquatic products from 10 prefectures in Japan if it discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea ...
IPO linked to Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou oversubscribed 13 times by Hong Kong investors
Star Plus Legend Holdings was founded by Jay Chou’s mother Yeh Hui-Mei in 2017. The maker of bulletproof coffee raised HK$245.2 million (US$31.3 million) after pricing shares at HK$4.25 each.
Real work of creating a ‘Happy Hong Kong’ must start now
Readers discuss the need for the city to grapple seriously with the prevalence of depression among its residents, and restrictions on the access to toilets Feel strongly about these letters, or any ...