Sonija Li of MIB Securities Hong Kong says China's reopening will drive up demand especially in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong’s reopening is likely to push GDP growth above Singapore’s
AFTER a near-certain contraction last year for the third time since 2019, Hong Kong’s economy is coming back stronger this year and may even grow faster than rival financial hub Singapore for the ...
Mainland entrepreneurs visit Hong Kong, city residents reunite with loved ones across the border as quarantine-free travel returns
Many travellers took ferries and trains to cross the border for business and family purposes 'I'm too excited to say a word. I can finally go home after two years of not seeing the folks,' says one ...
Demolish or preserve? Hong Kong’s pre-war ‘tong lau’ buildings caught in urban renewal predicament
Many of these once-colourful structures which housed vibrant communities have fallen into disrepair and are in danger of making way for modern developments.
‘Going to Hong Kong before everyone’: China music fans raring to see shows such as Blackpink concert, upon border reopening
Music fans in mainland China are raring to visit Hong Kong for concerts and festivals upon the reopening of the border, with some willing to pay sky-high prices for tickets after being deprived of ...
What the rise of several core business districts means for Hong Kong
Different industries will dominate districts, creating sector-led hubs. Colliers recently released a report which takes a detailed review of Hong Kong’s core business districts (CBDs) from an occupier ...
What the return of Chinese tourists means for the global economy
In the years before Covid, China was the world's most important source of international travelers. Its 155 million tourists spent more than a quarter of a trillion dollars beyond its borders in 2019.
Is Hong Kong’s ‘2-dish-rice’ phenomenon a dark sign that the city is returning to widespread poverty?
In this case, there can be no doubt that Hong Kong people love the affordable two- and three-dish-rice boxes they have been filling their stomachs with over the past three years of the Covid-19 ...
Factbox-China to Reopen Borders, Including With Hong Kong, After 3 Years
China will reopen its borders on Sunday, including with its special administrative region of Hong Kong, after nearly three years of COVID-19 closures and restrictions. Here is what you need to know: ...
Hong Kong business bodies start to plan mainland China trips as border authorities brace for Sunday reopening
Chamber of commerce chief predicts 'sharp rebound' in economy in 2023 after border reopening announced Business leaders warn of potential problems; highlight complex visa application process for ...
China to reopen all borders, including with Hong Kong, after 3 years
Passengers entering China will no longer have to quarantine or take a COVID test on arrival. However, they must have a negative result from a PCR test taken within 48 hours of departing for China.
How Hong Kong can – and should – raise its game to restore status as a major global financial centre
Business leaders at the city’s non-profit think tank, Better Hong Kong Foundation, say there are plenty of reasons for optimism ...
Hong Kong-China Border Reopening No Quick Fix for Ailing City
After three long years, checkpoints at the border separating Hong Kong from mainland China are set to reopen from Sunday in a move that’s seen as having a muted impact on the city initially.
Covid: Hong Kong to lift year-long ban on hamster imports
Hong Kong is set to lift its year-long ban on the import of hamsters later this month as it unwinds some of the world's toughest Covid restrictions. The city's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation ...