Most people in Hong Kong will have heard about Sir Robert Ho Tung, once the territory’s richest person – but how much do they know about the man? Biographer May Holdsworth has dug up some fascinating ... ( read original story ...)
An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2022
An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2022, from Dezan Shira & Associates, introduces the fundamentals of investing in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
‘They haven’t gone away’: Hong Kong’s pro-democracy ‘yellow economy’ has paled, but support for it remains
When Camille calls in sick from her nine-to-five office job, she heads for Hong Kong’s wet markets and grocery stores to follow her true vocation – telling the stories of small restaurant owners and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s status undermined by COVID-19 curbs, leader says
Hong Kong's status as an international hub has been "undermined" by strict coronavirus border controls, outgoing leader Carrie Lam admitted on Friday (Jun 10), just a day after saying she would not ... ( read original story ...)
The 10 best bars in Hong Kong: from Argo and The Aubrey to 001
COA showed that Hong Kong was indeed ready for tequila and mescal while Rosewood Hong Kong’s DarkSide’s allure regularly draws crowds away from Hong Kong Island ... ( read original story ...)
Joe O’Reilly sells Dublin 8 offices to Hong Kong firm for €13.5m
An investment team led by Joe O’Reilly of Chartered Land has sold Adelaide Chambers, a redeveloped office building which formerly accommodated the Adelaide hospital in Dublin, for €13.5m. ( read original story ...)
From China to India, Asia braces for EU plan to kill fast fashion
Under the EU rules, he hopes the high-volume business of fast fashion will give way to a production model that keeps resources circulating through reuse. "You can make something [of] beauty from ... ( read original story ...)
An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2022 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2022, from Dezan Shira & Associates, introduces the fundamentals of investing in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
What is the MPF offsetting mechanism and why are workers happy the Hong Kong government is set to finally scrap it?
After decades of criticism, the government is finally axing the mechanism, which means more money going to employees, while bosses will initially be supported by subsidies. ( read original story ...)
Decide on controversial proposal to raise government employees’ pay before current term ends, Hong Kong’s civil service groups urge outgoing administration
City's de facto cabinet unexpectedly delays discussion on annual pay adjustment; meeting with civil service groups also abruptly called off Some speculate the current government may want incoming ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tops the list of World’s 20 most expensive cities for expats
Higher prices and a stronger currency over the past year kept the Asian city at the top of the tree, according to ECA International ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese movie industry screens business tragedy
Theatregoers are demanding a rewrite of China’s cinema script. Lockdowns pushed movie ticket sales to a 10-year low during the recent Dragon Boat Festival holiday weekend. While the country overtook ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong proptech start-up Butler expands beyond concierge services, signs up Swire, New World and Sun Hung Kai, eyes Singapore
The company, founded in 2018 to provide services such as cleaning and closet organising, now aims to revolutionise antiquated property-management practices Butler has signed contracts with Swire ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Pacific given access to HK$7.8 billion loan from Hong Kong government for another year
Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways on Tuesday said it would be able to access a HK$7.8 billion (US$1 billion) loan facility in the next 12 months after the government extended the ... ( read original story ...)