International airlines are scrambling to add more flights to Hong Kong as the city ends two and a half years of quarantine measures, leading to a surge in demand for travel. ( read original story ...)
Ending Hong Kong’s hotel quarantine is a step forward for tourism sector: AmCham Hong Kong
Joseph Armas of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong says, however, that doing away with Covid-19 tests will attract more tourists and business travelers back to Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Zero-Covid policy dents appeal of Hong Kong MBAs
Hong Kong’s top-ranked business schools risk losing out to regional rivals as companies exit the Chinese territory amid Beijing’s zero-Covid policies and clampdowns on civil freedoms in the city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Can’t End Travel Restrictions Yet, Health Chief Says
Hong Kong can’t remove all travel restrictions at this stage of the Covid pandemic, though there is room to quickly relax local social distancing rules, the city’s health chief said. ( read original story ...)
Proposal for R&D transfers from mainland China to Hong Kong has ‘very high’ chance of success, technology secretary says
Sun Dong says data access proposal is part of strategy to transform city into global hub for innovation and technology Technology secretary says chief executive also planning 'ambitious and new' plans ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Businesses Push For Full Reopening to Revive City
Hong Kong’s dismantling of hotel quarantine for arrivals is being met by calls for the city to remove remaining travel restrictions to help bolster its fortunes as an international financial hub.Most ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong IPOs suffer from business downturn and China tension
September, the total IPO deal value in Hong Kong stood at only $7.77 billion, the lowest since 2013. That volume is expected to be boosted by Thursday's IPO from Leapmotor, which is likely to be the ... ( read original story ...)
China EV maker Leapmotor set to raise $800 million in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology is set to raise $800 million by pricing its shares at HK$48 ($6.12) each in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), said two ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers urge Hong Kong government to expand criteria allowing overseas talent to pursue short-term work in city
Legislators urge government to authorise more host organisations to invite talent and grant foreign professionals longer stay in city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong man arrested for sedition after paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth
The man performed "Glory to Hong Kong," the anthem of pro-democracy protests that permeated Hong Kong in 2019. REUTERS A man who paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with a song on the harmonica ... ( read original story ...)
Funds flock to Southeast Asian startups as China loses sheen
A man passes the city skyline during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore9, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su ... ( read original story ...)
End to Hong Kong Covid hotel quarantine and just 3 days of medical surveillance not enough to boost the economy, business leaders warn
International business groups, industry leaders warn new '0+3' coronavirus restriction will not be enough to lift economy Business leaders say people will be put off if they cannot visit restaurants, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to scrap COVID-19 hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals from Sep 26
Travellers will be subject to PCR tests on arrival and will be unable to visit restaurants and bars for the first three days after entering Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Trudeau to name career diplomat Jennifer May as Canada’s first female ambassador to China
Career diplomat Jennifer May has trade experience and a strong perspective on China’s role in the Indo-Pacific region after serving in Hong Kong and Thailand ... ( read original story ...)