Tencent, New World Development and Ping An Insurance are among 14 companies that said on Monday they will explore issuing yuan-denominated shares under a government plan to allow trading in such ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is opening up to tourism — but is it too late?
The city hopes the move will revive its status as an international business and travel hub, but the locals said the change may be too late. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong hoping end of quarantine, US$1.3 million cash subsidy will bring fintech start-ups back to city, Cyberport executive says
The relaxation of tough Covid-19 restrictions and a government cash subsidy programme will attract fintech start-up founders back to Hong Kong, according to a senior executive at Cyberport, the city’s ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: departed companies not looking back, Hong Kong’s largest business chamber warns, urging lower threshold for talent scheme
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce CEO George Leung says even if travel curbs fully eased, results and recovery will only come in first quarter of next year. ( read original story ...)
Waiting for Beijing: travellers keen to visit Hong Kong, but cost of returning across border puts off mainland Chinese
The Guangzhou-born mother of three said she loved Hong Kong, as it was where she gave birth to her children. The family emigrated to the US, and now live in San Jose. Chen said she had hoped to see ... ( read original story ...)
Residents flock to restaurants and malls in Hong Kong as government hands out latest tranche of consumption vouchers
Ray Chui, chairman of catering group the Institute of Dining Art, says industry enjoying a more than 10 per cent bump in business. ( read original story ...)
‘I was a difficult kid’: how a Hong Kong plant-based food movement leader overcame ADHD, dyslexia on his path to success
Christian Mongendre, owner of Treehouse and partner in the Mana! restaurants, overcame ADHD and dyslexia, found himself as a chef and played a leading role in Hong Kong’s plant-based food movement. ( read original story ...)
No ‘golden week’ shine for Hong Kong again despite eased Covid curbs, as mainland Chinese visitors stay away
Hong Kong has eased coronavirus restrictions for travellers, but faces another muted “golden week” holiday as Beijing’s ongoing stringent curbs keep mainland Chinese visitors away. The first week of ... ( read original story ...)
Boardroom coup
"Making gender diversity mandatory in the boardroom is a very good improvement because it prompts both listed and nonlisted companies to review their boards' composition and change the status quo," ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong attempts to reconnect with the world by relaxing COVID-19 travel restrictions
In an attempt to reconnect with the rest of the world, Hong Kong is relaxing its pandemic travel restrictions. Starting September 26, 2022, incoming travelers will no longer be required to undergo ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legal sector must seize on unique strengths of ‘one country, two systems’ to seek more business in mainland China: justice minister
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam tells legal forum 'to make good use of Hong Kong's unique status under one country, two systems' Minister adds new law allowing local courts to enforce civil and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong confirms November banking summit after ending quarantine
Hong Kong confirmed Thursday it will host an international banking summit in early November, days after it lifted mandatory quarantine rules for arrivals that have battered the city's reputation as a ... ( read original story ...)
Onewo Inc. Makes Weak Hong Kong Debut
By P.R. Venkat Shares of Onewo Inc. opened lower on debut in Hong Kong, failing to give an initial pop, as investor sentiment remained cautious in ... ( read original story ...)
Los Angeles-Hong Kong business class fare reaches $13,000 after quarantine requirements dropped
Plane ticket prices to and from Hong Kong recently underwent a massive surge after the city announced it would finally ease its COVID-19 protocols for arriving tourists and returning residents. For ... ( read original story ...)