Expensive airfares, limited flight options and strict quarantine rules are deterring visitors from heading to Hong Kong, despite officials announcing foreigners can travel to the city for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry may launch its final journey after 142 years in service
After 142 years of service, Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry may sail its last trip between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island — unless it gets help from big-bucks ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to start application for employment support scheme this week
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced on Monday that the application for the 2022 Employment Support Scheme (ESS) will start on Friday. Law Chi-kwong, secretary for ... ( read original story ...)
Global Sourcing Platform BuyHive Eyes Strong Growth in the US and Europe
Hong Kong-based B2B tech-enabled global sourcing platform BuyHive today announced the launch of its local operations in the US and UK markets. The company said it is looking to support a rapidly ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong press club scraps rights awards over ‘red line’ fears
Hong Kong's foreign press club scrapped its annual human rights awards on Monday citing fears it could be prosecuted for crossing "new red lines" as ... ( read original story ...)
Two-thirds of senior executives in Hong Kong, mainland China expect pay rise due to talent shortage, KPMG survey shows
The number of senior executives expecting a pay rise increased by 53 per cent from last year, KPMG report says "Vast sums" are on offer to poach employees from competitors, leading to substantial ... ( read original story ...)
Stock markets and oil slide as China lockdown fears rattle markets – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news ... ( read original story ...)
Babel Finance Names Yang Song Head of Treasury as Crypto Lending Business Grows
three years in Commerzbank’s Frankfurt HQ managing EUR – the biggest risk and exposure for the bank – and most recently five years at the bank’s Hong Kong branch building up its CNH (offshore RMB) and ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks sink in Hong Kong, mainland China as Covid spreads to Beijing with district lockdown adding to cracks in economy
Stocks sink in Hong Kong and mainland China as Covid-19 outbreak hits some areas in Beijing, prompting lockdown and mass testing order. ( read original story ...)
Business leader calls for easing of more travel curbs
The president of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association, Allen Shi, on Monday urged the government to further ease travel curbs for people arriving ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong digital insurer OneDegree marks second year
OneDegree Hong Kong has marked its second anniversary with strong growth and an expanding portfolio of digital insurance products. According to the online insurance provider, its total sum insured as ... ( read original story ...)
Use of ‘green’ office leases to catch on in Hong Kong, as sustainability becomes increasingly important, Deloitte says
Hong Kong office tenants and landlords are expected to catch up with the global trend of signing “green” leases despite a dearth of such deals so far in the city, according to professional services ... ( read original story ...)
Will Hong Kong join Singapore, Malaysia in ditching foreign judges after British law lords’ exit?
One analyst said it was a question of ‘when, rather than whether’ Hong Kong follows sister city Singapore and other former British colonies in removing foreign influence from its judiciary. ( read original story ...)
Golden Sixty can defy Spangle to become Hong Kong’s highest earner
ALL EYES will be on one horse, GOLDEN SIXTY, when he canters down to the start of the FWD Champions Mile (9.05am). The six-year-old will be seeking to reserve his place in the history books by ... ( read original story ...)