China Overseas Land and Investment sold 320 flats, or 80 per cent of the first batch of 400 units on offer at the One Victoria project in Kai Tak as of 8:15pm on Saturday, according to real-estate ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s shops segment regains buzz amid improving economy as investors make some big-ticket purchases
Deals for shops could total 1,400 in the second half alone, while prices are likely to rise between 10 and 15 per cent from July to December, according to Centaline. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong primary schools revel in free fencing programmes after Covid-19 year stifles sports development
Kids shouldn’t feel limited because they were born into certain backgrounds,’ says Alliance Primary School teacher-fencer Henry Leung Wai-hang as a citywide fencing programme is rolled out. ( read original story ...)
Should Hong Kong be offering vaccination lottery prizes? Flats, cars and shopping vouchers appeal to people’s pockets, but not to their hearts
From a US$1.4 million flat to Tesla cars, Hong Kong’s vaccination lottery prizes certainly appeal to people’s pockets, but can’t we find more meaningful ways to persuade them to get the jab? ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s struggling food truck operators keen to keep rolling on, say it’s too soon to scrap scheme
Hong Kong’s struggling food truck operators are seeing encouraging signs that business will improve as the coronavirus pandemic eases, but they have also expressed hope the government will not scrap ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong grapples with tough questions over threat of domestic terrorism after officer stabbed
Authorities caught in bind responding to knifing of police officer, experts warn. Calling attack evidence of trend could perpetuate problem, while failing to check support for violence could fuel ... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong elevate and seize upon the billion-dollar esports industry?
The esports business model is closely aligned with that of traditional sports, Sean Hung says, and the future of the industry will likely show a focus on sponsorships, large events and competitions, a ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese electric car start-up Li Auto delivers over 1,000 more cars than Xpeng in June
New York-listed Xpeng is set to hold another stock offering in Hong Kong next week. The EV start-up plans to begin delivering two new models later this year. ( read original story ...)
Tech sell-off sends Hong Kong market to worst week since February after handover anniversary
A sell-off in tech stocks greets Hong Kong traders as the market reopens after a holiday break. Alibaba, Tencent and Meituan slide while new-energy and EV makers slump along. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government departments take advantage of falling rents to lease more office space in Kowloon
The Hong Kong government is taking advantage of the drop in office rents to lease additional space for some of its departments, joining private companies looking to expand amid an improving economy. ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong fashion tech incubator that is looking to make the industry green
Nan Fung’s The Mills Fabrica provides a 12-month incubation programme for start-ups and invests in early stage companies that reduce waste along the fashion industry supply chain. ( read original story ...)
Executive Briefing | The Future of Hong Kong for Australian Business
MEMBER ONLY Join us for an update from the Hon Bernard Charnwut Chan and Elizabeth Ward on the current business landscape in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong restaurant to rebuild following fire
The owner of the Chinese restaurant Hong Kong is demolishing the old building and replacing it with a new one, according to developmental plans submitted for approval to the Kokomo Plan Commission. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong librarian suspended after books by jailed Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai put on recommended reading shelf
Government employee at Shek Tong Tsui Public Library in Sai Wan found responsible for displaying at least 10 titles written by jailed Apple Daily owner. ( read original story ...)