Industry leader says fitness sector has lost at least HK$1 billion since temporary closure of centres in early January Fitness trainers struggling to find part-time work to earn income as union chief ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Clear roadmap needed for Hong Kong’s revival as COVID sweeps through city -experts
In just under two months, Hong Kong went from being one of the best places in the world at controlling COVID-19 to one of the worst. Deaths have skyrocketed, the health system is swamped, morgues ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong running out of coffins amid surge in coronavirus deaths
Hong Kong will run out of coffins within days as it struggles to keep up with demands following a surge in coronavirus deaths. The city will use up its remaining 300 coffins in the next two to three ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Pacific’s new Boeing 777-9 first, business class in development
The Boeing 777-9 jets are still several years away, but Cathay’s next-gen suites and seats are already taking shape. ( read original story ...)
IWD special: LKF Group sales and marketing director Sylvia Lee
Marketing Interactive is Asia's leading source of advertising, marketing & media news. News coverage includes Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, reaching out to all marketing & advertising related ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: international gym chain Fitness First shuts down all Hong Kong branches amid ‘prolonged challenges’ during pandemic
Closures of the eight centres on Wednesday are the first in the fitness industry since the government in January ordered all gyms to shut. ( read original story ...)
Cheekwood names new board officers and trustees
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens has announced new officers and trustees to its board. Trustees serve a 3-year term, with the opportunity to serve two consecutive terms. • Barry Stowe, chair, a business ... ( read original story ...)
Wed. 9:48 a.m.: Pandemic postcard: COVID outbreak leaves Hong Kong in limbo
As a COVID-19 outbreak overwhelms Hong Kong, it’s hard for its 7.4 million residents to know what’s next. Uncertainty is the only certainty as store shelves are stripped of goods, mainland Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens: rugby chiefs ‘thrilled’ to put on event in November, as government plans to host 100 business leaders
Tournament postponed five times during pandemic, but Finance Secretary says it will take place in November as part of plan to revive city’s reputation as international business hub. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Adrian Cheng Backs Web3 Future With More Investments In Crypto And Blockchain Firms
Adrian Cheng, CEO of Hong Kong real estate giant New World Development, has added crypto custody provider Hex Trust and blockchain infrastructure developer ConsenSys to his investment portfolio, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s assured future beyond 2047 a fillip for everybody
In the Year of the Tiger, Hong Kong marks the 25th anniversary of its reunification with the motherland. It is also the halfway point in China's "one country, two systems" governing policy, and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Lam says no plans to further tighten COVID rules
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Wednesday that there were no plans to further tighten COVID-19 rules in the global financial hubs, with measures in place already the strictest since the pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Chiang Chen, Hong Kong industrialist and philanthropist who changed the world of plastic mouldings, dies at 98
The founder of Chen Hsong Holdings rose to wealth and fame with a plastic blow-moulding machine that could handle two colours, and later became known for his charitable giving. ( read original story ...)
Will VC investment into Chinese startups slow as the country’s tech stocks shatter?
It does seem that the expected correction in investment into Chinese startups is here. It's just a few quarters late. ( read original story ...)