A superyacht connected to Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov has anchored in Hong Kong this week amid moves by Western governments to seize yachts connected to sanctioned Russian businessmen. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Plans to Fly in 500,000 Tourists for Free
Two years after imposing restrictions that limited arrivals exclusively to residents, Hong Kong finally announced an easing at the end of September. Within hours of the announcement, the Cathay ... ( read original story ...)
‘Business travellers to be targeted in Hong Kong’s airline ticket giveaway’
Business travellers are expected to be among the groups targeted in Hong Kong’s plan to give away 500,000 airline tickets to lure tourists, industry leaders have said, while urging authorities to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong gov’t urged to help ice factory, businesses and residents hit by housing plan
Self-proclaimed non-establishment party Third Side has urged the Hong Kong government to help rehouse businesses and villagers who will be displaced by a proposed public housing development in Tuen ... ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: BitMEX Shift From Hong Kong Reflects the Toll of Stringent Covid Policies; Bitcoin Trades Sideways Amid Energy, Employment Concerns
The crypto exchange leased out a full floor of the prestigious Cheung Kong Center in 2018 but now relies increasingly on remote work. BitMEX’s largest office is now in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to give away 500,000 airline tickets next year as part of global campaign to revive tourism
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu is already under pressure from business groups and industry leaders to provide a road map outlining Hong Kong’s return to normality, including the lifting of all entry ... ( read original story ...)
China’s space recruitment drive: One small step for Hong Kong, one giant leap for the economy?
That China's space programme will launch a recruitment drive in Hong Kong can inspire society, including its academic, business and technology elites, to prioritise STEM education With government ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares soar 5%, leading Asian market gains
The Hang Seng in Hong Kong rose 5.3% to 17,988.86, catching up with gains elsewhere as markets reopened following a holiday Tuesday. Markets in mainland China remained closed for a holiday. Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ice factory supplying 30% of local catering businesses fears closure due to public housing development plan
An ice factory that supplies ice to 30 per cent of Hong Kong food and beverage businesses faces an uncertain future as it has to make way for public housing development plans. Hang Chan, the executive ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market Overdue For Support On Wednesday
(RTTNews) - Ahead of Tuesday's holiday for National Day, the Hong Kong stock market had turned lower again - one session after snapping the two-day slide in which it had stumbled almost 700 points ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Kerry Logistics aims to ‘improve standards’ at homes for elderly with soon-to-be-launched food and medical supplies platform
Kerry Logistics plans to roll out the 'centralised platform' within the year, executive says Firm already operates Kerry Pharma, which provides logistics services to healthcare clients, and Kerry ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent, HKEX, New World, Ping An among first firms to explore Hong Kong issue of yuan shares under new scheme
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 ...)