In its Economic Freedom of the World 2022 Annual Report, the institute said that Hong Kong continued to rank top in "Freedom to Trade Internationally" and "Regulation". ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong can only fully reopen borders if city’s Covid-19 vaccination rate improves: Paul Chan
'It has been extremely challenging to strike a balance between curbing the pandemic and facilitating travel, while preserving the economy', Chan says Finance chief's remarks came as the city ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong still uses bamboo scaffolding in construction
Everything you need to know about a material that is flexible, strong and cheaper than steel and aluminium Bamboo scaffolding doesn't require sophisticated machinery or complex tools to erect, just ... ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong sawmill’s last days
From the brine-soaked docks of a ferry pier to the red-painted pillars of a Buddhist temple, many an ageing wooden structure in Hong Kong has found new purpose in the hands of Wong Hung-kuen. ( read original story ...)
Lights out for Hong Kong’s neon signs? Tradition losing shine as businesses struggle to meet rules
Owner of 79-year-old Tai Tung Bakery in Yuen Long hopes to persuade authorities to let neon sign stay Brightly-lit signs a powerful symbol of the city, say enthusiasts keen to save, repurpose them ... ( read original story ...)
From AI to cooling paint: how smart tech helps Hong Kong buildings cut the cost of staying green
Buildings account for about 90 per cent of electricity consumption in a city famed for its densely packed skyscrapers - technology is helping to cut the environmental impact. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government scraps quarantine rules for air crew
Under Hong Kong's new arrangements, locally based air crew can return home after obtaining a negative COVID-19 test result conducted at the airport ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tourists in Thailand may be able to use Faster Payment Service for mobile payments in shops, restaurants
The two central banks are working on a project to allow people to use the Faster Payment Service in Thailand to make payments to shops and restaurants, according to the HKMA’s deputy chief executive. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong metaverse startup Animoca raises $110m amid crypto winter
Animoca is best known for The Sandbox, a game that allows users to buy plots of digital land and decorate them using non-fungible tokens, a type of digital asset traded on the blockchain. Its latest ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Hongkong Land CEO Steers Century-Old Property Firm To Biggest-Ever Bets On Mainland China
The mainland’s property crisis hasn’t deterred Robert Wong. The chief of the 133-year-old business says now is the time to be brave. ( read original story ...)
Hunter Biden said he would be ‘happy’ to introduce business partner to top Chinese official: emails
The request came from James “Jimmy” Bulger — namesake nephew of the late Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger and a former partner with Hunter Biden. ( read original story ...)
HKSAR gov’t welcomes Hong Kong ranked as world’s freest economy
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday welcomed that Canada's Fraser Institute once again ranked Hong Kong as the world's freest economy in the Economic Freedom of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to extend COVID vaccine pass scheme to 5-year-olds
Hong Kong will include children aged five and above in its COVID-19 vaccine pass scheme from the end of September, the government said on Thursday, as authorities try to boost inoculation levels there ... ( read original story ...)
Battery Maker CALB Wins Nod for $2 Billion Hong Kong IPO
CALB Co., a Chinese battery supplier for electric vehicle makers, has received approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)