Two hard truths emerge from meetings over political shake-up: a new power centre is in the making and it will have a tough sidekick. ( read original story ...)
IPO Mania Fizzles in Hong Kong as Mega First-Day Pops Fade
The increasingly muted performances during debuts by Hong Kong-listed companies is part ... 3% discount to its U.S.-traded shares, will start trading March 23. Investor demand for its offering ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to reach new heights with full support of central authorities: HKSAR chief executive
Noting that the 14th Five-Year Plan reaffirms support for Hong Kong to enhance its status as an international financial center and strengthen its role as a global offshore Renminbi business hub, an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong hotel owners pin hopes on vaccines, travel pass to revive beleaguered industry
Vaccination is a ‘major new hope’ for the hotel industry, but it will have to be accompanied by protocol to enable travel to restart, says Peninsula owner. ( read original story ...)
Changes in works for fresh start
And with more far-reaching changes on the horizon, Hong Kong is on track for a fresh start to regain its charm and glamour, he said in an exclusive interview. The decision adopted by the National ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong election reforms: overhaul could damage perception of city’s political system and cause public backlash, warns top government adviser
Beijing's election overhaul for Hong Kong was meant to ensure stability but a reduction of popularly elected seats in the legislature could cause a backlash on public opinion and international ... ( read original story ...)
A unicorn logistics startup is expanding to the U.S. And for now, its center of operations is DFW
While Hong Kong-based unicorn Lalamove has been steadily growing its business across hundreds of cities, it didn’t have any presence in the U.S. – until recently. Towards the end of last year, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s international business community raises concerns over coronavirus control measures in meeting with officials
Hong Kong’s international business community has expressed its increasing unhappiness about the government’s prevention measures, pressing for clarity on quarantine guidelines and a road map for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong electoral reform: lawmakers to start discussing coming shake-up even before full details of Beijing plan revealed
Hong Kong lawmakers will start discussing Beijing's coming overhaul of the city's electoral system even before China's top legislative body unveils the final details of its plan. The Legislative ... ( read original story ...)
5 Business Storytelling Insights From Around The Globe
What are business storytelling's foundations in different countries? What has the awakening to business storytelling looked like? And what benefits have business storytellers seen in their contexts? ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: tourism lawmaker urges Hong Kong officials to capitalise on vaccinations and negotiate return of international travel
Yiu Si-wing wants the government to set up talks with other administrations on implementing quarantine-free travel agreements. ( read original story ...)
Shenzhen Plans to Be a Duty Free Retail Hub
But some experts argue the Hong Kong can also be benefit from the Greater Bay Area plan. According to McKinsey’s China Consumer Survey 2020, mainlanders still favour Hong Kong as a travel and shopping ... ( read original story ...)
China’s crackdown on Jack Ma has come to Hong Kong’s paper of record
Staff worry the publication will be sold to a Chinese state-owned entity, giving Beijing direct control of the outlet. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Richest Person Sees Profit Drop Amid Pandemic Woes
Li Ka-shing’s flagship firms reported that their annual profits were dragged down last year due to the “unprecedented challenges” of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)