Industry groups have warned that further tightening of Covid rules could impact Hong Kong’s status as a global business hub. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to tighten COVID-19 rules, seeks to open to China
Hong Kong will tighten COVID-19 restrictions despite its lack of outbreaks to align with China’s policies and increase chances of quarantine-free travel between the territory and mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to further tighten Covid travel restrictions
Hong Kong will tighten coronavirus travel restrictions to bring it more into line with the Chinese mainland, its leader said Tuesday, as the city extended its streak of more than two months without a ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sweet, sour, bitter and spicy flavours’ – why life in Hong Kong legislature is like a pair of chopsticks for its president
Legco president Andrew Leung recalls incidents over eventful five years during address at end-of-term dinner for Legislative Council members and other guests. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Fintech Week 2021 to Lead Scaling up for Fintech Future
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced details of Hong Kong Fintech Week 2021, themed “Scaling Fintech Future Together”, which will be held in hybrid form, comprising both physical and virtual formats, ... ( read original story ...)
Technology has made school exams unnecessary, former Hong Kong finance chief John Tsang says
Hong Kong’s education system is outdated and the government needs to change it, former financial secretary John Tsang says. ( read original story ...)
How Beijing’s top agency in Hong Kong plans to build national identity in city with top architects’ help
Beijing's top office in Hong Kong launched another community outreach drive on Monday by inviting renowned architects and engineers from mainland China to share their expertise with local students, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market Draws Solid Lead For Tuesday’s Trade
(RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market has finished higher in back-to-back trading ... The lead from Wall Street is positive as the major averages shook off a soft start on Monday, climbing quickly ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Is Determined to Lock Out the World
Hong Kong is intent on keeping its 7.5 million residents in and blocking almost everyone else out. In doing so, it’s moving further away from a Covid-19 exit strategy. As most of the world opens up, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s ‘Captain America’ faces seven years in jail for shouting ‘revolutionary’ slogans
Ma Chun-man, whose alleged offences were not violent and involved simple political speech, convicted under sweeping law to snuff out dissent ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s zero-Covid policy undermining financial hub status, says industry group
A financial industry group warned today that Hong Kong’s zero-Covid policy and strict quarantine requirements for international travellers threatens to undermine the city’s status as a financial hub. ( read original story ...)
Covid isolation hurting Hong Kong’s reputation: industry group
Hong Kong's decision to pursue a zero-Covid strategy and maintain some of the world's strictest quarantine measures is hammering the city's business reputation, the top lobby group for financial firms ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 pandemic spurs youth in South-east Asia to chase start-up dreams
A new generation of young professionals, defined by the realities of a global pandemic, are eschewing work at established corporations and jumping into start-ups.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Superloop sells Hong Kong operations and select Singapore assets to Columbia Capital and DigitalBridge
At 30% premium to carrying value, the sale accelerates monetisation of Superloop’s Asia Pacific assets, provides flexibility for Superloop to continue investing in growth. Superloop has entered into a ... ( read original story ...)