European companies are discussing relocating staff from Hong Kong, the region's local chamber of commerce said, as the city commits to a "Covid zero" strategy that almost every country apart from ... ( read original story ...)
FoundersHK, created to strengthen Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem, holds its first demo day
FoundersHK was created to strengthen Hong Kong’s startup community, which has weathered more than two years of political turmoil, along with the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the non-profit, which started ... ( read original story ...)
Over 95% In Hong Kong Want To Try Cell-Based Meat and Seafood: Study
New consumer research finds that more than 95% of residents in Hong Kong are interested in trying cell-based meat and seafood. ( read original story ...)
Proposed Shenzhen link to mega bridge will be a boon for Hong Kong, analysts say
Industry players mostly upbeat on extension to Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, aimed at boosting traffic volumes and connecting city earlier left out of project. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Benchmark Closes Down 2.2%; Hopson Said Buying Evergrande Unit, Alibaba Drops
Hong Kong’s benchmark stock index closed at its lowest level in nearly a year after trading in financially strapped China Evergrande Group was suspended. Technology stocks fell, led by Alibaba Group, ... ( read original story ...)
Infobip Kicks-Off Global Startup Tribe Programme for Asia Pacific
Global communications company Infobip today announced the launch of its Infobip Startup Tribe programme in Hong Kong and the wider Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The accelerator programme, which offers ... ( read original story ...)
Fear shuts Hong Kong’s largest trade union
HKCTU vice-president Leo Tang said members of the group had received threats to their personal safety, without elaborating ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong start-up Geb Impact looks to scale up microalgae cultivation as a sustainable source of protein
Geb Impact, backed by the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund, is conducting pilot production of microalgae with its proprietary technology, with plans to ramp up output to one metric tonne per ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief says city’s exposure to Evergrande ‘very minimal’ -SCMP
Hong Kong's exposure to debt-laden developer China Evergrande Group is "very minimal" at 0.05%, or HK$14 billion ($1.79 billion), of banking assets, South China Morning Post reported on Sunday, citing ... ( read original story ...)
HK’s business environment brighter than ever with country’s support
Hong Kong offers solid foundations for businesses with its robust, inherent strengths underpinned by the unique advantages under "One Country, Two Systems." ... ( read original story ...)
A 19-year-old from India created this startup. Now it plans to raise $1 billion
OYO has confirmed plans to go public, joining a slew of Indian unicorns to hit the country's stock exchange this year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong truly on right track of “one country, two systems”: Carrie Lam
Photo taken on Oct. 1, 2021 shows a reception celebrating the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Hong Kong, south China. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai) Hong Kong is now in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong insurer launches business in Kingdom
Hong Kong-based multinational insurance company FWD Group on September 29 officially launched its insurance business in Cambodia to cash in on the burgeoning demand, as part of the company’s strategy ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong retail sales rise for 7th month, consumption voucher to support sentiment
Hong Kong's retail sales climbed for the seventh straight month in August, helped by a stabilising COVID-19 situation, an improved labour market and economic recovery and thanks to a boost from a ... ( read original story ...)