Carrie Lam touts city’s zero-case streak, tough border measures in meeting with lawmakers, but concedes she does not know what is needed for cross-border travel. ( read original story ...)
No place like home: Hong Kong lucky draw winner claims HK$10.8 million flat offered to boost coronavirus vaccination rates
Put up by real estate giants Sino Group and Chinese Estate Holdings, the 449 sq ft Kwun Tong flat was the centrepiece of an unprecedented multimillion-dollar giveaway. ( read original story ...)
Next Food Frontier: Fish Made From Plants, or in a Lab
Sophisticated, plant-based alternatives that mimic seafood are cropping up at restaurants and grocery stores around the world. And “cultivated” seafood, grown in labs from real cells, is on the ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s master plan for Hong Kong and Macau is far more than an economic blueprint. Here’s why
The road maps for the two special administrative regions set out ambitious political goals, as well as economic ones. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks rise for third day as China’s state media adds view to calm investors on regulations
Hong Kong stocks rise for the third day in a row as state-run mainland media adds view on policies to calm investors after months of regulatory crackdown. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines takes first aircraft
Hong Kong start-up Greater Bay Airlines has received its first Boeing 737-800, as it works towards an imminent launch. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Police Arrest Organizers of Annual Tiananmen Square Vigils
Four members of a Hong Kong group that organizes the annual observances of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were arrested Wednesday after refusing to cooperate with a police investigation into its ... ( read original story ...)
Duiba’s Surprising 1H2021 Turnaround Supporting Bank SaaS Operations
But what of Duiba's potential future development? Getting through tough times to turn around poor profitability Founded in May 2014, Duiba is a SaaS user management systems provider and interactive ... ( read original story ...)
Nicole Kidman denies fleeing Hong Kong amid controversy
Reports that Kidman left the Hong Kong set of ‘Expats’ because of a feud with the director is the latest trouble afflicting the production. ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s plans for Hong Kong’s economic expansion in Qianhai: firms welcome move but ask – will local governments do their part?
Firms are calling on officials on both sides to deliver concrete steps, such as streamlining regulations, more funding and even a quick entry permit. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Swiss Investors Say ‘Ecological Blockchain’ Startups Are The Future
Launched by Hong Kong-based Sonic Capital and Tavis Digital in Zurich, Sphere wants to support the emerging ecological blockchain sector. ( read original story ...)
Roasts with the most: five of Hong Kong’s top coffee shops
The gourmet-coffee scene here may be relatively young, but it has already crafted its own distinct, delicious identity – one that is equal parts creativity, local character and cool speciality brews ... ( read original story ...)
‘Right time’ time to be in Hong Kong, but officials, businesses must work together to make most of Greater Bay Area, heavyweights say
One executive says encouraging young people to seize career opportunities across the border is key, while another calls on businesses to consider how they can support the government. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Relaxes China Quarantine Rules
Hong Kong will start allowing visitors from China to skip the strict quarantine process required for most arrivals, marking a significant step toward reopening the border. Hong Kong will allow up to 2 ... ( read original story ...)