We were basically studying why The Ocean Cleanup failed,” says Sidhant Gupta, reflecting on his final year as an engineering student at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). “And it seemed like a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong posts largest retail sales slump on record in 2020
Hong Kong posted its worst-ever retail sales slump last year as the COVID-19 pandemic battered tourism and consumption in the Asian financial hub, and the government warns it could take some time to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s minimum wage to remain unchanged at HK$37.50 an hour
It is the first time since the index’s 2011 introduction that the hourly minimum rate of pay stays at same level. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coup’s impact on Hong Kong economy limited, business groups say
The future of Hong Kong investments in Myanmar was uncertain following a military coup on Monday, but its impact on the city’s economy would be limited, business groups and industry watchers have said ... ( read original story ...)
The fearless Hong Kong that made me an overnight popstar? That city has vanished
It’s hard to believe just how quickly the vibrant city has changed since I first arrived in 2013 to perform a song at a protest. A blanket of fear covers it now ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands flee Hong Kong for U.K., fearing China crackdown
But many others say China’s encroachment on their way of life and civil liberties has become unbearable and they want to seek a better future abroad. ( read original story ...)
Thousands flee Hong Kong for UK, fearing China crackdown | Raleigh News & Observer
Thousands of people from Hong Kong are fleeing their hometown since Beijing imposed a draconian national security law on the territory last summer. ( read original story ...)
Companies Consider Excluding Hong Kong From Legal Contracts: FT
International companies operating in Asia are considering leaving Hong Kong out of legal contracts amid concerns about China’s growing control, the Financial Times reported, citing people it didn’t ... ( read original story ...)
China won’t recognize U.K.’s Hong Kong travel document
China said Friday it will no longer recognize the British National Overseas passport as a valid travel document or form of identification amid a bitter feud with London over a plan to allow millions ... ( read original story ...)
Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung and Chow Yun-fat were kings and queen when Hong Kong TV dramas ruled. We need to rediscover their magic
Before smartphones, Hong Kong families used to gather to watch TV together, and stars such as Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung and Chow Yun-fat emerged in TV dramas like The Bund and Police Cadet. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Business hails top-of-the-line companies at the High Flyers Awards 2020
Despite social distancing restrictions and lockdowns, Hong Kong Business' High Flyers Awards didn't fail to honour and laud companies that went above and beyond. For the 2020 edition of the High ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines Continues to Look at Cost-Saving Initiatives
Chris Birt, director for service delivery at Hong Kong Airlines Ltd., discusses how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the private airline and its strategy. In December the carrier said it is ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Hong Kong’s economy geared for rebound after slipping 6.1 pct in 2020
After registering a steep decline last year, Hong Kong is geared for a marked economic recovery in 2021, backed by the steady development of the mainland, which just became the only major economy to ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Video App Kuaishou Raises $5.4 Billion in Hong Kong IPO
Kuaishou Technology, the operator of China’s most popular video service after ByteDance Ltd.’s Douyin, raised HK$42 billion ($5.4 billion) after pricing its Hong Kong initial public offering at the ... ( read original story ...)