Courtesy of HKTDC Hong Kong companies attending the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) are eyeing a new role in the country's dual circulation strategy and seeking a buffer zone from the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Chief Warns Trump, Biden about U.S. Business Interests after Election
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam warned presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden to "comprehensively evaluate" the next U.S. administration's relationship with the Chinese territory and ... ( read original story ...)
China Envisions a New Hong Kong, Firmly Under Its Control
Hainan officials hope low taxes will attract new types of business. For example, hospitals and cosmetic surgery offices could use Hainan to lure well-heeled patients who might seek residency while ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble could begin in November, Hong Kong finance secretary says
we're working very hard with the mainland authorities to try to revive the traveling between Hong Kong and mainland because, business wise, this is very important to speed up the recovery of our ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus has left Hong Kong’s economy looking critically ill
The business pillars of Hong Kong’s identity are fast shedding assets and staff as revenues collapse. Before it is too late, the SAR needs to be set mask free ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Financial Services Secretary explains city’s role in fintech development
Fintech development requires a growing ecosystem and that can be achieved through money, talent and regulation, says Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
China’s blue-chip stocks firm on strong factory data; Hong Kong up
China’s blue-chip stocks started the month on a firm note on Monday, with consumer stocks leading gains, as a private survey showing strong factory activity in China underscored its swift economic ... ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan takes 71% in China securities business
JPMorgan will own 71% of its Chinese securities joint venture after completing the transaction to buy a 20% stake from one of its local partners, according to an exchange filing on Monday. The deal, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fintech startup Statrys nets $5m in angel round
Statrys, a Hong Kong-based digital payment services platform, announced that it has raised US$5 million in a funding round from an angel investor. Founded in 2018, Statrys provides payment solutions ... ( read original story ...)
CommsChoice expands Microsoft Teams Direct Routing to Hong Kong
Leading cloud communications provider, ASX listed CommsChoice Group Limited (ASX: CCG), today announced that it has expanded its International Microsoft Teams calling platform (Direct Routing for ... ( read original story ...)
Why Business Associates May Trust You—or Not—Based on Your Looks
New study finds a bias toward people with traditionally trustworthy facial features in business. ( read original story ...)
The great escape: how Chinese illegal immigrants to Hong Kong found a new life – if they could ‘touch base’
The story of Hong Kong’s ‘touch base’ policy, which allowed illegal immigrants from China to stay in the territory if they made it as far as Kowloon, told from both sides. ( read original story ...)
Aide Says Hong Kong Media Tycoon Lai Unaware Of Biden Dossier
A top aide to Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has stepped down after admitting he helped fund a contentious report alleging links between Joe Biden's son and China, but insisted Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Itochu rides digital wave with online bespoke shirts in Hong Kong
Japanese trading house Itochu launched an online bespoke clothing brand last month in Hong Kong with Chinese startup Shenzhen Tozi Technolgy in an effort to digitize its supply chain amid the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)