Our Hong Kong Foundation says officials should consider options for funding Lantau Tomorrow Vision after city’s cash reserves were battered by coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong IPO Boom Set to Continue, Led by Technology Companies
Hong Kong’s boom in initial public offerings is set to be prolonged as companies given a boost by the pandemic outbreak follow China’s technology giants in selling shares, the bourse’s head of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Demand New Civil Servants’ Allegiance, RTHK Reports
Hong Kong’s Civil Service Bureau will issue a notice demanding all newly hired civil servants affirm their support for the Basic Law and pledge allegiance to the city’s government, Radio Television ... ( read original story ...)
New World Development launches mega Hong Kong project at lower-than-expected prices, as Covid-19, recession weigh on market
Hong Kong property company New World Development will offer the first batch of its The Pavilia Farm project in Sha Tin at lower-than-expected prices, as the city’s third coronavirus wave and its worst ... ( read original story ...)
Dual Flu-Covid Nasal Spray Vaccine to Start Trial in Hong Kong
An experimental dual vaccine for both influenza and the new coronavirus delivered via a nasal spray will enter human studies in Hong Kong next month, a top infectious diseases doctor said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong logistics unicorn Lalamove makes foray into the US
The startup was one of the first in Hong Kong to hit the $1 billion unicorn valuation mark alongside its archrival GoGoVan. Its business is multifold and highly localized, but essentially it works ... ( read original story ...)
Opposition made the right decision to stay in Legco and start political healing in Hong Kong
In deciding to remain in the legislature, the pan-democrats risk accusations of betrayal and voter rejection. But everyone needs to let go of something for the greater interest of Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
The first lab-grown meat for sale could come from this Singapore startup that’s re-creating shrimp
Shiok Meats is among a bevy of companies hoping to win the "edible space race" by making cell-cultured beef, chicken and even bluefin tuna and foie gras. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Woes to Help Japan Woo Financiers, Top Official Says
China’s crackdown on Hong Kong and new limits on overseas workers in Singapore could help Japan raise its profile as a global financial hub, despite its higher taxes, according to Japan’s new vice ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks end four-day winning streak as Trump administration explores new restrictions on Chinese companies, targets Ant Group
Pacific markets amid concerns the Trump administration will ratchet up actions against Chinese companies before the presidential election. ( read original story ...)
China’s Financial Markets Set for Calm Start After 8-Day Break
Chinese financial markets will trade for the first time this month on Friday and for once, investors can look forward to a relaxed start. ( read original story ...)
Will Japan PM Suga’s latest moves help Tokyo take Hong Kong’s finance crown?
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says Japan plans to offer tax and other perks to lure foreign firms and talent to Tokyo. If these become reality, recruitment firms say companies worried about ... ( read original story ...)
Motley Fool to close Hong Kong business due to political uncertainty
Investment news site Motley Fool will shutter its Hong Kong operations due to the uncertain political outlook in the Asian financial hub, according to a post on the company's website earlier this week ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: tourism sector pushes for Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble, though health expert cautions Macau, mainland make more sense
Hong Kong’s beleaguered tourism sector has called on government officials to speed up talks with their Singaporean counterparts about a travel bubble it hopes might jump-start the dying industry.But a ... ( read original story ...)