Two of Hong Kong’s biggest landlords reported lackluster results Thursday, early evidence of how deep the retail pain extends in the city. ( read original story ...)
Don’t Write Hong Kong’s Obituary Just Yet
Hong Kong did not die but has instead thrived as ... the new law but we will know things are not going well when they start leaving or are replaced, both of which appear very unlikely. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong on verge of ‘large-scale’ outbreak, says Carrie Lam
Hong Kong's hospital system could face "collapse" as it grapples with a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, the city's leader Carrie Lam has warned. She said the city was "on the verge of a large-scale ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong economy contracts 9% in latest quarter
Hong Kong’s economy shrank by 9% from a year earlier in the latest quarter, hurt by the coronavirus pandemic and facing more potential damage from the loss of U.S. trade ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Sydney Aim to Lure Edgy HK Financial Firms, but Singapore a Top Draw
High taxes and costs, bloated bureaucracies and cultural differences in some of these Asia-Pacific nations present formidable challenges for the Hong Kong financial institutions to relocate even ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong University sacks veteran democracy activist
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) on Tuesday sacked veteran pro-democracy activist Benny Tai from his tenured position as an associate professor of law, a move he called "the end of academic freedom" ... ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong real-estate tycoon wants to build a new city in Ireland for 50,000 emigrants fleeing China’s crackdown
Nextpolis would house 50,000 emigrants from Hong Kong on a 31.07 square mile site located between Dublin and Belfast. ( read original story ...)
Benny Tai: Hong Kong university fires professor who led protests
The university governing council's decision to dismiss Mr Tai goes against a previous ruling by its senate, which said while Mr Tai had committed misconduct, there were insufficient grounds to dismiss ... ( read original story ...)
Your guide to dining and drinking in Hong Kong during the city’s dine-in ban
Keep up to date with the latest information on the city's F&B operations, takeaway and delivery promotions, and how to support the industry during these challenging times. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong was a pandemic poster child. Now it’s a cautionary tale.
A new coronavirus outbreak and tougher restrictions are drawing scrutiny of quarantine exemptions that experts say have jeopardized earlier progress. ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund Launches JUMPSTARTER 2021 Global Pitch Competition
Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund today kicked off JUMPSTARTER 2021 Global Pitch Competition (JUMPSTARTER 2021), its annual signature startup event, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law: China hits back in extradition row
"Therefore China has decided that the Hong Kong special administrative region will suspend its agreements of surrendering fugitive offenders and of mutual assistance in criminal m ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s new tech index an ‘important development,’ says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley's Jonathan Garner discusses Hong Kong's new "Nasdaq type" index, and how emerging markets are shaping up amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-based EMQ raises $20 million for its cross-border financial settlement tech
Cross-border financial transactions are a major headache for individuals and large companies alike, who often have to deal with long wait times and high fees in order to send money to recipients in ... ( read original story ...)