Activists are calling for a boycott of Disney’s live-action "Mulan" remake, citing a social media post from the lead actress in support of Hong Kong police. Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tycoons, Banks Claimed Millions in Virus Subsidies
Hong Kong’s property tycoons and global firms ... “The Employment Support Scheme has enabled us to ensure that our staff across the business, including professional, business support and ... ( read original story ...)
With Shenzhen poised in the wings, is Hong Kong’s time in the sun over after protests, Covid-19 and US-China row?
Hong Kong’s premier position has weakened in the past year as it was rocked by months-long civil unrest and hit by economic recession amid pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market May Take Further Damage On Monday
The Hong Kong stock market has closed lower in three straight sessions, sinking almost 500 points or 2 percent along the way. The ... ( read original story ...)
The US may be curtailing Hong Kong’s autonomy more than China
Hong Kong’s unique character has been damaged by Washington’s policy change and imposition of sanctions. This will only lead Hong Kong to turn more to the Greater Bay Area for its economic survival. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong restaurant’s Covid-19 guide a hit in various sectors around the world
What started out as scribbles on napkins have turned into a handy guide on how to run a restaurant in a pandemic that is now referred to by varied sectors around the world .. Read more at straitstimes ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, residents self-censor to steer clear of China’s crackdown
United Nations human rights officials are blasting the national security law China imposed two months ago on Hong Kong. Beijing says the crackdown was necessary to bring stability to the ... ( read original story ...)
Is Hong Kong’s mass Covid-19 testing scheme worth the trouble? Debate rages as officials extend the voluntary programme by four days
Officials brush aside criticism of free screening programme, insisting it is helping identify city’s invisible coronavirus carriers. ( read original story ...)
Yum China to Sell Hong Kong Shares at a 6% Discount to U.S. Price
The fast-food purveyor is part of a trend of Hong Kong stock offerings, with potentially the largest stock sale in history waiting in the wings. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s exit from recession is in the market, space, jobs and labour force of the Greater Bay Area, financial secretary says
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) of southern China can provide Hong Kong with the potential market and the growth driver for taking the city’s economy out of its worst recession in decades, and a grant by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong third wave: massage parlours and gyms finally reopen but where are all the customers?
The Sauna & Spa massage parlour in Tsim Sha Tsui has spent tens of thousands of dollars on protective gear, but bookings down by half. For Ray Or’s Muay Thai gym in Mong Kok, coaches can only teach a ... ( read original story ...)
Yum China Guides Hong Kong Listing Price at HK$412 Each
Yum China Holdings Inc. is telling prospective investors it plans to price its second listing in Hong Kong at HK$412 per share, putting it on course to raise HK$17.3 billion ($2.2 billion), according ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s days of ‘cash is king’ may be in peril as fears of Covid-19 infection boost digital payments
The outbreak has made people worry about touching coins and notes, which appears to have accelerated a shift towards digital payments, according to transaction data and Visa’s local boss. ( read original story ...)
China’s Crippling Crackdown on Hong Kong
Sadly, Hong Kong’s protestors were mistaken if they believed that Washington would be prepared and able to intervene in some way that would force Beijing to surrender to their demands or accept their ... ( read original story ...)