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 ...)
‘Already Punished’: Acquitted Hong Kong Protest Couple Rebuild
Henry Tong and Elaine To were preparing to spend their first wedding anniversary in separate prison cells -- until their acquittal for rioting during Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests. There were ... ( read original story ...)
A lawyer who helps ultrawealthy families get secondary citizenships says business is booming in 2020 — and not just because of the coronavirus
Wealthy Americans are already looking to the election and are prepared to "vote with their feet" if taxes go up. ( read original story ...)
Asian Stocks Set for Muted Start; Gold Steadies: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks looked set to for a muted start to trading Tuesday after their U.S. counterparts closed higher on speculation the Federal Reserve will reinforce its dovish message. Gold steadied at a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tension May Hasten Daiwa’s Plans to Shift to Mainland
Daiwa Securities Group Inc. may accelerate plans to scale back its presence in Hong Kong if the tension in the Chinese territory worsens significantly, according to the Japanese brokerage’s deputy ... ( read original story ...)
New Tech Index Tracks the Likes of Alibaba, Tencent in Hong Kong
The Hang Seng Tech Index monitors the performance of the 30-largest tech companies listed in Hong Kong. Hong Kong as a stock market has always had very traditional bent, dominated by banks and ... ( read original story ...)
Toyko, Sydney Aim to Lure Edgy Hong Kong 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 t ... ( read original story ...)