Civic Party lawmaker Alvin Yeung said the congresspeople have met with the American business sector in Hong Kong to discuss the extradition law reforms which democrats have been opposing. “[The ... ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong follow Israeli footsteps in innovation?
Since the handover in 1997, two Hong Kong chief executives — Tung Chee-hwa and Leung ... nine million could achieve so many technological breakthroughs. Establishing startups has been a trend in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong eyes 15% growth in Indian tourist arrivals in 2019
With air connectivity getting better with Indian cities, Hong Kong hopes to register a growth of around 10-15 per cent in arrivals from India in 2019. “Earlier, air connectivity between Hong Kong and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Must Give Critical Voices Freer Rein
Hong Kong’s market regulator has taken out the big stick against four global investment banks for cutting corners on IPOs. That’s a good step, but more are needed to maintain market integrity in one ... ( read original story ...)
Southwest Airlines joins the FTE Innovation & Startup Hub as a Corporate Partner
Hong Kong International Airport and Vantage Airport Group as a member of the pioneering programme. As a Corporate Partner, Southwest Airlines now has access to both the FTE Innovation Hub and the FTE ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Seen Spending Billions More to Defend Currency Peg
Shorting the Hong Kong dollar will remain profitable until the latter starts ... calculus is a call on how low the city’s aggregate balance can go before banks start feeling a funding squeeze. That’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Derby: favourite Waikuku proves fitness in final hit-out but draws horror gate
BMW Hong Kong Derby favourite Waikuku has been given the tick of approval ... After jumping from the widest gate in his last start in Class Two grade, Size says barrier 14 may not prove to be a hindra... ( read original story ...)
How governments in emerging economies can help boost and sustain growth
In 2018, the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI ... achieved per capita growth of at least 5.0 percent over the 20 years ending in 2016. 1 1.China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific back to profit after two years in red
also citing "strong" cargo business. Shares in the firm jumped 2.3 per cent in Hong Kong on Wednesday to close at HK$13.48. Cathay has been overhauling its business after posting its first losses for ... ( read original story ...)
Meet Top 8 Emerging Tech Startups From Zeroth.AI’s First-Ever India Accelerator Programme
28 startups from Japan and Hong Kong, including eight Indian startups were identified and provided with the necessary guidance during the three-month-long programme Speaking about the success of the a... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has enough freedom to do business, and that’s what counts ultimately
Hand-wringing over the inevitable demise of Hong Kong’s freedoms and rule of law ignores the fact that you have enough freedom – to do business. And that’s all you really need because Hong Kong has be... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific made $299 mn in 2018
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday ... said chairman John Slosar in a statement with the latest report. "But the passenger business benefited from capacity growth, a ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Stocks Set for Mixed Start; Pound Declines: Markets Wrap
(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Asia headed for a mixed start Wednesday after U.S. shares nudged higher ... Futures on equities in Japan and Australia dropped, while Hong Kong shares indicated a flat open to ... ( read original story ...)
Rowland explains button mishap that ruined his Hong Kong race
and passed his rival on the run to Turn 1 at the start of the race. The Nissan driver held onto the lead until the first lap after the red flag called for the collision between Jerome D'Ambrosio, Pasc... ( read original story ...)