Anything that causes people to worry about their health or security is bad news for Hong Kong, given its status as a tourism and business magnet. Confidence is critical in the former British colony, which prides itself on its reputation as one of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong investors are turning to the US to trade bitcoin futures
A growing number of Hong Kong investors are turning to the US market for trading bitcoin futures because they see it as safer than trading on Hong Kong’s unregulated cryptocurrency exchanges, according to brokers. In the US, bitcoin futures were launched ... ( read original story ...)
Students mean business at young entrepreneur programme in Hong Kong
It used to be that starting a business was best left to those with money, otherwise options were limited. But those days are gone with many young people starting businesses with the help of Junior Achievement Hong Kong, an NGO that empowers youngsters to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shuts schools in response to flu outbreak
HONG KONG (CNN) - Hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong school children will be getting an early start to their Lunar New Year holiday as the city's education authorities ordered the closure of all kindergartens and primary schools to fight an outbreak of flu. ( read original story ...)
From Coca-Cola to Cathay Pacific, Swire Pacific’s five major businesses in Hong Kong
one would find it almost impossible to escape the influence of this Hong Kong conglomerate whose sprawling business empire spans five sectors. Butterfield and Swire, a trading company then headquartered in Liverpool, founded its Hong Kong branch in 1870. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines Partners Chef Gabriel Choy for New Business Class Menu
Hong Kong Airlines has collaborated with home grown chef, Gabriel Choy to offer a range of Western dishes with an Asian twist. The meals, which do not include breakfast, will be served to Business Class passengers on all flights departing from Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Mealworm farming made easy: grow a new protein source that’s eco-friendly with hive from Hong Kong start-up
An alternative source of protein is finding its way onto more dinner tables around the world, and it includes all the essential amino acids and is rich in protein, fibre, potassium and phosphorus: mealworms. Eighty per cent of countries around the globe ... ( read original story ...)
Thanks to street rallies, the Birkin bag’s purveyor got prime Hong Kong real estate for a bargain
During the Occupy Central movement in October 2014, the streets of Hong Kong’s central business district were crammed with tens of thousands of demonstrators seeking redress on a range of issues from universal suffrage to protection for the environment. ( read original story ...)
Mealworms on the menu: Hong Kong start-up wants to give you a healthier diet
An alternative source of protein is finding its way onto more dinner tables around the world, and it includes all the essential amino acids and is rich in protein, fibre, potassium and phosphorus: mealworms. Eighty per cent of countries around the globe ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines partners with local chef Gabriel Choy for new Business Class inflight menu
HONG KONG, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Airlines has collaborated with home grown chef Gabriel Choy to offer a range of Western dishes with an Asian twist to its Business Class passengers on all flights departing from Hong Kong.* Born in Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Lunar New Year holiday may start early for schools as Hong Kong’s leader meets experts to discuss fighting flu surge
The Lunar New Year holiday could start early for schoolchildren in Hong Kong as the city’s leader held urgent talks with experts to consider keeping pupils home to stem the surge of flu cases amid a shortage of vaccines. The Centre for Health Protection ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong schools could close before Lunar New Year holiday to stem seasonal flu outbreak
The Lunar New Year holidays could start early for schoolchildren in Hong Kong as the city’s leader weighs the merits of keeping pupils home following flu outbreaks in kindergartens and primary schools that have caused two deaths. Chief Executive Carrie ... ( read original story ...)
Hung Hom Jaguars race away to win against City Kaitak in Hong Kong T20 Blitz 2018 opener
Hong Kong T20 Blitz 2018 got off to a good start on a chilly afternoon, as the mercury refused to rise over 12 degree Celsius. Much to the dismay of the handful of City Kaitak supporters, Hung Hom Jaguars defeated the runners-up of the 2017 edition. ( read original story ...)
Asia Team Championship: India Men & Women Teams Start on Winning Note
Alor Setar (Malaysia): Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu led the women's team to a thrilling 3-2 win over Hong Kong while the men's side routed Philippines 5-0 as India made a positive start in the Asia badminton Team Championship here on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)