Geb Impact, backed by the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund, is conducting pilot production of microalgae with its proprietary technology, with plans to ramp up output to one metric tonne per ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong advocacy group calls on city leader to commit ‘extra resources’ to solving housing crisis ahead of policy address
The Society for Community Organisation says stricter rent controls, among other things, are needed to protect residents of subdivided flats. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong-mainland China border reopening requires at least 4 months of talks, government adviser says
Reopening the Hong Kong-mainland China border will require at least four to five months of talks between both sides, a Covid-19 adviser to the city government has said. The estimate was based on Macau ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong youngsters compete in Putonghua speech contest
A Putonghua speech competition for Hong Kong's primary school students was held on Saturday to celebrate the 72nd founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Please check out the video for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM, Hong Kong policy address and Nobel Prizes
Japan will have a new prime minister on Monday, while several central banks in the region are convening this week. China is still on the National Day holiday break through Thursday. For science and ... ( read original story ...)
Busiest summer for Asia IPOs on record
Asia has had its best third quarter on record for initial public offerings, even with Hong Kong turning quiet as many firms put listing plans in the regional powerhouse on hold amid China’s sweeping ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s central bank burnishes green finance credentials
But the Hong Kong Monetary Authority is doing more than just dishing out food containers to its staff. As part of a push to embrace green finance, the HKMA last year launched a joint committee with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials urged to speed up delivery of Article 23 security law to counter foreign interference
Hong Kong's sole delegate to China's top legislative body has urged the government to revive and complete a long-shelved piece of local legislation on safeguarding national security before its current ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists hold anti-China protest in Taiwan, urge people to prevent influx of Chinese money
Hong Kong activists on China's National day held protests in Taiwan and called on the people of the maritime nation to step up efforts to prevent the influx of ... ( read original story ...)
NUBE accepts mediation in HSBC case
Malaysia has accepted the mediation offered by the United Kingdom National Contact Point (UK NCP) in its dispute with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) According to Nube president ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Has ‘Very Minimal’ Exposure to Evergrande Crisis: SCMP
Hong Kong’s banking sector has “very minimal” exposure to the debt crisis at China Group, which “won’t cause us any systemic risks,” the South China Morning Post reported, cited Financial Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Plans to Procure Covid-19 Pill, Morning Post Reports
Hong Kong is in the process of securing an experimental Covid-19 pill that manufacturers claim reduces the risk of hospitalization or death by 50%, the South China Morning Post reported. The city’s ... ( read original story ...)
Face off: Mainland China is cracking down on private tuition – should Hong Kong ban private tutoring?
Each week, two of our readers debate a hot topic in a debate that doesn’t necessarily reflect their personal viewpoint. This week, students discuss whether banning private tuition will benefit the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s elder care vaccination plan trying to save lives, not pressure older residents, minister says
It is backed by medical evidence that [elderly residents] need to get inoculated,’ Patrick Nip tells reporters at National Day receptionThe new programme will see residents of 10 elder care facilities ... ( read original story ...)