Survey by General Chamber of Commerce found small and medium-sized enterprises were suffering, and nearly half said they did not expect to survive beyond next six months without help. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Hong Kong Offers Free Testing to All Residents
The testing program, which will last a maximum of two weeks, is on a voluntary basis. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said that universal testing was possible due to support from Beijing, which provided ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader announces mass COVID-19 testing to begin Sept. 1
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Friday that mass testing of residents for coronavirus in the Asian financial hub will begin on Sept. 1, as she warned people not to be complacent despite a steady ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle-Backed Adicon Picks Banks for Hong Kong IPO
Adicon Clinical Laboratories Ltd., a Chinese lab operator backed by Carlyle Group Inc., has picked banks for its Hong Kong initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.The ... ( read original story ...)
As Business Moves Away From Hong Kong, Will Seoul Become Asia’s New Culture Hub?
Hong Kong has long been considered one of East Asia’s most thriving financial and cultural hubs, thanks to its successful stock exchange, world-class food scene, and recent art ... ( read original story ...)
After dining ban, takeaway waste clutters Hong Kong’s pavements, parks and waterways
A deluge of trash from takeaway containers and disposable cutlery is cluttering the streets and parks of Hong Kong as coronavirus restrictions on dining in restaurants eat away at the city's capacity ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific stocks rise; Alibaba’s Hong Kong shares dip despite quarterly revenue jump
Shares of Alibaba listed in Hong Kong fell back into negative territory during afternoon trade as they shed 0.31%. The move downward came despite the Chinese tech behemoth announcing a 34% on-year ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Justice Secretary’s Standard Chartered mortgage is under scrutiny as US sanctions on city officials sever banking ties
Two of the seven Hong Kong officials sanctioned by the United States government have outstanding mortgages held with international banks, obligations which are coming under scrutiny as financial ... ( read original story ...)
After dining ban, takeaway waste clogs Hong Kong’s pavements, parks and waterways
A deluge of trash from takeaway containers and disposable cutlery is clogging the streets and parks of Hong Kong as coronavirus restrictions on dining in restaurants eat away at the city's capacity to ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 cases expected to drop again in Hong Kong, as government prepares to announce plans for citywide testing
Hong Kong continues to see a declining trend in coronavirus cases, with about 28 cases expected on Friday, according to medical sources. The latest figures come ahead of the launch of citywide testing ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei’s war, Chinese banks in Hong Kong, and the future of office workers
Huawei employees are becoming increasingly worried about lay-offs after the US announced “death sentence” sanctions, Hong Kong investment bankers employed by Chinese groups are on track to outnumber ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific stocks edge higher; Alibaba’s Hong Kong stock dips despite quarterly revenue jump
Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese tech giant Alibaba will be watched after the firm on Thursday announced a 34% on-year increase in revenue in the quarter ended June 30. ( read original story ...)
Evictions Loom for Hong Kong Retailers Offered Little Relief
Retailers everywhere are feeling the pinch from the pandemic, though none quite as much as shop owners in Hong Kong like Don Leung. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong third wave: schools to hold placement test for their cross-border students in Shenzhen
Hundreds of Hong Kong pupils living in Guangdong province will be allowed to take tests locally to determine which of the city's secondary schools they will attend, as most were unable to return ... ( read original story ...)