Many customers buying takeaway breakfast in busy business district decline to pay extra for alternatives to plastic cutlery as ban gets under way But some smaller operators still handing out plastic ...
Thai tourist spooked by ghostly encounter in Hong Kong hotel
A spine-chilling encounter at a Hong Kong hotel left a Thai tourist spooked and urgently seeking help on social media. The recounted tale unveils a ghostly apparition, sending shivers down the spine, ...
Press freedom is not fully protected in Hong Kong: RSF debunks China’s claims in 10 points
During a press briefing following the deportation out of Hong Kong of a representative of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), a Chinese government spokesperson claimed that press freedom is “fully ...
The Peninsula Hong Kong’s famed Star Ferry afternoon tea continues into June
Building on the success of The Peninsula Hong Kong’s collaborative afternoon tea with Star Ferry, The Peninsula Afternoon Tea on the Harbour has been extended until June 30, continuing to delight ...
Hong Kong’s Sonia Cheng on mission to transform Chow Tai Fook jewellery chain, attract new customers
Jewellery chain Chow Tai Fook promises more technology-led shopping because ‘that’s what younger customers want’.
Hong Kong stocks soar after China’s market regulator pledges support for city’s IPOs, connect scheme
Hong Kong stocks got an early boost on Monday when investors got their first chance to react to market reforms unveiled late on Friday ...
Global accelerators and incubators set up Hong Kong branches to bring start-ups to the city, cultivate local ventures
China’s ATLATL Innovation Centre and California-headquartered Founder Institute plan to bring start-ups from around the world to the city and invest in local ventures.
Hong Kong Bankers Face More Job Cuts on China Slowdown, High Pay
Hong Kong investment bankers could face more job cuts as the slowdown in China deals persists and employers look to trim highly compensated staff, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.
With national security done and dusted, let’s remake Hong Kong next
It’s time to devote all our energy to recuperating economically and reinventing Hong Kong. This is a clear message from Xia Baolong, director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, ...
Apec Business Advisory Council meeting: Hong Kong to highlight culture, innovation and sustainability to impress delegates
Hong Kong’s representatives to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation business advisory council plan to use the platform to showcase the city as more than just a finance hub.
Hong Kong single-use plastic ban stirs debate over affordability of alternatives
Hong Kong single-use plastic ban stirs debate over affordability of alternatives among smaller retailers. A lack of composting facilities is another concern.
Hong Kong and the Safeguarding National Security Bill
Viewed objectively, one struggles to discern any national security loopholes in Hong Kong that needed to be closed with quite that degree of urgency. After all, in 2020, the Chinese government had ...
‘No need to be concerned’ about Hong Kong property market as long as city plays to strengths, says JLL global CEO
It’s overall a pretty outstanding location, and pretty outstanding locations will be successful,’ Christian Ulbrich says.
Morgan Stanley, HSBC cutting dozens of Asia investment banking jobs
HONG KONG: Morgan Stanley and HSBC are cutting dozens of investment banking jobs in the Asia Pacific this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as weaker deal activities and sluggish ...