For the first time, Octopus opens up its payment network to UnionPay, AlipayHK, and Alipay to enable QR payments for Mainland visitors and Hong Kong passengersTransaction fee waiver and referral ...
Hong Kong Restaurant: the great walnut shrimp of China
The Place: Hong Kong Restaurant, 3871 Fourth Avenue, Hillcrest, 619-228-1702 or 291-9449 Prices: Egg roll, $7; hot and sour soup, $3.50; chicken chop suey, $13.95; kung pao chicken, $13.95; beef in ...
China’s EV stocks start 2024 in reverse gear as price wars pressure profitability
Continuing price war and intensifying competition in the market have put profitability under pressure for China's EV makers.
Hong Kong Stocks Dive At Start Of The Week
Hong Kong shares started the week with a hefty loss owing to a sell-off in Chinese tech giants, while strong US jobs data dealt a blow to hopes for an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Hong Kong industrial sales may be constrained until end of 2024
The high cost of funds is expected to take its toll on the investment market. According to a report by Savills, Hong Kong’s logistics sector has faced challenges in recent months, marked by a decline ...
CEO of Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific apologises for wave of flight cancellations, promises no new service disruptions
This incident affected the travel arrangements of many travellers and brought a lot of inconveniences, our entire team including myself, feels really sorry,’ Ronald Lam says ...
Hong Kong, mainland China in talks over bringing back multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents before Lunar New Year: government source
Government insider says resumption of scheme possible before Lunar New Year, but final decision has yet to be made.
Hong Kong proposes stablecoin licensing and regulatory regime
The government plans to introduce a licensing and regulatory regime for issuers of stablecoins that reference fiat currencies ...
Hong Kong police take down 3 fraud syndicates over attempted HK$10.36 million subsidy scheme swindle
Incident marks first time police have uncovered syndicates allegedly submitting fake applications to government scheme helping businesses to upgrade their technology.
International Buyers Return at First Three Hong Kong Trade Fairs in 2024
Bright start to trade-show year as business opportunities abound- Three fairs attracted some 83,000 buyers from 135 countries and regions, with a significant rise of visitors from Mainland China, ...
Hong Kong’s winter flu season has started, health authorities warn, with number of outbreaks doubling in week
Centre for Health Protection says flu activity expected to further increase in coming weeks, and urging residents to ‘heighten their vigilance’.
Taiwan spotlights China crackdown on Hong Kong ahead of key poll
As Taiwan prepares to hold a closely watched election on Saturday, the main political parties have highlighted China's crackdown in Hong Kong and rejected Beijing's model of governance there being ...
Hong Kong Stocks Break 2024 Losing Streak
Hong Kong's stock market just logged a 2024 milestone: its first up day of the year. The Hang Seng Index closed 1.3% higher on Thursday, breaking a long daily losing streak. The market has fallen for ...
Hong Kong’s Cash-Loving Taxis to Accept Chinese E-Payment Apps
Hong Kong’s notoriously cash-loving taxis will soon be able to accept some Chinese e-payment methods as the financial hub looks to boost sluggish visitor numbers.Octopus Holdings Ltd., which manages ...