First of two tranches dished out on payment platforms from Sunday, giving users HK$3,000 in digital credit Foreigners in city on various talent and work admission schemes, or to study, also entitled ...
Hong Kong Bishop heads to mainland China amid Vatican strains
Stephen Chow’s visit comes as China’s Beijing-approved Catholic Church makes appointments in defiance of Vatican deal.
Hong Kong releases HK$3,000 in first phase of consumption vouchers scheme
Hong Kong has released the first phase of this year’s consumption vouchers scheme, allowing residents to collect HK$3,000 in their digital payment accounts. From Sunday, those who elected to receive ...
Protect Hong Kong’s internet, financial security or risk ‘battleground without gunfire’, city’s Paul Chan warns
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city must safeguard status as international fiscal centre in light of increasing tensions between China and West.
‘It’s disappearing very fast’: Hong Kong’s fading neon heritage shines a spotlight on the craft
The narrow pavements of Hong Kong commercial district Wan Chai are no stranger to the lunchtime rush, with queues spilling out from restaurants and promoters being ignored as they push flyers on ...
Innovate Finance slammed for hosting Hong Kong minister at London conference
Fintech industry body Innovate Finance has been criticised over its decision to invite a senior Hong Kong finance minister to speak at a London conference next week as the territory’s government ...
Beijing strikes cautionary tone on protests in Hong Kong
China’s senior official overseeing Hong Kong’s affairs says that protests are not the only way for people to express their views, weeks after the city’s strict protest rules sparked controversy while ...
China’s top banker says rate hikes by Western nations fuel global financial instability
People’s Bank of China Governor Yi Gang addresses finance ministers in Washington in first trip to US capitol by a senior Chinese economic official since pandemic.
‘Happy Hong Kong’: Catering industry chiefs warn government invitation to take part in food fairs may be affected by staff shortage
Caterers welcome food fairs and gourmet markets designed to boost public morale and encourage spending, but worry over staffIndustry leaders say catering sector short of about 60,000 workers, with ...
Sex sells for Hong Kong erotic models Emilia Wong and Felicia Szeto but digital porn business has its risks
Popularity of paid-for social media platforms such as OnlyFans and Patreon has attracted influencers and amateurs alike to sell articles, pictures and videosBut women who sell risqué photos or take ...
Hong Kong national security law: groups can voice interests in other ways instead of protests, Beijing’s top man on city affairs says
HKMAO chief Xia Baolong assures residents protection of national security will not contradict with local action for causes He warns that anti-China forces have not been weeded out despite current calm ...
Hong Kong’s Hostage Pensions
The Communist Party retaliates against residents in the territory who use their special British passports to emigrate ...
Bitcoin glory on Chinese TikTok, 30M mainland users, Justin Sun saga: Asia Express
Bitcoin's day of glory on Chinese TikTok, 30M crypto fans still in China, Justin Sun's subpoena after dream rendezvous with Web3 socialite.
Hong Kong transport secretary promises solutions to aviation manpower shortage as industry calls for urgent remedies
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung aims to introduce plans before middle of year City recorded 4.41 million visitors during the first three months of 2023, accounting for only about 30 ...