HONG KONG: Hong Kong is considering easing property taxes and visa restrictions as authorities seek to curb a pandemic brain drain that has threatened the city’s status as an international ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong undaunted by Singapore rivalry as mainland support gives city unique advantage, treasury chief says
Hong Kong remains undaunted by growing competition with Singapore as support from mainland China gives the city a unique advantage and makes it stand out as an international economic hub, a top ... ( read original story ...)
Robots move into Hong Kong care homes, cleaning up, playing mahjong with residents
The staff of a Hong Kong care home for the elderly went on a hunt the day their four robots went missing. Usually used for video chats and playing music, they were tracked down to the bedside of some ... ( read original story ...)
Escape Hong Kong’s busy city life with a laid-back afternoon at the Nam Sang Wai wetlands
Our reporter had a relaxing day off at the very conveniently located Nam Sang Wai, where she was able to immerse herself in nature and enjoy rustic and picturesque views. ( read original story ...)
Hurdler Chloe Pak storms to Hong Kong’s first gold medal at Asian Under-18 Championships in Kuwait
Chloe Pak Hoi-man, 16, dominates 100 metres hurdles final, posting a new personal best of 14.02 seconds on Friday in Kuwait. ( read original story ...)
Russians lose access to some banking services in Hong Kong due to Western sanctions over Ukraine
HSBC sends out letter, seen by Post, saying lender unable to provide investment services to Russian nationals who are not European Union residents While HKMA notes local banks can ignore unilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police complain to newspaper over cartoon showing riot squad called to school to deal with unruly pupils
A Hong Kong artist who became embroiled in a controversy over a newspaper cartoon that showed riot police being called to a school to handle unruly pupils on Wednesday denied he meant to criticise the ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong civil engineer gets five years’ jail for rioting, stabbing policeman in protest against national security law
A former civil engineer has been jailed for five years on rioting and wounding charges after he admitted stabbing a police officer in an anti-government protest against the national security law. ( read original story ...)
Currency anxiety: Chinese, Hong Kong businesses sweat fallout from the diminished UK pound
From Li Ka-shing’s empire to an office tower bought by James Tien Pei-chun’s Manhattan Garments Group, the whipsawing British pound could draw blood from some of Hong Kong and China’s biggest ... ( read original story ...)
The 12 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of September 2022
Everything you need to need to know about the largest global startup funding rounds of September 2022; broken down by industry, stage, investors, and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong online brokerage TOP Financial stock plunges 74%, hits new all-time low
Online brokerage TOP Financial (TOP) stock plunged 74% Friday afternoon, hitting a new all-time low. Read more here. ( read original story ...)
World record pink diamond sold for $57.7M in Hong Kong: ‘Appetite for rare’
A bidder from the U.S. purchased an 11.15-carat Williamson Pink Star diamond for a record-breaking price per carat at a recent Sotheby's Hong Kong auction. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property stocks regain favour as investors and developers bank on John Lee’s policy tailwinds
“The move would not be a surprise to us,” said Raymond Cheng, property analyst in Hong Kong at CGS-CIMB. “It is a way to attract more talent, especially from mainland China.” The action may be needed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may roll out the IPO mat for Big Tech even before they earn a single dollar, in city’s biggest listing reform in four years
Under Chapter 18C of Hong Kong's listing rules, pre-revenue Big Tech companies valued at HK$15 billion to HK$20 billion can apply to raise capital The valuation can be cut to HK$8 billion if the ... ( read original story ...)