China imposed the security law for Hong Kong on June 30, giving itself new powers to crack down on dissent in all forms. ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong fits into the big picture of China’s long-term development
In Beijing, the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party concluded its fifth plenary session last week, releasing broad guidelines and objectives for the nation's 14th five-year plan and ... ( read original story ...)
Contrasting BOC Hong Kong (BHKLY) and Its Competitors
BOC Hong Kong (OTCMKTS: BHKLY) is one of 74 publicly-traded companies in the “Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its competitors? We will ... ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong (BHKLY) & Its Peers Head-To-Head Contrast
BOC Hong Kong (OTCMKTS: BHKLY) is one of 74 publicly-traded companies in the “Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified” industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare BOC Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong MTR Corp’s losses top HK$2.2 billion from suspension of high-speed rail link during pandemic
The Hong Kong government is likely to pay about HK$1 billion (US$129 million) in compensation to rail giant MTR Corporation to make up for massive losses on the city's high-speed cross-border rail ... ( read original story ...)
Local Covid-19 cases scuppered Carrie Lam’s hopes of restarting Hong Kong-mainland China travel, sources say
Hong Kong's leader had regarded the resumption of cross-border travel as her top priority as she headed to Beijing on an official visit, but she failed to pull it off as Chinese authorities required ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong needs to speed up action on HK$2 transport for the elderly
I write in response to the letter "Time to adopt QR code mobile payments on MTR to cut costs and benefit more commuters" (October 3), which mentions the Government Public Transport Fare Concession ... ( read original story ...)
PAG CEO Weijian Shan Shares Global Perspective on U.S., China Response to COVID-19 and Economic Recovery
Economist and author Weijian Shan examined the U.S. and China's responses to the coronavirus pandemic, and how those have played out in each country's path to economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Startups making meat alternatives are gaining traction worldwide
New partnerships with global chains like McDonald’s in Hong Kong, the launch of test kitchens in Israel and new financing rounds for startups in Sydney and Singapore point to abounding ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong informers’ hotline receives 2,500 tip-offs within hours
Citizens urged to report suspected breaches of controversial security law ... ( read original story ...)
Thai pro-democracy activists ‘not alone’ in their fight, says Hong Kong lawmaker
As a new pro-democracy movement called the Milk Tea Alliance sprouts up in Asia, a Hong Kong lawmaker says the international community must stand in solidarity “to show the tyrannies in the world that ... ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: Bytedance’s China Rival Kuaishou Files For Hong Kong IPO, Week In Review
Week In Review Hong Kong and Mainland China markets began the week on good footing thanks to a positive October economic release and hints from policymakers that the new Five Year Plan will include ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police officer arrested for alleged Hot Toys’ Iron Man con
Junior constable, 24, held on suspicion of obtaining property by deception, an offence carrying maximum jail sentence of 10 years. ( read original story ...)
HKSTP’s First-Ever Virtual Elevator Pitch Competition 2020 Opens New Investment and Partnership Opportunities for Global Startups
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) held its annual Elevator Pitch Competition 2020 (EPiC) virtually for the first time to unveil new and exciting pitching, investment and ... ( read original story ...)