Hong Kong rural leaders want Beijing to intervene to help maintain New Territories villagers’ right to be given land to build villas. At a gathering of about 1,000 villagers on Monday, rural patriarch... ( read original story ...)
Smaller Hong Kong businesses upbeat about their prospects as retailing and tourism pick up
Hong Kong’s medium-sized companies are turning optimistic about their business prospects this year thanks to stronger retail and tourism sectors, a survey has found. Almost two-thirds of executives at ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Telecom Giant Could Dial Up the Biggest IPO Since Alibaba
The monopoly behind China’s vast network of cellphone towers started marketing what could be the world’s largest initial public offering in four years. China Tower Corp. wants to raise up to $8.7 bill... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels : The Peninsula Beijing Celebrates “Good” BREEAM Status in Recognition of Its Sustainable Renovation Project
[Hong Kong, 23 July 2018] The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels, hosted an award ceremony on 23 July at the newly renovated The Peninsula Beijing, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong co-working startup Campfire pulls in $18M ahead of global expansion
WeWork may be doubling down on Asia, having initially focused its efforts on China, but that isn’t stopping local players from hatching ambitious expansion plans of their own. One of those eying new m... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba : Survey Warm to Hong Kong as Startup Nexus, but Hurdles Remain
Hong Kong is considered a good location for startup companies, though it needs to overcome several hurdles to further promote entrepreneurship, according to a joint study by KPMG China and the Alibaba ... ( read original story ...)
Documents reveal ex-Hong Kong minister Patrick Ho’s offshore firms and business ties in mainland
Former Hong Kong minister Patrick Ho Chi-ping, who was charged in the US with bribing top African officials on behalf of a Chinese energy conglomerate, co-owns an obscure Hong Kong company with mainla... ( read original story ...)
Under 30 Startups Pitch Onboard Hong Kong’s Iconic Tram
City A.M - 13:40 PM GMT July 23, 2018 Irish chefs bring A Taste of Dublin to Hong Kong The Irish Times - 12:00 PM GMT July 23, 2018 China Tower seeks to raise up to $8.7bn in Hong Kong listing The Fin... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) vulnerable to a correction towards 29,694.91
HANG SENG INDEX is currently 5.8% below its 200-period moving average and is in an downward trend. Volatility is extremely low when compared to the average volatility over the last 10 periods. There i... ( read original story ...)
As China’s vaccine crisis unfolds, Hong Kong needs ‘urgent policy’ against ‘coming influx’ of visitors seeking jabs
Hong Kong urgently requires a policy to ensure local children receive necessary vaccines before an influx of mainlanders drives up demand in the coming months, experts have said. The warning from doct... ( read original story ...)
Air Belgium Continues To Reduce Frequencies To Hong Kong
Air Belgium was supposed to start flying 4x per week between Charleroi and Hong Kong starting in the fall, though the airline has now reversed that. Air Belgium will continue to operate the route 3x p... ( read original story ...)
ASTRI and Cyberport partnership seeks to facilitate unleash great potential for AI and Blockchain start-ups
working as an important facilitator of Hong Kong's I&T development. Technology start-ups play a vital role in Hong Kong's role in its global I&T aspirations. Hong Kong not only boasts one of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Co-living start-up enters HK market with acquisition
Singapore-based co-living start-up Hmlet has acquired we r urban, marking its expansion into the Hong Kong market. A Hong Kong start-up, we r urban was founded by Ms Raphaela Oliver-Kofeler and Mr Cor... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is an ideal candidate for homes and businesses to sell renewable power to the grid, says energy trading start-up Electrify
Electricity consumers can have the freedom to choose how the unused power in their homes and factories should be resold if regulators liberalise markets and approve a new blockchain based trading plat... ( read original story ...)