According to Manisha Wijesinghe, executive director of HELP for Domestic Workers, a non-profit in Hong Kong supporting migrant domestic workers and their employers, the minimum wage for migrant ...
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: Red Cross team prepares for disasters beyond Typhoon Ragasa
Team of 43 Red Cross staff and 34 volunteers helped residents in worst-hit areas during storm, wants to strengthen city’s long-term resilience.
Hong Kong passes law to regulate online ride-hailing platforms
Hong Kong lawmakers passed a law on Wednesday (Oct 15) to regulate online ride-hailing services, aiming to resolve years of tension between licensed drivers and digital platforms.The legislation ...
FCC moves to bar Hong Kong telecom carrier from operating in US
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it is moving to revoke the authority of Hong Kong telecom carrier HKT International to operate in the United States, citing national ...
Hong Kong lawmakers pass bill to regulate ride-hailing services like Uber
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday to regulate online ride-hailing services, requiring platforms like Uber, along with their vehicles and drivers, to be licensed, after years ...
Chinese firms turn to Hong Kong IPOs amid rising tensions with Washington
Dealogic data showed that Chinese companies have pulled back from listing in the U.S., while Hong Kong-based companies increased their IPOs in the U.S.
HSBC hosts strategic forum on new trade horizons
Bangladesh recently hosted an exclusive forum titled “Partnerships for Progress: Unlocking New Trade Horizons” in Comilla. The forum discussed the evolving landscape of global trade and ...
Invest and expand in Hong Kong, Paul Chan tells US firms despite trade tensions
Finance chief also says US and Hong Kong have ‘strong’ economic ties, adding city will maintain its free-port status.
Hong Kong man jailed for 4 years over attempted murder-suicide of 90-year-old father
53-year-old has sentence cut by a third from six years, as defence argues offence was committed ‘not out of hatred, but out of love’.
Hong Kong Rugby Sevens dates and teams have been announced for 2026
It’s back! Hong Kong’s top sporting event, the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, will make its return, and the dates have been set for April 17 to 19, 2026. Next year’s tournament marks the second time ...
Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide taps banks for Hong Kong listing: Sources
Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide taps Morgan Stanley and CICC for a dual primary listing in Hong Kong, following its Nasdaq debut. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong’s pension scheme earns higher grade, still lags behind Singapore’s
The city’s US$192 billion compulsory retirement scheme improves to a B from a C+ in Mercer’s index, thanks largely to strong returns.
Hong Kong Business Leaders Embrace AI as Tool to Empower Employees
88% of leaders in Hong Kong recognize the need for new skills among employees they hire to prepare for the growth of AI, underscoring the urgency of developing an ‘AI Mindset’. AI presents an ...
Invest and expand in Hong Kong, Paul Chan tells US businesses despite trade tensions
Finance chief also says US and Hong Kong have ‘strong’ economic ties, adding city will maintain its free-port status.