Hong Kong billionaire Michael Kadoorie has approached investors to raise at least $50 million (HK$389 million) to fund efforts to boost the city’s image, according to people familiar with the matter.
PhotonPay Launches Google Pay Support for Mastercard Users in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Starting today, PhotonPay, a digital financial infrastructure, will support Google Pay, enabling cardholders to take advantage of simple and secure contactless payments and digital card storage on both Android devices and WearOS.
Hong Kong former actor Wong He reveals he has kidney failure
Hong Kong former singer-actor Wong He has revealed that he has kidney failure. However, his announcement came with the good news that his condition has improved. In an Instagram post on Jan 14, the 57 ...
Hong Kong Film Council Revamps Financing Scheme to Boost Local Productions
The Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) launched the Film Production Financing Scheme 2.0 (FPFS 2.0) on Jan. 15 with the goal of bolstering local film production and fostering long-term ...
Hong Kong’s giant panda twins can meet the public in February
Ever since our giant panda Ying Ying gave birth to her twin cubs last August, the city has been inundated with panda decorations and everyone has been waiting to catch a glimpse of the baby bears for ...
These Are Hong Kong’s Best and Worst Outcomes Under Trump
This week, we ask China watchers what Trump’s presidency might mean for the city and the country overall, and check out the newest offering from steakhouse Wooloomooloo Group.
Hong Kong Weighs Raising Taxes on Top Earners for Second Year
Hong Kong’s government is exploring options to raise taxes on the city’s highest earners for a second straight year to plug shortfalls in its budget, according to people familiar with the matter.
Former US Vice-President Mike Pence visits Hong Kong
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is due to attend a high-profile business conference on Thursday where he is expected to discuss the U.S. elections and its implications globally, days before the ...
Hotel chain Miramar to build new Hong Kong property in $400 mln deal
Miramar Hotel and Investment is buying a unit of Henderson Land Development in Hong Kong for HK$3.12 billion ($400.75 million) to build a new hotel and commercial complex, the hotel chain said.
Greater Bay Area developing rapidly, but needs better promotion: Hong Kong expert
Panel speakers at China Conference in Nansha discuss how infrastructure development shapes cross-border flows of people and goods.
Hong Kong’s talent pool can help turn Greater Bay Area into biomedical hub, experts say
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) has potential as a hub for biomedical innovation, thanks in part to Hong Kong’s basic research capabilities and status as a financial centre, but the region needs closer ...
Hong Kong’s Hysan celebrates more than a century of shaping the city’s growth
The company marked this achievement with a gala dinner, welcoming more than 200 guests to honour the past and embrace the future.
Hong Kong court serves tokenized legal notice to illicit Tron wallets
Hong Kong’s tokenized legal notice prevents ignorance as a defense for anyone transacting with suspicious wallets named by the court.
This ‘grandma’s game’ is taking Hong Kong – and all ages – by storm
Once a niche sport, pickleball has captivated the city and players of every age – even Taylor Swift and Michael Phelps are fans.