Hong Kong will give more handouts to consumers to support the city's recovery from a prolonged economic downturn induced by COVID-19 restrictions, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in the ...
Hong Kong GDP to grow 3.5%-5.5% in 2023 – financial sec
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's economy is expected to grow 3.5%-5.5% this year after shrinking 3.5% in 2022, as it leaves behind COVID-19 restrictions that had isolated the city from the rest of ...
Hong Kong Cuts Tax Rates for First-Time Home Buyers
Hong Kong is lowering the tax rate for first-time buyers of properties under HK$20 million ($2.5 million) in a bid to help people climb the housing ladder. Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced the ...
Hong Kong to allocate 50m HKD to speed up Web3 development
Web3, currently in its start-up period, has huge potential and Hong Kong must keep up with the times and seize this golden opportunity to spearhead innovation development, Chan said when delivering ...
BNP Paribas says it’s more positive on mainland China than on Hong Kong this year
Manishi Raychaudhuri of the French bank discusses the "two big themes" it's playing in China. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories Please give an overall site rating: ...
Hong Kong Stocks Head for Correction as Growth Headwinds Build
Hong Kong’s benchmark stock index is set to enter a correction as growing geopolitical concerns and doubts over the strength of China’s economy spur a rethink on the market’s outlook.
Scientist convicted of editing babies’ genes granted visa for Hong Kong
He Jiankui plans to conduct research at universities in territory despite criminal record for ‘illegal medical practices’ in China ...
Scientist behind gene-edited babies eyes work in Hong Kong
A Chinese scientist who set off an ethical debate five years ago with claims that he made the world’s first genetically edited babies says he hopes to research rare hereditary diseases in Hong Kong ...
Standard Chartered plans hiring spree in Hong Kong as city reopens to China
Standard Chartered is going on a hiring spree in Hong Kong this year, in a sign of renewed confidence in its biggest market as the city reopens its border with mainland China.
Hong Kong under pressure to cut spending in budget as deficit soars
Hong Kong is under pressure to rein in spending when it unveils its annual budget on Wednesday, after racking up huge fiscal deficits during the COVID-19 pandemic and as it struggles to kick-start the ...
Hong Kong Moves to Bar Overseas Lawyers From Security Trials
Hong Kong’s leader moved to submit legislation that will give him veto powers over the use of foreign lawyers in national security cases.
Hong Kong gov’t proposes curb on overseas lawyers participating in national security cases
The Hong Kong government has submitted a proposal to introduce legislative amendments which would require local courts to obtain a certificate from the city’s leader before considering whether to ...
Five of Hong Kong’s best sustainable restaurants
HK might not be at the forefront of environmental friendliness, but some of its leading chefs are seeking to redress that — to delicious effect ...
Hong Kong’s Crypto Hub Ambitions Win Quiet Backing From Beijing
Hong Kong rolled out the red carpet for crypto businesses to help revitalize the embattled financial hub. Signs are now emerging the push has under-the-radar backing from Beijing, providing impetus ...