Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce says pay trend survey does not reflect current economic climate, warns of possible ripple effect on private-sector salaries. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong prepared for rebound in infections even as fifth wave of pandemic subsides, health minister says; 251 cases logged
Hong Kong has reported more than 250 new coronavirus cases, as the health minister sought to reassure the public the government was prepared for any possible rebound in infections. Secretary for Food ... ( read original story ...)
McDull statue on Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars defaced
The bronze sculpture of McDull on the Avenue of Stars has fallen victim to vandalism, with graffiti spotted on his belly on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
The Symbol of a New, Darker Hong Kong
John Lee’s elevation reflects the distrust and paranoia that have flourished in Beijing and among Hong Kong’s political elites. ( read original story ...)
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong more than halve in April vs March
China's net gold imports via Hong Kong fell about 59per cent in April from the previous month, Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department data showed on Thursday.Net imports stood at 5.231 tonnes in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Lawyer Uses Her Trials to Keep Memories Alive of China’s Tiananmen Massacre
Courtrooms are the main venue left for Hong Kong lawyer Chow Hang-tung to keep alive memories of the events of 1989, as the city erases statues and other memorials. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Launches App To Track Returning Cathay Pacific Crew
Cathay Pacific has mandated that all crew members use an app designed to track their daily whereabouts, raising concerns over privacy. The new app will record all their activities ... ( read original story ...)
Rule of law worldwide challenged by ‘countries that claim to promote democracy’, top Chinese diplomat in Hong Kong says
Liu Guangyuan, commissioner of China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong, hits out at ‘countries that pursue unilateralism in the name of multilateralism’. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks retreat as China counts economic pain amid stimulus calls while Alibaba, Baidu slip before earnings
Hong Kong stocks fell, led by Meituan and JD.com, as top Chinese officials detailed steep economic losses from Covid-19 lockdowns while calling for greater efforts to stabilise faltering growth. ( read original story ...)
Is Hong Kong doing enough to make boardrooms more diverse?
The past few years we’ve seen welcome initiatives by the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) to promote more gender diverse boards in Hong Kong — acknowledging the importance of diversity in ... ( read original story ...)
SOLARR CEO Alex Lee to Speak at Artaverse in Hong Kong
Lee will be a featured speaker presenting on "The Future of Utility NFTs"HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 26 May 2022 - SOLARR, Asia's first decentralized ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Pacific to rehire hundreds of cabin crew ahead of ‘recovery in Hong Kong and global aviation’
Cathay Pacific spokeswoman says company reviewing staffing requirements and planning for recovery in Hong Kong and global aviation. ( read original story ...)
UK law firm DWF enters Hong Kong market with Hauzen tie-up as events boost demand for regulatory, financial advice
DWF, the first law business to be listed on London’s niche board, is teaming up with Hauzen to offer legal expertise to clients in China and globally. ( read original story ...)
Over 70% of new teachers pass first round of compulsory Hong Kong Basic Law test – education chief
Hong Kong’s education chief has said the government will “gradually expand” the scope of its Basic Law test to cover more schools and teachers, after he revealed that over 70 per cent of candidates ... ( read original story ...)