Hong Kong adapting well to plastic tableware ban
Under the ban, restaurants are not allowed to offer nine types of products made of expanded polystyrene — a non-biodegradable material – including cutlery, straws, plates,…
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Coldplay to test Hong Kong’s dream to be Asia’s next concert hub
While the news has been welcomed in Hong Kong, it has also sparked concerns among locals about whether the financial hub can execute the concerts without a hitch.
Hong Kong overtakes Singapore to secure third place in global financial ranking
To restore Hong Kong’s allure, the city has been acting on multiple fronts, from opening up its virtual asset sector and proceeding with its offshore renminbi business, to…
Hong Kong climbs to ninth place in world talent ranking
Hong Kong made big strides across all three factors from the previous year. The city’s ranking in “readiness” climbed from sixth to fourth, while its “investment and…
Hong Kong should tap Laos, ASEAN potential: Senior Lao official
Emerging ASEAN economies can leverage Hong Kong’s robust financial hub as a source of funding, notably green finance to bolster the ASEAN region’s green development drive.
Hong Kong set to shine in the next golden decade of Belt and Road Initiative
Top officials from the Chinese mainland and the special administrative region lauded the city’s entrenched status as a premier business and commercial hub and a pivotal link to…
Blockbuster IPOs in HK, KL could be start of more in Asia as investor confidence returns
A blockbuster initial public offering typically involves a company whose listing is highly anticipated by investors and the public, enjoys strong valuations and media coverage,…
Hong Kong hoists T8 storm signal as it braces for Super Typhoon Yagi
The T8 typhoon signal was expected to remain in force at least until noon Friday.
Hong Kong issues T3 storm warning as Severe Typhoon Yagi intensifies
As of 9 pm Wednesday, Yagi was estimated to be about 450 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong and was forecast to move west at about 10 kilometers per hour across the northern part…
HKSAR Financial Minister to boost economic, tech ties on Australia tour
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said he will introduce Hong Kong's advantages to Australian enterprises to entice them to expand their operations in the city. He’ll also try…