The government hopes to turn Hainan Island into a financial and shopping destination. Matching the former British colony won’t be easy.
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble could begin in November, Hong Kong finance secretary says
The city is talking to 10 other countries about travel bubbles, and discussions with Thailand and Japan are “more advanced,” said Financial Secretary Paul Chan.
After Hong Kong crackdown, Japan cities wrestle for Asian financial hub status
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has pledged to adjust tax and visa arrangements, and make administrative services available in English, in a bid to attract foreign firms.
China Regulators Summon Ant Group Executives Ahead of IPO
Chinese regulators have summoned Ant Group founder Jack Ma and two other senior executives to a formal meeting just days before the company’s shares are due to begin trading in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
8 Pro-Democracy Politicians Arrested in Hong Kong Over Heated Meeting
The Hong Kong politicians were arrested in connection with a contentious meeting in May, when the local legislature’s chambers were filled with protest over a battle for control over a key committee.
US Secretary of State Condemns Arrests of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has condemned the arrests by Hong Kong authorities of a group of pro-democracy activists, calling the action “a clear abuse of law enforcement for political …
US condemns arrest of Hong Kong politicians
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday denounced Beijing over the arrests of eight opposition politicians in Hong Kong, saying China was seeking to silence dissent.
Suspected sex worker arrested in Hong Kong sparks difficult police contact-tracing effort after testing positive for Covid-19
A suspected prostitute who tested positive for Covid-19 following her arrest in a Hong Kong anti-vice operation has sparked a difficult contact-tracing effort, after it came to light she allegedly …
Where to eat in Hong Kong: 10 exciting new openings and menus to try, from ‘hotpot afternoon tea’ to Agung Prabowo’s pop-up appearance at Roganic
With travel restrictions still in place in Hong Kong, it seems the city’s stir-crazy citizens are opting to spend their hard-earned cash on eating out instead. Luckily, Hong Kong’s F&B movers and …
OPINION – China’s FinTech scene is on the rise: Hong Kong and Macau can play a vital role in its development
A financial technology revolution is taking place all over the world, and more notably in the Greater China region. Consumer behaviour is …