Hong Kong bets on baby bonus to boost birth rate
In Hong Kong’s ongoing quest to give its dwindling birth rate a much-needed lift, the government’s Newborn Baby Bonus scheme has dropped a bit of [more…]
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Hong Kong airport expands gold capacity to 1,000 tonnes to rival Singapore
In a strategic move to bolster its status as a global logistics hub, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has announced an expansion of its gold [more…]
New born panda twins spark hope for Hong Kong’s struggling dining scenes
Hong Kong’s restaurant industry, grappling with a wave of closures, is now looking to an unexpected source of inspiration—pandas. Yes, you read that right! The [more…]
Red Sea diversions spark global port congestion crisis
In the latest episode of “As the Ocean Turns,” major shipping carriers find themselves embroiled in a high-stakes drama on the high seas. The plot [more…]
Hong Kong and Shenzhen pioneer cross-border credit data verification
In a fresh move, Hong Kong and Shenzhen have embarked on a pioneering effort to test cross-border information verification, laying the foundation for seamless data [more…]
Hong Kong treasury chief reaffirms identity requirements for pension withdrawals amidst UK minister’s visit
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, recently met with UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, to discuss a range [more…]
How Australia’s international student cohort has shifted over three decades
Australia’s international student landscape has undergone significant changes over the past three decades. Malaysians, Singaporeans, and Hongkongers, who once dominated the student population, are no [more…]
Hong Kong authorities dismiss foreign travel warnings as “Political Maneuvers”
Hong Kong authorities have rebuffed recent travel advisories issued by Australia, Taiwan, and Britain following the enactment of the new domestic security law, dismissing them [more…]
Hong Kong lawmakers fast-track national security bill, ignoring critics
In a swift move that surprised many, Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously passed a new national security bill, known as Article 23, within just two weeks [more…]
Hong Kong family offices embrace India’s growth story, diversify investments beyond China
Amidst China’s economic challenges, a notable trend is emerging among Hong Kong family offices: a growing interest in diversifying their investments toward India, aligning with [more…]
