Is Hong Kong’s star-driven ‘fan economy’ a game changer, or a soon-to-burst bubble?
Celebrities can get their fans to buy anything, but experts doubt impact on city’s efforts to bounce back.
Retail interest in virtual assets grows but education lags, survey finds
As retail investment interest in virtual assets grows, investor education lags in the city, according to recent research.
As retail investment interest in virtual assets grows, investor education lags in the city, according to recent research.
Hong Kong restaurant chain to hand out HK$600 coupons to boost business
Kam Kee Holdings to distribute coupons worth HK$30 million in total to patrons on first-come, first-served basis.
Kam Kee Holdings to distribute coupons worth HK$30 million in total to patrons on first-come, first-served basis.
Return to normality gives Hong Kong’s cash-strapped West Kowloon arts hub a boost
Cultural district’s operating income excluding interest and investment earnings jumped fivefold to HK$553 million.
Cultural district’s operating income excluding interest and investment earnings jumped fivefold to HK$553 million.
Hong Kong start-up festival aims to draw 20,000 attendees in November
StartmeupHK, which will mark its first full return to physical events since the Covid-19 pandemic, is seen as a bellwether for sentiment in the Hong Kong tech industry.
StartmeupHK, which will mark its first full return to physical events since the Covid-19 pandemic, is seen as a bellwether for sentiment in the Hong Kong tech industry.
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German consul general praises Hong Kong for openness and ‘fair competition’
Stefan Bredohl says at celebration of his country’s links with Hong Kong that good economic relations rely on city maintaining rule of law and ‘international character’.
Hong Kong should find its ‘unique selling point’ as it eyes Asean opportunities
Business leaders and policymakers discuss Hong Kong’s role in China and Southeast Asia at Asean Summit 2023, an event hosted by the Post.
Business leaders and policymakers discuss Hong Kong’s role in China and Southeast Asia at Asean Summit 2023, an event hosted by the Post.
Hong Kong’s Lee vows deeper ties with Asean, points to city’s unique gateway role
Chief executive addresses Hong Kong – Asean summit 2023, stressing move to proceed with forum despite Typhoon Koinu shows commitment to partners.
Chief executive addresses Hong Kong – Asean summit 2023, stressing move to proceed with forum despite Typhoon Koinu shows commitment to partners.
Steady improvement in Hong Kong’s economy since start of year: finance chief
City’s appeal to foreign businesses has grown, with 76 European firms opening offices since start of year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.
City’s appeal to foreign businesses has grown, with 76 European firms opening offices since start of year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.
Why Mandarin is a must for overseas talent seeking a start in Hong Kong
Overseas talent coming to Hong Kong should consider learning Mandarin as businesses flock to the city and the Greater Bay Area, according to recruitment consultants.
Overseas talent coming to Hong Kong should consider learning Mandarin as businesses flock to the city and the Greater Bay Area, according to recruitment consultants.
Hong Kong moves up list of busiest airports, but still behind Changi, Incheon
Industry bodies expect full recovery for Hong Kong’s airport next year, barring staff shortages, supply chain issues.
Industry bodies expect full recovery for Hong Kong’s airport next year, barring staff shortages, supply chain issues.
Young Hong Kong graduates’ home buying power slashed by almost half over 20 years
New Youth Forum warns that high home prices risk putting dream of home ownership out of reach for many young people.
New Youth Forum warns that high home prices risk putting dream of home ownership out of reach for many young people.
Hong Kong welcomes 1.1 million mainland Chinese visitors over National Day break
Government figures show daily average of about 140,000 mainland tourists arrived in Hong Kong over break.
Government figures show daily average of about 140,000 mainland tourists arrived in Hong Kong over break.
Bowtie eyes disruption amid HKMA’s fintech push in securities, insurance sectors
The latest move by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, expanding its fintech development road map to include insurance firms and brokers, will encourage more financial companies to adopt technology for cutting costs and enhancing services, industry players said.
The latest move by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, expanding its fintech development road map to include insurance firms and brokers, will encourage more financial companies to adopt technology for cutting costs and enhancing services, industry players said.
Hong Kong’s 2023 bankers’ summit to attract double last year’s top executives
About 90 top-level executives such as CEOs and chairmen are expected at this year’s event, more than double last year’s attendance.
About 90 top-level executives such as CEOs and chairmen are expected at this year’s event, more than double last year’s attendance.
Hong Kong public housing tenants to be asked to share personal data for checks
Compulsory asset declaration system to be extended to weed out tenancy abuses.
Compulsory asset declaration system to be extended to weed out tenancy abuses.
Visitors hit Hong Kong over mainland’s ‘golden week’, but no sales boost seen
About a million tourists visit city from September 29 to October 4, but retailers say no major sales benefits were seen.
About a million tourists visit city from September 29 to October 4, but retailers say no major sales benefits were seen.
Hong Kong is top target of digital fraudsters: TransUnion report
Fraudsters are seizing upon increased rates of digital payments to target consumers and businesses in Hong Kong, according to US consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion.
Fraudsters are seizing upon increased rates of digital payments to target consumers and businesses in Hong Kong, according to US consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion.
76% of new talent from outside Hong Kong want city schools for children
Groups behind survey of new talent appeal to education chiefs for more accurate estimates of pupil numbers because of expected influx of children.
Groups behind survey of new talent appeal to education chiefs for more accurate estimates of pupil numbers because of expected influx of children.
Hong Kong cancels this weekend’s night bazaars as Typhoon Koinu looms
Bazaars cancelled over Observatory’s announcement it might upgrade No 1 typhoon warning signal to No 3 alert.
Bazaars cancelled over Observatory’s announcement it might upgrade No 1 typhoon warning signal to No 3 alert.
