Germany wishes peaceful Hong Kong resolution
Wuhan – German Chancellor Angela Merkel renewed calls for a peaceful solution to unrest in Hong Kong on Saturday during her trip to China. The Hong Kong protests have overshadowed a three-day visit Merkel had planned to use to press … Continue reading Germany wishes peaceful Hong Kong resolution
Hong Kong: The endangered golden goose ?
Hong Kong – As China’s key offshore financial center, Hong Kong has been playing a unique role in facilitating Mainland China’s integration with the global economy since the opening up of its market in the late 1970s. However, the trade … Continue reading Hong Kong: The endangered golden goose ?
Hong Kong facing worst crisis since 1997 handover
Shanghai – Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi told a Hong Kong business delegation that more support should be given to the city’s government to end violence that has evolved into the biggest crisis it has faced since the return to … Continue reading Hong Kong facing worst crisis since 1997 handover
Sandbox VR builds hyperrealistic VR games
Hong Kong – A swarm of monster bugs are running toward towards me and I’m frantically shooting at them, all while trying to ignore the fact that I’m standing right at the edge of a skyscraper. As someone with acrophobia, … Continue reading Sandbox VR builds hyperrealistic VR games
Luckin Coffee chief asks banks for $200 million loan
Hong Kong – Chinese startup Luckin Coffee’s chairman is seeking a loan of at least $200 million from banks including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley under a deal that would award them mandates in the firm’s planned U.S. IPO, people … Continue reading Luckin Coffee chief asks banks for $200 million loan
Cathay Pacific making profit again
Hong Kong – Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd projected its annual profit at more than double analyst estimates as its turnaround plan designed to cut costs and boost revenue pays off, sending its shares surging nearly 9 percent on … Continue reading Cathay Pacific making profit again
Hong Kong welcomes New Year with big firework
Hong Kong – Hundreds of thousands of revellers in Hong Kong began the new year with the thunderous roar of HK$14 million (US$1.8 million) worth of fireworks going off above Victoria Harbour at the stroke of midnight. At least 340,000 … Continue reading Hong Kong welcomes New Year with big firework
Mega-bridge linking Hong Kong to mainland opened
Hong Kong — China on Tuesday opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge linking Hong Kong to the mainland, a feat of engineering carrying immense economic and political significance. Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a ceremony in the city of … Continue reading Mega-bridge linking Hong Kong to mainland opened
IFFAM : Aaron Kwok announced as Talent Ambassador
Macao – The International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM) announced the appointment of Hong Kong based star Aaron Kwok as the first of this year’s Talent Ambassadors for the 3rd edition of the festival, which will take place from … Continue reading IFFAM : Aaron Kwok announced as Talent Ambassador
636 million foreigners travel to Asia-Pacific region
Bangkok – With a cumulative count of 636 million foreign arrivals into the region in 2017, Asia Pacific sets a new record – according to a report released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Covering 47 destinations across … Continue reading 636 million foreigners travel to Asia-Pacific region