Hong Kong could reap as much as HK$428 million (US$54.5 million) in economic benefits from the city’s eight-day football festival, experts have said, bringing about a windfall for sectors such as retail, hospitality and transport. One hotel sector representative said his firm expected a 12 per cent increase in room rates over the event period…
China’s industrial earnings fell for a second straight month, with authorities set to intensify their drive to rein in excessive competition that’s dragging down prices and compounding the pain from US tariffs. Industrial profits dropped 4.3% last month from a year earlier, after a contraction of 9.1% in May, according to data released Sunday by…
South Korean stocks, already this year’s best performers among the world’s major markets, are becoming a magnet for foreign investors as bold regulatory reforms to lift valuations and empower minority shareholders gain traction. Just this month, policymakers voted in favor of pivotal law changes to make board members legally accountable to all shareholders. They are…
The technological dividend of passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) spanned over a decade from 2013 to 2023, while TOPCon achieved full industry coverage in China in less than three years. Over the past two years, its capacity has rapidly expanded, significantly squeezing profit margins. Amid fierce internal competition, how to survive in the ‘red ocean’…
Friday, July 25, 2025 To enhance the overall tourist experience, Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation now offers a new lost property delivery service with SF Express. This new service seeks to streamline the experience for lost items while traveling in Hong Kong’s vast public transport network for tourists. The provision of returning service for recovered items…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS » Hong Kong Shifts Tourism Strategies To Focus On The Preservation Of Local Culture And The Growth Of Eco-Tourism Initiatives Friday, July 25, 2025 Hong Kong’s tourism industry has long been a force behind the city’s economic growth, but it has also brought problems and discontent like overcrowding, surging…
A revival in Hong Kong stocks has provided bumper returns for Prusik Investment Management, which placed early bets on once-unloved property and conglomerate shares in the financial hub. Chief Investment Officer Tom Naughton is confident that further gains lie ahead. The money manager’s $787 million flagship fund has more than a third of its money…
Between 2012 and 2018, Hong Kong experienced substantial growth, partly driven by a notable rise in tourism. During this period, Ocean Park often operated at full capacity, and the MTR was frequently crowded with travellers carrying suitcases. The streets of many neighbourhoods were transformed to provide goods and services mainly catering to mainland visitors. For…
The two countries hope the accord will boost trade between them by 25.5 billion pounds. The United Kingdom and India have signed a trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on goods from textiles to whisky, cars and spices and allow more market access for businesses. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the agreement on Thursday…
Thursday, July 24, 2025 With the goal of increasing tourism and enticing visitors and residents to take advantage of the city’s many attractions, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has greatly broadened its “Hong Kong Summer Viva” campaign, now providing over 260 special offers. The campaign, which was first introduced in the second half of…