The escalating US-China trade tensions have prompted more European business chambers to seek collaboration opportunities in Qianhai, a special economic zone in Shenzhen near Hong Kong, according to a mainland-based incubator on Wednesday. Tech firms in Qianhai and Nansha, a district in southern Guangzhou, also said Hong Kong, as an international hub, now played a…
Sweeping lay-offs by the US Department of Government Efficiency have reportedly eliminated over 275,000 federal jobs and displaced skilled professionals in academia and the sciences, intensifying global talent competition. Faced with uncertainty, many are now seeking opportunities abroad. This has created a space for other countries and regions to step in, utilising flexible immigration policies,…
Hong Kong must transform itself from a transshipment port into a global supply chain services hub to navigate a raging US-China trade war while leveraging its position as an international shipping and trading centre, industry leaders have said. Kennedy Wong Ying-ho, honorary president of the Hong Kong Chinese Importers’ and Exporters’ Association, said on Thursday…
While yachting is often perceived as an activity for the privileged few, Lawrence Chow entered the world of sailing by spending about HK$16,000 (US$2,063) to buy a boat with two friends about 10 years ago. “It is a small boat but very affordable, splitting between three people, and we can enjoy the water,” said Chow,…
HONG KONG, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On April 14, the “Colorful Park Province, Backyard of the Greater Bay Area – Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Media Tour to Guizhou,” co-organized by Hong Kong’s TVB, started with a visit to the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area in Libo. The group included nineteen participants, among them journalists from…
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Recent discussions in Beijing over Hong Kong’s tourism have emphasised the potential of its islands and coastal resources for the development of distinctive experiences. Returning from her visit, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, spoke of how Hong…
Recent discussions in Beijing over Hong Kong’s tourism have emphasised the potential of its islands and coastal resources for the development of distinctive experiences. Returning from her visit, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, spoke of how Hong…
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivers a speech during a conference organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations at Wan Chai in the city, April 10, 2025. (ADAM LAM /CHINA DAILY) HONG KONG – Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Thursday urged overseas Chinese living in Hong Kong to stand…
Ant Digital Technologies, the technology arm of Ant Group, has chosen Hong Kong for its international headquarters in a show of commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3 technologies, the unit announced on Tuesday. The subsidiary cited Hong Kong’s role as a “bridgehead” for its global strategy. The company plans to establish joint laboratories with…