Hong Kong’s finance chief expects the tourism sector to make a robust recovery this year, citing the 10 and 18 per cent year-on-year growth in the number of mainland Chinese and international visitor arrivals recorded in the first five months. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said he was…
Hong Kong’s finance chief expects the tourism sector to make a robust recovery this year, citing the 10 and 18 per cent year-on-year growth in the number of mainland Chinese and international visitor arrivals recorded in the first five months. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said he was…
Hong Kong’s Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing has announced dozens of measures to promote the “silver economy” and address the needs of the city’s ageing population. These cover five main areas: boosting consumption, developing tailor-made products, promoting quality assurance of “silver” products, strengthening financial and insurance protection, and encouraging older residents to re-enter the…
HONG KONG – The International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum of the Boao Forum for Asia 2025 kicked off in Hong Kong for the first time on Friday. The two-day event features a plenary session, 10 special forums as well as several cutting-edge dialogues and roundtables under the theme “Transitioning towards the Future: Powered by…
Syfe, a Singapore-based robo financial adviser and digital investment platform operator, has raised US$80 million in its Series C funding round, as the company pushes to expand its wealth management product offerings in Hong Kong. This round includes new all-equity financing worth US$53 million at a significantly higher valuation, according to the fintech start-up’s statement…
Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong Commands Global Attention As The Powerful Gateway To Mainland China’s Diverse Attractions Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Hong Kong must become the premier tourism gateway to mainland China, offering travelers seamless access to rich culture, history, and diverse experiences across the region. Hong Kong’s tourism strategy should be…
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to identify fresh areas for economic growth as he expressed confidence in working with the newly appointed director of Beijing’s liaison office to speed up the city’s development. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made the remarks as he met office director Zhou Ji at Government House on Saturday. They exchanged…
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will ramp up efforts to encourage family and business visitors to extend their stay in the city by promoting diverse travel experiences, the body’s new chief has said. Board chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok said on Friday that Hong Kong could no longer rely on past glories by only promoting itself…
In the wake of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s successful visits to Qatar and Kuwait, Hong Kong’s efforts to deepen connections with emerging markets are gaining strong momentum. The signing of 59 memorandums of understanding and agreements has laid the groundwork for advancing the city’s economic and cultural links with the Middle East. The visit…
Hong Kong’s largest teacher training institute is set to increase admissions to its self-financed taught master’s programmes in the new school year to almost twice the previous number, as part of a broader initiative to ensure financial sustainability amid a declining birth rate. Professor John Lee Chi-kin, president of the Education University of Hong Kong…