These developments are no surprise. Hong Kong was the most prosperous city in China, known for its entrepreneurial zeal and ability to create products with great appeal. The success of these brands were built on a foundation of trust, quality, efficient distribution and a deep...
Being Asia’s premier international finance hub has brought great benefits to Hong Kong’s people. The city has enviable transit infrastructure, one of the world’s best performing school systems and gross income per capita of US$54,370, slightly higher than Germany’s.On my recent trip to the ...
Hong Kong’s fund industry remained resilient amid macroeconomic challenges last year and is starting to rebound now, according to a director of the city’s financial watchdog, who adds that increasing the city’s global competitiveness and its connections with other markets are top priorities for future...
If given HK$8 million (about US$1 million) to spend, entrepreneur Tommie Lo would invest in something that is close to his heart and also benefits society: rescuing dogs.“I want to do something new that is meaningful and impactful,” Lo says. “I’m a big dog lover,...
In a strategic move to become Asia’s innovation hub, Hong Kong is enhancing its efforts to attract start-ups and innovators. The Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2023 policy address revealed a visionary plan, featuring the establishment of a New Industrialisation Development Centre backed by a HK$10...
“This collaboration marks a significant stride in solidifying Hong Kong’s position as a leading international financial centre,” Laurence Li, the FSDC’s chairman, said during the opening ceremony of AFF.The two-day conference, which brings together hundreds of leaders from the government, finance and business communities,...
Angel Chia, who has spent two decades in stockbroking and working with family offices, has been appointed as the executive director of the Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy (HKAWL) to spearhead the city’s bid to be the regional hub for multigenerational fortunes.Chia, the former...
The total gallery space, excluding private viewing rooms, is around a third larger than the previous location, with most of it on the ground floor. Most importantly, the gallery’s artists are thrilled to be in a far more visible space, says Asia managing partner Elaine...
Mainland Chinese restaurant chain Xiaocaiyuan International Holding has filed an initial public offering (IPO) application in Hong Kong, hoping to raise funds to expand its branch network offering fare from the eastern Anhui province.The Tongling, Anhui-based chain joins a handful of companies, mostly from the...
Nearly two-thirds of Asia-Pacific CEOs are not confident in the long-term survival of their company despite an overwhelming majority of leaders taking measures to reinvent their business models, according to a survey by PwC.The lack of confidence was most evident among CEOs in mainland China,...