Shortly after the Court of Final Appeal rejected the Department of Justice’s bid to block British barrister Tim Owen from defending jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying against his national security charges, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced on Monday that he had requested an interpretation of the National Security Law (NSL) for Hong Kong […]
For most laymen in Hong Kong, the courts’ decisions, including the latest and final decision by the Court of Final Appeal (CFA), to allow a British king’s counsel recruited from the UK to defend Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, against charges under the National Security Law for Hong Kong, run counter […]
The national 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) unveiled by the central government in 2021 designated Hong Kong as a future hub for art and cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world. Having a new strategic vision to pursue, the financial city has started to take up another entirely different role in the cultural […]
HONG KONG, Nov 30, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announces the launch of Entrepreneur Day, a three-day (30 November to 2 December) event with the theme of ‘Balance Beyond the Boom’. Packed with a hybrid mix of online and physical seminars and exhibitions, the event explores […]
HONG KONG, Nov 30, 2022 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – AEON信貸財務（亞洲）有限公司（「AEON信貸財務」或「集團」；股份代號：00900）今日宣布建立可持續發展表現掛鈎貸款框架，並與瑞穗銀行有限公司香港分行、三菱日聯銀行日本企業銀行部（香港…
HONG KONG, Nov 30, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) today announced that it has secured its sustainability-linked loan framework and entered agreements for three sustainability-linked loans (the “Loans”), with Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Hong Kong Branch, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Japanese […]
Hong Kong is back in business. The international finance summit, the rejuvenation of the world-renowned Hong Kong Sevens and a monthlong nonstop list of activities drawing world attention is proof of it. Ever since the 2019 insurrection riots, Hong Kong has been on the losing end of world respect, mainly because of the negativity of […]
Suspect Jimmy Lai Chee-ying successfully persuaded the High Court to allow him to be represented by a UK barrister, Tim Owen KC, in his trial for collaboration with foreign forces to endanger national security. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government’s appeal to the Court of Appeal failed, and its further appeal to the Court […]
Hong Kong has taken one step further toward its full reopening by reducing the number of COVID-19 PCR tests for international arrivals from four to two as of Nov 21. The amendment requires travelers to conduct the PCR test only at the airport and on the second day, but the daily rapid antigen test (RAT) […]
It is reassuring to see Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu drive the agenda in relation to the role that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region can play in becoming a vibrant regional and ultimately an international cultural hub. He has correctly identified the need for greater support for the creative industries that will undoubtedly pay […]
HONG KONG, Nov 27, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – With a lengthy history as a global trading port, Hong Kong this week hosted the 6th edition of Hong Kong Maritime Week. The week’s flagship event was the 12th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), jointly organised by the Government of the Hong […]
HONG KONG, Nov 25, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Tat Hong Equipment Service Co., Ltd. (“Tat Hong” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (Stock Code: 2153), the first foreign-owned tower crane service provider established in the PRC, has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2022 […]
HONG KONG, Nov 25, 2022 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – 達豐設備服務有限公司（「達豐」或「公司」，連同其附屬公司統稱「集團」）（股份代號：2153）為在中國成立的首家外資塔式起重機服務供應商，公佈其截至2022年9月30日止六個月（「期內」）的中…
HONG KONG, Nov 25, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Jacobson Pharma Corporation Limited (“Jacobson Pharma” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 2633), a leading company engaged in the research, development, production, marketing and sale of essential medicines, specialty drugs and branded healthcare products, today announced the interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries […]
HONG KONG, Nov 25, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) has announced the winners of the Directors Of The Year Awards (“DYA”) 2022. As the flagship project of HKIoD, DYA is one of the most prestigious business accolades in Hong Kong and the first of its kind […]
HONG KONG, Nov 25, 2022 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – 據香港萬得通訊社報道，近日，享譽全球的國際權威評級機構——穆迪投資者服務公司（Moody’s Investors Service，以下簡稱「穆迪」） 發布報告，確認渤海銀行股份有限公司（以下…
Hong Kong’s return to regional and international prominence is being driven by advocacy of the new chief executive, the return of global events, the proximity and support of the Chinese mainland, and Hong Kong residents’ resilience, vitality and dynamism. Despite ongoing global and regional uncertainties, Hong Kong is roaring back to the forefront of the […]
With the opening of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, the landscape of the West Kowloon Cultural District splits into two centers — the museum of artifacts in the west, and the heritage of ancient performing arts in the east. Thus the district embraces two systems: one focusing on traditional Chinese opera (xiqu) and the other […]
HONG KONG, Nov 24, 2022 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – 香港市場有望新添一枚稀缺保險標的。11月21日，港交所文件顯示，陽光保險集團股份有限公司（「陽光保險」）通過聆訊，赴港上市進入衝刺階段。若陽光保險成功登陸港交所，將成為中國第10家上市險企，…
The Court of Appeal on Monday rejected a bid by the Department of Justice to take arguments to the Court of Final Appeal against the High Court’s ruling that permitted Timothy Owen, a British barrister, to represent Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, jailed Hong Kong media tycoon, in his upcoming national security trial. Lai has been charged […]
Hong Kong has been plagued by a “double whammy” in terms of politics and health since 2019. On the political front, the city has been subjected to Western sanctions against the backdrop of Sino-US tensions, and its status as Asia’s international financial center seems to be losing ground to that of Singapore, which is in […]
HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Perfect Medical Health Management Limited (the “Company” , Stock Code: 1830.HK), one of the largest aesthetic medical operators in the world, together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”), is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 […]
HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2022 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – 隨著全球電動汽車電池的市場規模逐步增長，作為動力電池重要原材料之一的鎳，其需求端也迎來爆發，並帶動相關企業成為市場關注熱點。11月21日-11月24日，鎳全產業鏈龍頭寧波力勤資源科技股份有限…
HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Supported by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong, hosted by CT Group, and organized by New Media Foundation and Aliquantum Group, “Vietnam – Hong Kong: New Vision . New Opportunities – Smart Cities’ Leaders” forum-cum-luncheon (the “forum”) was successfully held at Island […]
HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The 12th edition of the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in […]
HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2022 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – 在國內持續推進雙碳目標浪潮下，新能源汽車市場迎來提速發展時期，高鎳三元電池亦同步開啟發展「新紀元」，提早進軍鎳產業的企業站上新能源汽車發展風口，成為了市場「寵兒」。11月21日，寧波力勤資源…
HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2022 – (亞太商訊 via SEAPRWire.com) – 10月以來，港股IPO市場有所回暖，近期上市的11只新股中，僅1只首日破發。市場復蘇之際，又一隻優質新股進入招股期。11月21日，全球最大的鎳產品貿易商寧波力勤資源科技股份有限公司（下稱「力…
HONG KONG, Nov 21, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – More than 200 Thai business leaders today joined a lunch seminar organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in Bangkok, affirming the Thai business community’s confidence in Hong Kong’s role to help businesses in the region grow and tap into opportunities in […]
Hong Kong must maintain its distinctive status and advantages to create a strong impetus for growth, unlock enormous creativity and the development potential of Hong Kong society, and expand its exchanges with the rest of the world, as President Xi Jinping highlighted in his speech at the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the […]
Multiculturalism, diversity and gender equality, as defined by the West, have evolved into something far different than originally intended. They have also become interlinked and often result in accusations of social toxicity for whoever questions any of their noble intentions. The West often professes utopian potential outcomes to its multicultural, diversity or gender equality policies; […]