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In Depth: The Tide Turns on Hong Kong’s Talent Influx
Caixin
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“Fifteen years of free compulsory education, children can enter top-tier universities with lower exam scores, and you can bypass the mainland’s grueling college entrance exams. A Hong Kong passport offers visa-free access to 171 countries — the...
Canadia Bank Opens Representative Office in Hong Kong
Fintech Hong Kong
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September 12, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Hong Kong News once a month in your Inbox Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced that Canadia Bank, one of Cambodia’s leading financial groups, has established a representative office in Hong Kong. The move,...
Hong Kong to boost non-local student quota at universities to a maximum of 50%
South China Morning Post
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September 12, 2025
Hong Kong’s leader will further increase the non-local undergraduate quota at public universities to a maximum of 50 per cent in next Wednesday’s policy address, while the number of places for local students will remain unchanged, the Post has...
Hong Kong lawmakers reject bill on same-sex partnerships despite court order
Macao News
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September 12, 2025
Hong Kong’s legislature has vetoed a government bill that would have granted same-sex couples some of the same rights as heterosexual couples, marking a significant setback for LGBTQ rights in the city, according to multiple media outlets. The...
Hong Kong Hedge Funds Accelerate Cloud Transformation with AWS
South China Morning Post
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September 12, 2025
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong’s financial sector navigates rapid technological change and increasing market competitiveness, hedge funds are embracing cloud technology to accelerate their...
Global Sources Hong Kong Shows 2025: Esports, AI & World Cup Gear Take Center Stage
Gizmochina
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September 12, 2025
Global Sources Hong Kong Shows 2025 will take place at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, from October 11 to 30, 2025, bringing together thousands of suppliers, buyers, and innovators under one roof. With three dedicated phases, the event will highlight...
Why is China Written on Hong Kong Cricket Team Jersey for Asia Cup 2025?
Latestly
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September 12, 2025
Why is the name 'China' written on the Hong Kong cricket team jersey for the Asia Cup 2025? This question might have popped up in the minds of fans who have been watching the Hong Kong Cricket Team in action at the Asia Cup 2025. The Asia Cup 2025...
Ten Years: has the hit film’s dystopian vision of Hong Kong in 2025 become a reality?
The Guardian
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September 12, 2025
A taxi driver struggles to keep working as his native language of Cantonese is sidelined for Mandarin. Petty gangsters do the work of the authorities amid a violent debate about a national security law. Supporters of Hong Kong independence are...
Hong Kong International School sued by US church, faces possible eviction from Repulse Bay campus
Hong Kong Free Press
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September 11, 2025
Hong Kong International School (HKIS) faces possible eviction from its Repulse Bay campus after its US-based founder sued it for alleged financial mismanagement and said it is serving only an “elite” section of Hong Kong. Hong Kong International...
PolyU and Lands Department join forces to drive surveying and geospatial innovations for Hong Kong’s digital transformation
The National Tribune
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September 12, 2025
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Lands Department of the HKSAR Government today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework for advancing the development of smart survey, mapping and...
Hong Kong tourism’s future hinges on forging connections with visitors
South China Morning Post
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September 11, 2025
Hong Kong stands at a pivotal moment in its tourism journey. The city has made commendable efforts in reigniting interest – through government subsidies, mega-events and promotional campaigns. Even so, the question remains: how do we ensure this...
Maison&Objet returns to Hong Kong
Australian Giftguide
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September 12, 2025
Maison&Objet returns to Hong Kong personAustralian GiftGuide Team calendar_monthSeptember 12, 2025 Maison&Objet is coming back to Hong Kong with an expanded event, aiming to solidify Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s premier hub for design lifestyle,...
Hong Kong leaps to fourth place in global talent ranking, tops Asia: report
Global Times
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Hong Kong Photo: VCG In response to the latest World Talent Ranking, which shows that Hong Kong has leaped to fourth place and become the top market in Asia, a spokesperson from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said...
Trip.com launches free layover tours at Hong Kong Airport
TTG Asia
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September 11, 2025
Trip.com has launched a Free Layover Tour Service at Hong Kong International Airport, allowing travellers with layovers of seven hours or more to explore the city. The service offers six half-day itineraries, three free and three premium, all...
6 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese talents to catch at Singapore Design Week
South China Morning Post
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September 12, 2025
As the Lion City celebrates its 60th anniversary, Singapore Design Week – which kicks off today, on September 11 – is also celebrating creativity. Here are six designers to watch out for. Duyi Han Atelier Duyi Han Work: They Told Me Duyi Han....
To Summer Opens Flagship Store In Hong Kong, Fusing Local Tradition With Eastern Ethos
Retail News Asia
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September 12, 2025
To Summer, a premier fragrance brand based in Beijing, has broadened its operations beyond China’s mainland by inaugurating its debut store in Hong Kong. A Blend of Local Culture and Eastern Spirit Situated in Causeway Bay, the new outlet is...
LGBTQ rights setback takes toll in Hong Kong
Taipei Times
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September 11, 2025
At a tiny, cluttered apartment in Hong Kong, four people sat around a large rainbow flag and quietly started to embroider. Just hours before, the territory’s Legislative Council overwhelmingly vetoed a government bill that would have granted...
Hong Kong lawmakers reject bill on same-sex couples’ rights
GCN
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September 11, 2025
Lawmakers in Hong Kong have voted against a bill that would have granted rights to same-sex couples who entered a civil partnership or marriage abroad. The move has received widespread backlash both from local activists and internationally. On...
‘Nothing more’ Hong Kong gov’t can do in near future after same-sex partnership bill fails, legal scholar says
Hong Kong Free Press
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September 12, 2025
The Hong Kong government has “made its best endeavours” to comply with a court ruling to legislate a framework for same-sex partnerships, a legal expert has said after the bill was voted down by the city’s “opposition-free” legislature. Lawmakers...
Hong Kong Cricketer Reflects on Journey to International Play
Times News Global
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September 11, 2025
Dubai, UAE — Hong Kong cricketer Jan Coetzee, 36, has made a remarkable journey from uncertainty to becoming a key player on his national squad. After being released by the Lions in South Africa in 2019, he contemplated leaving cricket altogether....