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The "Greater Bay Area" refers to the Chinese government's scheme to link the cities of Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing into an integrated economic and business hub.
Government-owned Hong Kong Investment Corporation teams up with local AI specialist SmartMore, with more hi-tech investments on the horizon.
Financial Secretary’s joint tour with Guangdong and Macau delegations to France and California help secure the city’s rightful position on the world stage
City should seize the opportunity to revive the plan, adjust the goals and strategy, and rally public support.
Hong Kong must walk the talk, and get Beijing’s backing to showcase how ‘two systems’ is not only alive but working well.
As campaign to attract young professionals to city gathers pace, the backing of the central government may yet make all the difference.
- The Chinese premium electric vehicle start-up plans to build a factory and establish its global headquarters in Hong Kong as it looks to gain a foothold in the industry
Hong Kong’s monetary authority plans to sign an agreement with the Chinese central bank to find ways to enhance cross-border remittance services to make it easier for Hongkongers who work or retire on the mainland.
Road link to open on Sunday, as Hong Kong tourism sector eyes opportunities of shorter trips across Pearl River Delta.
Limit raised from HK$5,400 to HK$16,100 if visitors buy goods at duty-free stores at border crossings, or HK$12,900 for other shopping.
The HKIC will use its initial corpus of HK$62 billion (US$8 billion) to support innovative start-ups, enhance economic growth and generate returns for the government.
New link trims travel time between Hong Kong and Zhongshan from 2½ hours to 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Guangzhou-based green group also says ecological impact of building San Tin Technopole goes against national conservation policies.
Health chief Lo Chung-mau says planned facility in collaboration with Shenzhen will harness ‘real world data’ to speed up approval process.
WeBank’s Hong Kong subsidiary will manage the digital lender’s overseas business, and offer services to countries and regions covered by the Belt and Road Initiative.
Annual book fair to return on July 17, with organisers to offer joint passes for Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks.
John Lee will travel to Guangzhou to discuss collaboration on range of issues, says constitutional reform not a priority.
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says government is looking at more ideas to support the elderly and their carers.
Regina Ip says data showing more than 60,000 vehicles had made use of cross-border travel scheme could provide valuable insights.
Hong Kong is the 21st office in Partners Group’s global network, which the private-equity firm plans to use as a stepping stone into mainland China.
New technology a ‘double-edged sword’ that can drive innovation but also spur misinformation, executives say at industry forum.
Cross-sea span set to open at end of June will significantly cut travel times between the two cities, and is expected to deliver more balanced development.
I·PARK2, a waste-to-energy incinerator in Tuen Mun’s Tsang Tsui, was originally expected to be completed in the early 2030s.
The focus on food underscores how the casino hub is trying to diversify its economy from its biggest tax revenue contributor.
Macau Journalists Association accuses local authorities of ‘abusing the law’ over decision to bar CUHK’s Vivian Tam from entering city.
Issues stemming from ‘power play between nations’ exert ‘biggest pressure’ on Hong Kong as a part of China, John Lee says.
Chief Secretary Eric Chan says bay area vulnerable to dangers of extreme weather, as officials sign cooperation agreement.
Established by a Chinese University of Hong Kong professor in 2019, SmartMore has been tasked with boosting the city’s technology ecosystem.
Biotech firm founder Elvis Yu and AI content company founder Wang Cong explain why they moved to Qianhai, but Hong Kong is key to plans.
The partnership ensures the company will use Hong Kong as its base of development and make the city’s stock market its first choice for any future listing.
Greater Bay Area’s economic prowess has grown over past five years as cooperation with Hong Kong and Macau deepened, official says.
