Alipay+ introduces smart glasses payment solution in Hong Kong  

Alipay+, the unified wallet gateway service operated by Ant International, has introduced a smart glasses-embedded payment solution for global e-wallets.  The first real-world transaction using this technology took place in Hong Kong.   It was completed in …

Hong Kong’s research strength is vital to China’s third wave of reform

As Shenzhen approaches 45 years as a special economic zone (SEZ), the importance of opening up in driving China’s progress was stressed by none other than Huawei Technologies founder Ren Zhengfei. “The more open the country becomes, the more it will drive …

Man charged in connection with HK$3 million Hong Kong Hermes bag robbery

A man has been charged in Hong Kong for allegedly robbing nearly HK$3 million (US$382,170) worth of pre-owned valuables including Hermes handbags from a shop before fleeing to Thailand and being sent back to the city. Police said that the suspect, 30, …

Alsco Refiles For Hong Kong IPO Amid Less Favorable Conditions

Slowing growth, a shaky valuation and high receivables could cloud the latest listing attempt by China's top provider of reusable packaging materials for the auto sector Key Takeaways: Alsco has filed to list in Hong Kong, reporting its profit fell by …

Hong Kong teachers allegedly told to avoid US Independence Day events

Teachers in Hong Kong have been warned to keep themselves and students away from any US Independence Day celebrations as they may breach national security laws, educators have alleged. A text message purportedly sent by the principal of a Hong Kong school …

Rachel Arnold to face Hong Kong’s Tze Lok in Asian Women’s Individual Squash C’ships final

KUCHING: National squash ace Rachel Arnold emerged as Malaysia’s sole representative to advance to the final of the 23rd Asian Individual Squash Championships after defeating fellow Malaysian Aifa Azman in the women’s semi-final at the Sarawak Squash …

Bayao Cafe bring Hong Kong food culture to North Quincy

Bayao Cafe, at 429 Hancock St. in North Quincy, on Monday, June 16, 2025.Greg Derr/The Patriot LedgerThe owners of North Quincy's Bayao Cafe – Jacky Wan, Kenneth Liu and Patrick Zhong – on Monday, June 16, 2025.Greg Derr/The Patriot …

Unisound Launches Modest IPO In Crowded Hong Kong Market

The AI services provider is aiming to raise a relatively modest $40 million, or just over 2% of its share capital, as it rapidly burns through its cash Key Takeaways: Unisound aims to raise about $40 million through a Hong Kong IPO, with its shares set to …

East meets West menu: New Hong Kong cafe has fare from curry to spaghetti

Hong Kong wedding firm boss arrested as closure leaves couples in lurch

Customs officers have arrested the owner of a Hong Kong wedding decoration company that closed suddenly, leaving more than 100 engaged couples in dismay, with the firm revealed to have racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debts. Acting assistant …