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Greater Bay Area
Greater Bay Area
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.
Tourists enjoy a visit to the Ruins of St Paul’s in Macau. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, Macau not rivals for tourist trade, industry leaders say

Two cities offer distinct experiences and can benefit from sharing visitor flows, Macau Government Tourism Office chief says.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Hong Kong on the right track in aligning with national goals

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong must remain outward-looking to thrive: past and present TDC leaders

Hong Kong economy

Top legislative body to discuss Hong Kong’s shared control at upgraded crossing

China’s top legislative body will discuss Hong Kong’s shared control over Huanggang crossing as 24-hour fast-track checkpoint set to open in July.

The new Huanggang Port will be the first 24-hour checkpoint connecting Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics

Xia ‘fully recognises’ Hong Kong I&T efforts, urges city to seize opportunities

Beijing official visits Northern Metropolis sites, including Yuen Long microelectronics centre and Hetao hub.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | 5-year-plan will help Hong Kong hone its strengths to serve the nation

The recently launched public consultation on the blueprint is critical as it enables the community to come together and plan for the future.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong to visit city on Tuesday, check on megaproject

Hong Kong government says Xia Baolong to gauge city’s alignment with national five-year plan and development of Northern Metropolis.

Xia Baolong (left), director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, shakes hands with Chief Executive John Lee during a previous visit to the city. Photo: Elson Li
Art

Meet the young collectors shaking up the art scene in China’s Greater Bay Area

From Hong Kong to Shenzhen and Guangzhou, a new generation of collectors is emerging who are more keen to share their art with the public.

Family offices

European wealth turns to Hong Kong as 30 family offices eye operations

Wealthy European families are looking to Hong Kong as a base for Asian investments, drawn by tax incentives and new growth opportunities.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong blueprint to plug economic gaps, boost inclusion and AI, Paul Chan says

Finance chief also says city will make Northern Metropolis megaproject ‘spatial carrier’ for emerging industries.

Residents buy food from Hong Kong’s first smart catering robot at Wan Tau Tong Square in Tai Po. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | To capitalise on yacht tourism, Hong Kong must get all hands on deck

With a boost from the mainland, the city can now get to work on achieving its maritime hospitality potential.

Yachts at Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter on March 25. Photo: Jelly Tse
Wealth management

Hong Kong gazettes tax break for fund manager bonuses to boost wealth hub role

The tax reform bill, which the government expects will attract talent to the city, is set to be read by lawmakers on June 24.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong can be more than New York and Silicon Valley combined: Paul Chan

Finance chief touts city’s advanced manufacturing capability through Greater Bay Area integration, which he says US rivals lack.

Hong Kong society

No barriers for 50,000 users of new ‘seamless’ e-channels at mega bridge

Facial recognition technology will allow people to clear immigration in five seconds using new e-channels at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.

The new “seamless” e-channels will come into operation later this month. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Can Hong Kong’s upgraded Shenzhen crossing really cut clearance to just 5 minutes?

New Huanggang crossing will feature joint clearance with 134 automated channels, cutting immigration process by 25 minutes, authorities say.

Hong Kong and Shenzhen’s new border crossing in the redeveloped Huanggang Port Building will house both sides’ immigration under one roof. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hongkongers should be very interested in the Pinglu Canal

China-Asean trade is expected to surge as the Pinglu Canal synergises with the Hainan free-trade zone – creating demand for services Hong Kong can provide.

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China travel

Why are international music acts choosing Shenzhen over Hong Kong?

Bigger and better venues, lower costs and cheaper visas are all seeing touring music acts opt for gigs in the mainland Chinese city.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hong Kong and Kazakhstan are drawing closer

As Kazakhstan seeks to diversify its financial partnerships and deepen engagement with China, Hong Kong’s offerings stand out.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visits the Astana Hub to learn about the latest Kazakh developments in artificial intelligence on June 1, in Kazakhstan. Photo: ISD
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme opens to 5 more Greater Bay Area cities

Daily quota for trips to Hong Kong’s urban areas will also be doubled to 200 from July 25.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong should adopt the ‘Hefei model’ in the Northern Metropolis

If the Northen Metropolis megaproject is to accelerate, a fundamental overhaul of the existing legal framework and development model is required.

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Hong Kong society

How travel permit for non-Chinese in Hong Kong has redefined weekends over border

Permanent residents holding foreign passports say their lifestyles have changed with advantages of travel permit launched two years ago.

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Clearing immigration to enter Shenzhen now takes 10 to 20 seconds using e-channels, as opposed to the 30 to 40 minutes previously needed to go through a staffed immigration counter, says Vishal Melwani, president of the India Association. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Mainlanders can still open bank accounts in Hong Kong despite new rules: HKMA

Some mainlanders have reported having applications to open Hong Kong accounts rejected amid China’s tightening cross-border investment controls.

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A pedestrian walks past HSBC’s branch at Pedder Street in Hong Kong. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | For airport city to take off, Hong Kong must learn from 11 Skies failure

When the market the project was designed for has largely disappeared, the more useful question is whether it can adapt.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs visits Hengqin in push for integration

HKMAO’s Xia Baolong visits university town, research institutes and innovation and technology companies in Hengqin zone.

Hong Kong economy

MTR Corp boss Jacob Kam elected chairman of Hong Kong’s largest business chamber

Kam takes over as head of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce for one-year term.

Jacob Kam (left) shake hands with Agnes Chan as chamber deputy chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok looks on. Photo: Dickson Lee
Wealth management

The price of a long life: Hongkongers may need US$910,000 to retire

Study urges more tax incentives for voluntary pension savings, while a lawmaker suggests retirees consider lower-cost living in the Greater Bay Area.

Retirees exercise at a Hong Kong park. Rising life expectancy means some Hongkongers may need up to US$910,000 to fund a comfortable retirement, according to a new study. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

‘At least 1 firm under Kazakh wealth fund will list in Hong Kong this year’

Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma points to Kazakhstan’s huge potential as it seeks to privatise state-owned companies.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Hublot unveils new boutique at The Venetian Macao

To mark the occasion, Hublot is also introducing the Big Bang Ceramic Carbon timepiece – exclusively available in Greater China.

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