US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summitAmerican business leaders are heading to China for a summit with President Xi Jinping. They aim to resolve ongoing business challenges and ...
12 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
India's new envoy to China presents credentials copy to Chinese Foreign MinistryIndia's new envoy Vikram Doraiswami has presented his credentials to China's Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei in Beijing. Doraiswami als...
08 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Thomas Cook India adds 16 currencies to its prepaid forex cardsThomas Cook India has increased its prepaid Forex Card offerings to 28 global currencies. This expansion caters to growing travel demand to...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Why are oil prices up today while natural gas futures continue to drop now? Oil market surge, gas decline, Brent crude futures, Waha Hub prices explainedWhy are oil prices up today while natural gas futures continue to drop now? Oil prices moved near levels last seen in 2022 as geopolitical ...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
India to issue tourist visas for Chinese nationals 5 yrs after Galwan clashIndia has updated rules for Chinese tourists, Buddhist pilgrims, and diplomats. This comes after the Galwan clashes and aims to facilitate ...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Hong Kong allows cheaper home purchases for investment visasHong Kong is reducing the investment threshold for residential property purchases under its investor visa program to HK$30 million, aiming ...
17 Sep, 2025, 10.42 AM IST
Hong Kong works on image overhaul to attract overseas visitorsHong Kong is actively working to revive its global image and reestablish itself as a major Asian events hub after years of political unrest...
08 May, 2025, 10.48 AM IST
Best restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau according to MichelinThe Michelin Guide has added Amber in Hong Kong to its list of three-star restaurants, now totaling nine in Hong Kong and Macau. Amber was ...
13 Mar, 2025, 05.53 PM IST
A tiny island nation is selling passports. Its main USP? The visa-free access it opens up to the worldForeigners can buy Nauruan passports for at least $140,500, gaining visa-free access to countries like the UK and Singapore, though they ar...
19 Feb, 2025, 11.28 AM IST
India issues advisory for nationals visiting Hong Kong urging for Pre-Arrival RegistrationThe Consulate General of India in Hong Kong has issued an advisory for Indian nationals planning short visits, less than 14 days, to the re...
21 Mar, 2024, 10.19 AM IST
Hong Kong's new Investment Entrant Scheme sparks global investor interestHong Kong launched the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme on March 1, requiring applicants to invest at least HK$30 million in permissib...
05 Mar, 2024, 12.00 PM IST
Hong Kong to give away 500,000 air tickets to revive tourismThe government is seeking to revive the economy and repair Hong Kong’s global image which was damaged by often-violent protests in 2019, th...
02 Feb, 2023, 06.46 PM IST
Indian professionals to benefit from Hong Kong's new talent schemeWith the city's workforce shrinking by about 140,000 people over the last two years, Chief Executive John Lee announced the "Top Talent Pas...
30 Oct, 2022, 01.39 PM IST
Australia ends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends visasThe move comes after China bypassed Hong Kong's Legislative Council to impose the sweeping security legislation without public consultation...
09 Jul, 2020, 10.43 AM IST
Visa, immigration system should not create additional hurdles: GovtIndia has conveyed to Hong Kong that it is important that visa and immigration system help people-to-people exchanges after it scrapped vis...
08 Feb, 2017, 07.24 PM IST
No visa on arrival in Hong Kong for Indians nowWhile Thailand has either waived or halved visitor visa fees for Indians for three months, Hong Kong now wants them to take pre-authorisati...
21 Dec, 2016, 09.50 AM IST
Hong Kong drops scrapping visa-free facility for Indians: ReportA media report recently said the proposal to scrap the visa-free facility for Indians was mooted by members of the Liberal Party.
19 Jun, 2015, 04.25 PM IST