In central Hong Kong, anyone can enter HSBC’s headquarters via an escalator. Rising through an opening, visitors will find themselves in the impressive atrium of the Norman Foster-designed building. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader presses on with extradition bill undeterred by critics
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday that her administration was determined to push through an extradition bill that could see individuals sent back to mainland China for trial, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong looks to raise up to $1 billion in green bonds
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong is looking to raise between $500 million and $1 billion in five-year green bonds as the former British colony looks to establish itself as a center for green finance. ... ( read original story ...)
‘Trojan horse’ medical law will lead to flood of underqualified doctors from mainland China, claim Hong Kong lawmakers
A bill put forward by a pro-establishment lawmaker to ease rules to help attract foreign doctors to work in Hong Kong has been branded a “Trojan horse”, that would result in the influx of mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent’s $65 Billion Wipeout Bodes Ill for Hong Kong Stocks
(Bloomberg) -- A quickening tumble in Tencent Holdings Ltd. is likely to aggravate this month’s slump in Hong Kong equities as the trade war intensifies in the tech sector. Tencent has plunged 14 ... ( read original story ...)
Xinyi Energy Raises $465 Million in Hong Kong IPO
(Bloomberg) -- Xinyi Energy Holdings Ltd., a Chinese solar farm operator, raised $465 million after pricing its Hong Kong initial public offering near the bottom of a marketed range, people with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘worried’ over short-term impact of US-China trade war
Hong Kong’s political leader Carrie Lam told Irish business leaders on Monday that she is “worried” about the short-term impact of the US-China trade war on the territory’s economy but predicted that ... ( read original story ...)
HKUST and WeBank Launch First HK-Guangdong Joint Laboratory in Banking
HONG KONG, May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 20, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and WeBank Co. Ltd (WeBank) announced they are establishing the HKUST-WeBank Joint ... ( read original story ...)
Three HKTDC initiatives boost local start-up ecosystem
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) ran three initiatives in May as part of its annual event, "International Start-up Week", with the aim of cultivating a vibrant ... ( read original story ...)
Business brisk despite up to 50 per cent jump in pork prices as Hong Kong butchers resume trade following African swine fever case
Butchers in Hong Kong raised the price of fresh pork by as much as 50 per cent on Monday as slaughterhouses reopened from a week’s cleansing over African swine fever fears. They increased their prices ... ( read original story ...)
Ping An’s OneConnect Gears up for Hong Kong IPO
Despite a challenging market for unicorns, Ping An’s fintech unit, OneConnect, has tapped several banks for a potential $1 billion IPO. According to Reuters, OneConnect has hired Goldman Sachs, JP ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong widow shows strong character to become Tai Po entrepreneur with a conscience despite family tragedy
The fragrance of steamed rice rolls fills a snack shop in an old neighbourhood of Tai Po, Hong Kong. “They are freshly made to order,” Wong Lee-lee, who runs the joint, said of her signature dishes. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s special status must remain a shield for the city as US-China trade war intensifies, says American Chamber of Commerce chief Tara Joseph
A special arrangement under which the United States treats Hong Kong differently on politics, trade and diplomacy from the rest of China is important for the city and must be preserved despite ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s missed opportunity: As yet more music venues close, pipelines for new talent are sealed
The recent news of the refusal of a new lease to Grappa’s Cellar ... Venue infrastructure issues are of course multi-dimensional. In Hong Kong, given the absence of government-led protection through ... ( read original story ...)