“Hong Kong police know the law and break the law,” protesters chanted as they made their way through the streets. The extradition bill that sparked the start of protests in June has been suspended, ... ( read original story ...)
From crime fighter to criminal: serial offender who stole HK$6.5 million in banking scam was 32-year veteran of Hong Kong police
Chan Wing-kai had a litany of previous convictions and had promised a judge he would turn over a new leaf after being jailed in 2016 But the 62-year-old returned to a life of crime just three months ... ( read original story ...)
Mortgages for new flats drop to HK$11.5b in June
Hong Kong's mortgage applications in June decreased by 27.1 percent month-on-month to 12,732, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority says.Mortgage loans approved in June fell 14.6 percent month-to-month to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Markets Close Early as Tropical Storm Wipha Approaches
(Bloomberg) -- A tropical storm shut Hong Kong’s financial markets for the first time in almost two years, adding chaos to a city which has been wracked by protests for weeks. The Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Prime Rate Is Set to Increase This Year, BAML Says
Hong Kong faces a future of tightening liquidity as persistent depreciation pressures drive the city’s currency to the weak end of its peg against the greenback, according to Bank of America Merrill ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam seeks support of business bosses at Government House gathering
Hong Kong’s embattled leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has urged foreign and local business leaders to join her in upholding the rule of law and have confidence in the city, as she seeks to galvanise ... ( read original story ...)
After $6 bln M&A spree, insurer FWD eyes China foray ahead of potential IPO
having a strong base in Hong Kong will be pretty compelling,” said CEO Huynh Thanh Phong, while discussing the potential for an initial public offering (IPO). Huynh refused to be drawn on the ... ( read original story ...)
After $6 billion M&A spree, insurer FWD eyes China foray ahead of IPO
having a strong base in Hong Kong will be pretty compelling," said CEO Huynh Thanh Phong, while talking about the initial public offering (IPO) plans. Huynh refused to be drawn on the timing of an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Restaurant Week Summer 2019 Kicks Off With Nearly 150 Top Restaurants
HONG KONG, July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DiningCity, together with HSBC credit card, will present the Hong Kong Restaurant Week from August 22 to September 1. Hong Kong Restaurant Week is a truly ... ( read original story ...)
Report of riot charges prompts sudden protest in Hong Kong
We think that's important." Hua responded to those comments during a news briefing on Tuesday, saying Pompeo "might think that violent activities in Hong Kong are reasonable because after all, this is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Slump as Tropical Storm Threatens to Close Market Early
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong workers prepared to go home early as a tropical storm drew nearer to the city, which was been wracked by protests for weeks. The Hong Kong Observatory said it expected to ... ( read original story ...)
More than 20 charged with rioting appear in Hong Kong court
HONG KONG -- Charges were read Wednesday against more than 20 Hong ... where speech is tightly controlled and dissenters are routinely jailed. News of the charges prompted quickly organized protests ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s violent protests are ‘creation of U.S.’ China says in response to Pompeo comments
Increasingly violent protests in Hong Kong are the “creation of the U.S ... Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the remark at a news briefing in response to comments ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC deploys staff to help customers with dementia
HSBC has become the first bank in Hong Kong to roll out a new type of bank account specifically catering to sufferers of dementia – an increasing public health issue in light of the city’s ageing ... ( read original story ...)