(Bloomberg) -- China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co. is planning an initial public offering of a real estate investment trust in Hong Kong, the city’s first REIT listing in five years, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests continue, expand to oppose China
Colin Wong has come to know the sting of pepper spray well. After more than a month of demonstrations in Hong Kong’s sweltering heat, memories of the burning sensation are a constant reminder of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests expand to oppose China, with no end near
HONG KONG -- Colin Wong has come to know the sting of pepper spray well. After more than a month of demonstrations in Hong Kong's sweltering heat, memories of the burning sensation are a constant ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s extradition bill is suspended indefinitely. Why are protests continuing?
Protests in Hong Kong have continued for about a month after Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam suspended a highly contested extradition bill in June. The bill, which would have allowed the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests have city’s residents plotting their exit
When Kevin Tsang tuned into Carrie Lam’s predawn press conference to condemn protesters who had ransacked government offices during a dramatic escalation of tensions over Hong Kong’s controversial ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba shareholders approve stock split that could boost shares ahead of reported Hong Kong IPO
The e-commerce giant is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. It is already listed in New York. Alibaba shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of a stock split that ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests will put off 350,000 mainland Chinese tourists this year, HSBC estimates
The massive protests that have rattled Hong Kong in recent weeks will put hundreds of thousands of mainland Chinese tourists off visiting the city this year, according to HSBC. The bank believes that ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong office transactions, leasing drop in second quarter: property consultancy
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s commercial property investment and office leasing activities both weakened during the second quarter, hurt by the ongoing U.S.-China trade conflict, real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong extradition law: forums found to be sharing fake news of police injuries from Sha Tin anti-ELAB protest
I read, sing and giggle. I am also a poet sometimes - more likely on the days when I hear the pitter-patter of the rain. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange marks a bumper day with six stock trading debuts as city tries to claw back global IPO crown from New York
Six companies debuted on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday, marking the busiest initial trading day for a bourse that is trying to claw back its global fundraising crown from New York city. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Cuts Expat Banking Jobs, New Job Prospects Look Slim
Hong Kong is known for its vibrant expat community, with a sizeable portion of the crowd working in banking. However, last Friday, Bloomberg reported that many employees in the banking sector have ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s property market takes its cue from the Hang Seng Index, not protesters
During the Occupy movement’s pro-democracy protests towards the end of 2014, the Hang Seng held steady, and has even risen 5.5 per cent since the first of several anti-extradition bill demonstrations ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lawmakers urge dialogue after Sunday clashes
Hong Kong lawmakers from both sides of the political spectrum urged ... Both pro-democracy legislators and ones who support China’s Communist Party-led central government held news conferences Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader thanks police after clashes with ‘rioters’
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam thanked police on Monday ... who support China's Communist Party-led central government held news conferences on Monday to address the clashes. "Both sides have to ... ( read original story ...)