"The only way to regain the public's trust in the government and the Hong Kong police force is by properly, directly and conscientiously addressing the five demands," Chan said at a news conference ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund and HSBC present JUMPSTARTER 2020
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, a non-profit initiative launched by Alibaba Group, announced today that HSBC will be the title sponsor of the third edition of its start ... ( read original story ...)
If Hong Kong Avoids a Bloody Crackdown, It Can Thank Taiwan
Here’s the good news, summed up in one word: Taiwan. While the Chinese government sees Hong Kong as a vital commercial and economic center, the assimilation of Taiwan is a far bigger priority. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s finance chief says record currency reserves give it enough fire power to ward off any attack on currency, recession possible
Photo: Felix Wong Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Wednesday noted that any attack on its currency could be dealt with adequately given its strong banking system and record currency ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Eyes New Phase of Open API Project
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is set to launch the second phase of its Open API project. Separately, digital banking in Europe eyes corporate clients, and cloud banking gets an FI adherent. Open ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land: Leasing Business Remains Defensive, Capitalizing On Opportunities In China Residential
... over U.S.-China trade tensions and ongoing protests impacting its Central Hong Kong investment property portfolio, and its increasing exposure to Mainland China development properties ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong says dollar peg working well, economy ‘challenging’
“We are confident, whether in our banking or monetary system, we can deal with potential volatility.” While yuan weakness could increase Chinese exports and benefit Hong Kong, a re-export hub, it ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Hong Kong facing biggest crisis since handover
Hong Kong is facing its "most severe situation" since its handover from British rule in 1997 following weeks of demonstrations and the central government is considering what measures to take next, the ... ( read original story ...)
Is It Time To Consider Buying BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (HKG:2388)?
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (HKG:2388) received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the SEHK over the last few months, increasing to HK$35.85 at one point, and dropping to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong students conned out of HK$10.6 million in phone scams, but extradition bill protests put police on edge about warning them of threat
... online banking username and password of her bank account as instructed by the swindler to prove her innocence,” a police spokesman said. Filipino, South Korean first foreigners arrested in Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests take a toll as companies flag impact
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) and the owner of Hong Kong’s luxury Peninsula hotel became the latest companies to highlight the impact of recent protests on their ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Retail Banking Survey: 65% of Singapore Customers Interested in Digital Banking
Any traditional bank may, of course, launch a banking app and provide the panopoly of financial services available. Singapore, a leading Asian Fintech Hub, is a bit behind Hong Kong when it comes to ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Hong Kong protesters that punishment is coming
HONG KONG -- China warned Tuesday that it will be "only a matter ... The three protesters who spoke to reporters said the briefing was intended to counter regular government and police news ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Protesters besiege Hong Kong police HQ
11 a.m. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she has no plans to resign over the civil unrest targeting her administration. Lam said she took responsibility for problems as chief executive and was ... ( read original story ...)