Julius Baer is committed to Asia and Hong Kong, despite international tensions with China over pro-democracy protests in the former British colony, the Swiss private bank's chairman Romeo Lacher said ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader wants people to not ‘demonize’ security law
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she hopes the opposition will not “demonize and stigmatize” a national security law for the semi-autonomous territory ... ( read original story ...)
Behind the tests: Hong Kong firm puts Premier League on road to recovery
The thousands of coronavirus tests that have enabled the Premier League to return this week have an unlikely source -- a little-known start-up in Hong Kong. The company has set up stations at each of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief says opponents of security law are ‘enemy of the people’
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday urged opponents of Beijing's plan to impose national security legislation in the financial hub to stop "smearing" the effort, saying those who did were "the ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte’s war on the press in the Philippines could provide a model for Hong Kong and beyond
Duterte's muzzling of the press in the Philippines could present a model for authorities in Hong Kong, where a sweeping new national security law is due to be imposed in coming weeks. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government considers further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions
Hong Kong is moving towards a further relaxation of social gathering restrictions related to the coronavirus, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said before a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Making Sense of Hong Kong’s Job Market
Carol Cheung, financial services and commerce finance director at Robert Walters Hong Kong, discusses Hong Kong’s jobless rate and her outlook for the city’s job market. She speaks on “Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Expats on Edge After the Toughest Year in Decades
One of the toughest years in decades for Hong Kong is leading many expats to wrestle anew with the question: Do I stay or do I go? ( read original story ...)
How the Hong Kong Crisis Could Reset U.S.-China Relations | Opinion
The Chinese Communist Party has likely not fully thought through the ramifications of its Hong Kong power grab. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Arms Control on Agenda of Planned US-China Meeting
The U.S. is described as “unenthusiastic” about the meeting, after Beijing officials used the George Floyd protests to accuse the Trump administration of a double standard when it criticized China’s ... ( read original story ...)
China Speeds Up IPO Reform, Widens Daily Cap for Some Stocks
China is accelerating a much-delayed shakeup of its market for initial public offerings, which may lead to explosive demand for new stocks. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Gets Veiled Rebuke From UK Government Over Hong Kong
"But let me just put it this way, we will not sacrifice the people of Hong Kong over the altar of banker bonuses." HSBC has faced criticism from several senior British and U.S. politicians over its ... ( read original story ...)
China will handle some Hong Kong national security cases, says official
China will have jurisdiction over "some extremely rare" national security cases in Hong Kong under a new law to be imposed on the semi-autonomous city, a senior official said Monday. The revelation ca ... ( read original story ...)
China puts Hong Kong’s future on the line
Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s leading financial centre is being undermined by politics. Can it survive? Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s biggest and most vibrant financial hub is at risk – yet again. Over ... ( read original story ...)