Hong Kong ranked as the most expensive city to live and work overseas in, according to a new report highlighting the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic on the expatriate market. ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks set to trade lower as Fed signals no rate hikes through 2022; Netease’s Hong Kong debut ahead
Stocks in Asia Pacific were set to trade lower on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated on Wednesday that it would keep interest rates near zero through 2022. ( read original story ...)
Cathay stays out of Beijing’s grasp after Hong Kong bailout
When Cathay Pacific and its two largest shareholders suspended trading in their shares this week, Hong Kong’s business community held its breath. Speculation was rife that Beijing-backed Air China was ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong crackdown on protests
A group of Hong Kong protesters who occupied parliament during last year’s demonstrations are facing ten years in jail after charges were upgraded from trespass to rioting.The decision came as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Remains Hot Spot for Chinese Company Listings. Next Up: JD.com and NetEase.
Although Chinese companies have increasingly chosen Hong Kong over New York—or in addition to the Big Apple in the case of secondary listings—the trend may get a boost for a number of reasons. And, at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong OKs $5 billion bailout for Cathay Pacific Airways
Financially battered Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific Airways has become the latest airline to resort to government support to survive the coronavirus pandemic. The Hong Kong government on Tuesday app ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh protests
Hong Kong police arrested 53 people during protests on Tuesday evening that saw hundreds of activists take to the streets, at times blocking roads ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong start-up Roborn joins race to pioneer UV light disinfecting robots
Hong Kong, a global financial centre less known for its robotics expertise, will soon have a local start-up join the international race to make more affordable mobile ultraviolet light disinfecting ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Standard Chartered criticized by top investor over support for China’s Hong Kong security law
A major shareholder in both HSBC and Standard Chartered has hit out at the banks over their support for China's controversial new national security law in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Aviva Investors rebukes HSBC, Standard Chartered over decision to support Hong Kong national security law
Aviva Investors publicly rebuked HSBC and Standard Chartered on Wednesday over their support of the controversial national security law for Hong Kong, saying it was "uneasy" with the decision.The asse ... ( read original story ...)
No threat to Hong Kong’s crown as international financial centre, AXA Investment Managers says
Hong Kong will retain its status as an international financial hub despite economic challenges from months of anti-government street protests, the coronavirus pandemic and concerns about a ... ( read original story ...)
UK must be able to raise Hong Kong, COVID issues with China, says Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that Britain must able to speak out about "serious concerns" about the origins of COVID-19, Hong Kong and the country's critical national ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong prosecutors add riot charges over legislature siege
Hong Kong prosecutors on Wednesday added rioting to existing charges against prominent pro-democracy figures who allegedly joined crowds that broke into the city's legislature last year, increasing ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Largest IPO Since 2017 Starts Taking Orders
SK Biopharmaceuticals Co. has started taking investor orders for what is set to be South Korea’s largest initial public offering in three years. ( read original story ...)