Andrew Irvine has been poached from the Bank of Montreal to lead the country's biggest business bank as the economy recovers from COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 53 in pro-democracy protest
Sunday's march came as the Chinese Communist Party reviewed a draft bill of security laws, and a day after police refused permission for an annual march to mark the 1997 handover. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: From my view in Hong Kong, American reluctance to wear a mask is suicidal
President Trump and many Americans are against wearing face masks, but Hong Kong proves that face masks actually do prevent the spread of coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Why global business community still has confidence in Hong Kong
The introduction of a national security law has seen some firms draw up contingency plans, but that does not mean an exodus from this city ... ( read original story ...)
China reviews heavily criticized Hong Kong security bill
China's legislature is reviewing a controversial national security bill for Hong Kong that critics worldwide say will severely compromise human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese region ... ( read original story ...)
Spending smart at a testing time: what next with the Hong Kong government’s cash handout?
Financial chief Paul Chan must be wondering how to encourage the city’s residents to spend HK$10,000 cash gift, but can he afford to make handout a new normal as Hong Kong strives to remain an ... ( read original story ...)
National security law: could Singapore take Hong Kong’s finance crown?
Even as Japan and South Korea seek to woo Hong Kong's financial firms considering a Plan B in the face of Beijing's tightening control, one Asian city seen as the most obvious beneficiary is keeping ... ( read original story ...)
China plans to grant investment banking licenses to lenders – Caixin
China's securities regulator plans to grant investment banking licenses to commercial lenders as part of efforts to breed industry behemoths in the face of fiercer foreign competition, business ... ( read original story ...)
China’s New National Security Law Looms Over Hong Kong
Chinese lawmakers could approve the law within days, threatening to curb free speech and protest in the territory after a year of political tumult. ( read original story ...)
The ‘real’ handover: Hong Kong fears looming laws will end ‘one country, two systems’
Hongkongers say Beijing’s new security laws – set to pass this week – will turn their country ‘into China for real this time’ ... ( read original story ...)
National security law: could Singapore take Hong Kong’s finance crown? It’s keeping mum
The city state has been clear it does not want to be seen as taking advantage of Hong Kong’s political turmoil. Yet its generous tax rates, lower rents and safe streets are undeniably appealing. ( read original story ...)
Banking giant HSBC under new Hong Kong attack
Hermes said it is in talks with the bank after HSBC supported a new law in a post on Chinese social media platform WeChat. ( read original story ...)
Second major investor hits out at HSBC for backing China’s crackdown on Hong Kong
Hermes said it is in talks with the bank after HSBC supported a new law in a post on Chinese social media platform WeChat. ( read original story ...)
Lisa Nandy leads calls for sanctions on Israel over West Bank annexations
Labour hardens stance to apply imports ban if hardline proposals go ahead in face of mounting international opposition ... ( read original story ...)