The Hong Kong stock market moved higher again on Friday, one session after snapping the seven-day winning streak in which it had surged more than 1,950 points or 7 percent. The Hang Seng Index now ... ( read original story ...)
Building “Future-Ready Banking” in Hong Kong
The banking industry is undergoing massive digital disruption, with online deposits, mobile apps, and digital payments fundamentally becoming the norm. In Hong Kong, dozens of aspiring digital banks ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance minister banking on green shoots of economic recovery lying in environment, sustainable development, says source
Battling an estimated deficit of up to HK$300 billion (US$38.5 billion), Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po is expected to temper expectations over any cash handout, and instead focus on securing a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s MPF pension managers consider investing more in China’s A shares after rule change
Some 22 funds are discussing with the authority about including mainland-listed shares in their investment portfolios after the rule change in November, according to the Mandatory Provident Fund ... ( read original story ...)
DBA at PolyU offers best in business education
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) was the first of its kind in Asia and, marking its 25th anniversary this year, is ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC intensifies pivot to Asia with job moves and US exit
Alongside its annual results on Tuesday, the bank is also preparing to announce a withdrawal from consumer banking in the US after concluding it cannot turn round the struggling unit. ( read original story ...)
Paul Chan’s budget must dish up a better future for Hong Kong
After years of promising to diversify the economy and improve liveability, the government must put its money where its mouth is – especially as Hong Kong faces its biggest disruption in decades. ( read original story ...)
Next Hong Kong leader will need more than patriotism to help city shine again
I write in response to Regina Ip's "In the wake of 2014 Occupy and 2019 riots, patriots must rule Hong Kong" (February 7). Patriotism is indeed a fundamental requirement for those who would like to ... ( read original story ...)
Delivery worker killed in early morning truck crash on Hong Kong highway
A Sheung Shui-bound truck collided with the rear of another vehicle on Jockey Club Road near Pak Wo Road in Fanling at about 4.10am. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong condo sale shatters record in slumping market
A $59 million Hong Kong condo sale has broken the record for highest price per square foot in Asia, coming amid the territory’s slumping housing market. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police pull over fleet of 45 high-powered sports cars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches over suspected street racing
Officers pull over 45 luxury cars including Ferraris driving westbound at high speed along the Island Eastern Corridor expressway. ( read original story ...)
AFC confirm Hong Kong among bidders to host club competitions
Hong Kong is among the contenders to host AFC Champions League and AFC Cup matches as it looks to relax quarantine requirements for the fixtures. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: more Hong Kong bars to close permanently as social-distancing rules leave businesses struggling to survive
Survey by industry association says 70 bars to shut for good after Lunar New Year holiday, and closures follow 140 establishments that closed last year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong minister promises to strive for a balanced development of Lantau Island
In his blog, Michael Wong updates on the progress of green living project on the island by Sustainable Lantau Office and Lantau Conservation Fund. ( read original story ...)