Freezing former pro-democracy politician Ted Hui's accounts is turning into a PR disaster for the London-listed bank ... ( read original story ...)
As Covid-19 crisis keeps visitors away, Hong Kong’s battered travel agents run out of options, hope for financial relief
Hong Kong travel agents to close last year, while others downsized or began sharing premises to cut costs and carry on. “We never imagined business for the whole of 2020 would stop like that. It’s ... ( read original story ...)
Undeveloped 1.3 acres in Hong Kong sells for $935M
Wharf Holdings led a consortium of investors on a record-breaking land purchase, showing the confidence some developers have in Hong Kong’s market. ( read original story ...)
Short Interest in BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (OTCMKTS:BHKLY) Expands By 66.7%
Limited (OTCMKTS:BHKLY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 29th, there was short interest totalling 4,500 shares, an increase of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plans to start Covid-19 vaccination in early March; also plans money flow scrutiny of Chinese officials
Hong Kong can start vaccinations for Covid-19 in early March if everything goes as planned, the city’s Civil Service Secretary Patrick Nip said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 72-year-old woman over suspected animal cruelty after video of dog abuse emerges
Hong Kong police have arrested a 72-year-old woman over suspected cruelty to animals after receiving a tip-off about a video in which a dog was seen tied to a tree branch and being swung around. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth wave: low-income cross-border families want cheaper coronavirus tests, quarantine-free access to mainland to unite with relatives
Cross-border families on low incomes who are separated by Covid-19 travel restrictions have urged the Hong Kong and central governments to lift the 14-day quarantine requirement and provide cheaper ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong welfare minister rejects calls for a temporary unemployment fund to help jobless through the pandemic
Hong Kong's welfare chief has rejected fresh calls for a temporary unemployment fund to support those out of work, after predicting the city's jobless rate would soon surpass 7 per cent. Secretary for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Plans to Start Covid-19 Vaccination in Early March
Hong Kong can start vaccinations for Covid-19 in early March if everything goes as planned, the city’s Civil Service Secretary Patrick Nip said. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong offers fertile ground for robo-advisory firms to grow and tap wealth management market in mainland China, Aqumon says
Hong Kong’s deep financial markets and talent pool make a solid foundation for robo-advisory firms to grow and tap into demand for wealth management in mainland China, according to Aqumon co-founder ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s finance minister signals there will be no cash handout in his coming budget, despite surge in stamp duty revenue
In rallying call, Paul Chan urges Hong Kong enterprises to harness economic opportunities despite Sino-US tensions he predicts will endure under Biden presidency. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Plans Money Flow Scrutiny of Chinese Officials
Hong Kong plans to expand scrutiny on capital flows and transactions by Chinese officials, according to a recent consultation paper on anti-money laundering. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plans stricter money laundering checks on Chinese officials
Chinese mainland officials who stash ill-gotten wealth in Hong Kong will face fresh scrutiny over their financial affairs under a planned tightening of money laundering regulations in the territory. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plans stricter money laundering checks on Chinese mainland officials
Chinese mainland officials who stash ill-gotten wealth in Hong Kong will face fresh scrutiny over their financial affairs under a planned tightening of money laundering regulations in the territory. ( read original story ...)