Hong Kong’s fintech sector proved to be an economic oasis, with companies continuing to hire and grow. Bucking the global trend, wev ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong removed from economic freedom ranking it once dominated
Hong Kong has been removed from an annual index of the world's freest economies because the think-tank that compiles the league table said the city was now directly controlled by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Dumped From Economic Freedom Index It Used to Dominate
At the time, Hong Kong officials struck a defiant tone. “I can confidently say that the conditions that have long made Hong Kong a place with a high level of economic freedom wo ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Compiler Defends Creation of Hong Kong Quota
The compiler of the Hang Seng Index defended its decision to create a quota for Hong Kong firms in the latest overhaul, saying maintaining a local presence in the city’s most widely followed stock ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy activists’ court hearing enters 4th day
A marathon court hearing for 47 democracy activists charged under Hong Kong’s national security law entered its fourth day on Thursday, as the court deliberates whether the defendants will be granted ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong businessman and poker player Stanley Choi backs AirAsia’s recovery from Covid-19 crisis with HK$400 million investment
Hong Kong businessman and poker player Stanley Choi Chiu-fai has backed AirAsia Group to be a front runner in the airline industry’s recovery from the Covid-19 crisis by investing HK$400 million ... ( read original story ...)
Tricor Hong Kong named Caring Company for 6th Consecutive Year
Launched by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) in 2002, the Caring Company Scheme aims to foster strategic partnerships between the business and social services sectors to promote good ... ( read original story ...)
Why is it the right time to launch a creative digital business in Hong Kong
After having had a tough 2020, the Asian economy is one of the first that’s on a road to healthy revival. Bigger markets like China and India, as well as emerging markets like Indonesia and Vietnam ... ( read original story ...)
CLSA Loses More Than Half of Its Hong Kong Bond Sales Team
CLSA Ltd. has lost more than half of its fixed income team that focuses on bond sales in Hong Kong after its Beijing parent tightened control over the brokerage and cut down on risk, people familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Marathon Bail Hearing for 47 Hong Kong Democracy Activists Enters Fourth Day
Marathon bail proceedings for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion enter the fourth day on Thursday, in a landmark case after the most sweeping use yet of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens to return in November after two consecutive years of postponements and cancellations
World Rugby Sevens announces ‘condensed’ 2021 Series as organisers reiterate health and safety of players, staff and the wider community is ‘the top priority’ ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong elections in China’s sights as Parliament meets
Beijing’s legislature expected to tighten rules on who can run for office in Hong Kong during week-long session. ( read original story ...)
Who is Nicolas Aguzin, the former JPMorgan banker set to lead Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator?
HKEX decided that Aguzin was the best candidate to lead its business – the key reason being his experience as a senior international banker guiding JPMorgan’s expansion in China in recent years, a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong soars nearly 3% as Asia-Pacific markets rise
The Caixin/Markit services Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 51.5 for February, a decline from January's reading of 52. ( read original story ...)