Index giant MSCI announced that after the close on May 27, its global indexes will track Alibaba's shares listed in Hong Kong, rather than New York. ( read original story ...)
‘Mercy release’ leads to ill fate for Hong Kong turtles
In Hong Kong, thousands of marine animals are freed every May in the lead up to Buddha’s birthday.The practice, known as “mercy release”, is believed to bring good fortune to people.However, the good ... ( read original story ...)
Citi sets sights on 1000 wealth hirings in Hong Kong
Citigroup has set a target to hire 1,000 wealth professionals in Hong Kong in the next five years, as it seeks to grow its Asian client assets under management by $150 billion following a record year, ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent Finance Academy and Hong University of Science and Technology to Support Fintech Education Programs
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has reportedly committed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tencent Finance Academy (TFAHK) in order to support local Fintech ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Looks to Expand Cross-Border Tests of Digital Yuan
Hong Kong is in talks with China to expand cross-border testing of the digital yuan after the first phase proceeded smoothly, another step toward wider adoption of the currency. ( read original story ...)
China, Hong Kong stocks fall on soft bank lending, Sino-US tensions
The Chinese government has turned its western Xinjiang province into essentially an "open-air prison", a U.S. State Department official said on Wednesday as the department published a report that ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou opens new front in marathon extradition battle, seeking to admit new HSBC evidence
The Supreme Court of British Columbia will hear arguments about admitting the new evidence in June. The nature of the material has not been revealed, but Meng’s lawyers hope it will boost their ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong based Digital Bank livi Is Offering New BNPL Product with a Mastercard Virtual Debit Card
Hong Kong based digital banking platform livi is offering new BNPL product with a Mastercard virtual debit card. ( read original story ...)
Annual StartmeupHK Festival showcases Hong Kong’s diverse and vibrant start-up ecosystem
The sixth edition of the tech conference offers a platform for innovative companies to raise their profiles and also meet potential investors and business partners. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong volunteers aid injured turtles after ‘mercy release’
At a drainage pool near a popular hiking site in Hong Kong's rural Tai Po district, a group of volunteers armed with snorkels, nets and gloves wade through the muddy water to find dozens of turtles ... ( read original story ...)
Number of Hong Kong civil servants quitting government hits 15-year high
Nearly 2,000 walked away in 2020-21, accounting for almost a fifth of total number who left in the past financial year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: FS promotes HK to Canada
Financial Secretary Paul Chan attended a webinar today to update the Canadian political and business community on Hong Kong's edge and competitiveness as an international financial centre, its active ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-triad squad to investigate police national security director caught in raid on Hong Kong massage parlour
Frederic Choi to take nearly a month of leave after officers found him at the massage establishment in a scandal police chief admits is blow to the force’s reputation. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to release Q1 2020 GDP growth rate
Hong Kong will release its final GDP growth rate for Q1 2021 today. Advanced predictions show the Hong Kong economy ... ( read original story ...)