The Wall Street mauling of former Tiger Bill Hwang and his leveraged Chinese investments has called US regulators’ attention to a Lehman-shaped iceberg, writes Neil Newman. ( read original story ...)
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Hong Kong and Xinjiang
This week on 60 Minutes, Norah O'Donnell spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Blinken said China is the biggest foreign policy challenge facing the Biden administration as it threatens the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s total property sales surged to US$10.6 billion in April, highest in 23 months, Centaline predicts
Total sales, including homes, shops, industrial units and parking spaces, hit their highest monthly level in almost two years as buyers bet on the local economy bouncing back from recession. ( read original story ...)
Asia’s Most Influential: Hong Kong’s 42 Tastemakers 2021
Tatler introduces an ambitious new directory of the most influential individuals who are defining the dining scene in the city: The Hong Kong Tastemakers List. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong GDP Data Due On Monday
Hong Kong will on Monday release an advance estimate for Q1 gross domestic product, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic ... ( read original story ...)
A complete guide to the future of the IPO
Field guide topics range from The birth of geriatric cool to China’s changing influence and What Gen Z wants. Every Monday morning we’ll send you a TLDR of our latest field guide to help you save time ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese developer eyes IPO for property management arm
China Vanke is again preparing to publicly list its property management wing in Hong Kong, with the hope of raising up to $2 billion. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police seize HK$134 million worth of suspected cocaine, arrest man
Hong Kong police have arrested a 36-year-old man and seized more than HK$130 million (US$16.7 million) worth of suspected cocaine hidden in two cars in Yuen Long. Police on Sunday said they stopped ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong lawmaker Raymond Chan announces he is quitting politics
The former radio and TV host is one 47 former opposition lawmakers and activists charged with subversion under the Beijing-imposed national security law. ( read original story ...)
DBS (Hong Kong) focuses on digital banking, branch redesign as customers shift online amid pandemic
DBS Bank (Hong Kong), the local subsidiary of the biggest lender in Singapore and Southeast Asia, is focusing on developing its digital banking platform and redesigning its branches as an increasing ... ( read original story ...)
How meditation helped a former miner beat his mental health problems and start a new career as a mindfulness coach
Hong Kong-born Dino Hira had a big house and fancy car, but felt unfulfilled and fell into depression. Meditation set him on the road to self-discovery. ( read original story ...)
NH NongHyup wins license to operate branch in Hong Kong
NH NongHyup Bank, one of South Korea’s five major banks, said Sunday that it has been granted a license to operate a branch in Hong Kong, taking a solid step towards global expansion. With the green ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: ‘considerable growth’ expected for Hong Kong in first quarter, but pandemic will still be spectre over economic recovery
Hong Kong will experience “considerable growth” in its economy in the first quarter of the year, but the Covid-19 pandemic will still be a hurdle on the path to recovery, the city’s finance chief has ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s self-taught dental workers say they fill a need in society – just not in Hong Kong
When four Indonesian domestic workers in Hong Kong were arrested last month for breaching the conditions of their stay and offering dental services despite having no training, it caused a stir. The ... ( read original story ...)