Hong Kong's former chief judge urged the city's solicitors to continue speaking up for the rule of law, saying it was their duty to the public, and not political. Former chief justice Geoffrey Ma made ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Dollar in Crosshairs on China Risk, Fed Rate Bets
One of the dullest currencies in the world is gaining attention due to China’s regulatory crackdown and bets on higher U.S. rates.The Hong Kong dollar has fallen 0.2% in August, poised for its biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Liberals Trounced in Hong Kong Law Society Council Elections
One liberal candidate cited threats to safety and pulled out of the elections in which all the winners have had ties to Beijing’s liaison office. ( read original story ...)
Ice Cream and Tea Chain Mixue Said to Explore Hong Kong IPO
Chinese ice cream and tea chain Mixue Bingcheng Co. is considering a Hong Kong initial public offering as soon as next year, according to people familiar with the matter.Mixue has held initial ... ( read original story ...)
Officials, experts elaborate on opportunities for Hong Kong in national development blueprint
A national delegation is visiting Hong Kong to brief various sectors here on the new five-year development plan of the country and its implications ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to scour old films for subversive themes under new censorship law
Movies deemed a security threat can bring penalties of up to three years’ jail under stricter law that also covers previously approved titles ... ( read original story ...)
Ice Cream and Tea Chain Mixue Is Said to Explore Hong Kong IPO
Chinese ice cream and tea chain Mixue Bingcheng Co. is considering a Hong Kong initial public offering as soon as next year, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Filmmakers ‘Very Worried’ by Censorship Law
A proposed new law that will inject national security elements into Hong Kong’s censorship system has the city’s filmmakers worried. The law allows government officials retrospective power to ... ( read original story ...)
Evergrande Seeks Sale of Hong Kong Residential Project
China Evergrande Group is seeking to sell a residential project in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter said, as it ramps up divestments to avert a cash crunch. ( read original story ...)
Asian markets mixed after strong start to week
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday, with news that Joe Biden's multi-trillion spending plans were edging closer providing another colossal boost to the economy offset by profit-taking after a strong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks erase gains as tech rally fizzles out before Xiaomi, Kuaishou report earnings
A rally in technology stocks pauses as traders await a slew of corporate earnings from the sector. Reports from Xiaomi and Kuaishou could test the strength of market rebound. ( read original story ...)
Customs smashes Hong Kong money-laundering ring accused of smuggling HK$170 million over world’s longest sea crossing
Hong Kong customs officers have broken up a money-laundering ring accused of smuggling HK$170 million (US$21.8 million) in criminal proceeds out of the city over three months via the world’s longest ... ( read original story ...)
European business leaders say quarantine measures could harm HK’s international business hub status
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has urged the government to open the city after it tightened its quarantine measures in mid-August. This comes as the group feels the tightened measures ... ( read original story ...)
HK CE Carrie Lam urges private sector employers in Hong Kong to require vaccinations for employees
The CE said: "If they want a very strong and clear message from the Government, I'm now giving that very strong signal and message that they should move into the situation of requiring their employees ... ( read original story ...)