Extreme weather has wreaked havoc on livelihoods and local economies, and caused billions of dollars in damage, offering clear evidence the world must act quickly to contain the impact of climate ... ( read original story ...)
China central bank to auction two tranches of yuan bills in Hong Kong
BEIJING: China's central bank said on Monday (Aug 16) it will auction two tranches of yuan-denominated bills in Hong Kong on Aug 20, as part of efforts to improve the yield curve in the city for the ... ( read original story ...)
China central bank will auction two tranches of yuan bills in HK on Aug 20
China's central bank said on Monday it will auction two tranches of yuan-denominated bills in Hong Kong on August 20, as part of efforts to improve the yield curve in the city for the Chinese currency ... ( read original story ...)
OPINION – The Virtual Banking race is heating up in East Asia
Virtual banks, also called neobanks, primarily deliver retail banking services through the internet or other electronic channels instead of physical branches ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activists ask pro-Beijing law firm to defend them
At least three of the 47 Hong Kong democracy activists arrested in dawn raids have chosen to be defended by the legal firm run by one of their traditional political opponents: a staunchly pro-Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
‘Our Hands and Feet Are Tied’: Hong Kong’s Opposition Quits in Droves
The landslide victory of pro-democracy politicians in local elections in 2019 was a stunning rebuke of Beijing. Now, fear of retaliation has driven them to quit. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s HK$5,000 consumption voucher scheme will give private expenditure growth an extra boost, says finance chief
Private expenditure experienced a 1½-year contraction but continues to improve since the beginning of 2021, financial secretary says. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chocolate maker for Hershey, Mars and Godiva finds sweet success with move into mooncake production
Multizen Asia, a Hong Kong-based licensee for Hershey and Mars in mainland China, has become a contract manufacturer of mooncakes and is on track to make 1 million pieces this year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong must implement China’s anti-sanctions law but status as international business hub will be taken into account, finance chief Paul Chan says
Hong Kong has a constitutional obligation to implement China's anti-sanctions law to counteract any action by foreign entities, the finance chief has said, adding the city's status as an international ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s economy to improve with motherland’s support: HKSAR gov’t official
Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that Hong Kong's economy will continue to improve with the support of the motherland's ... ( read original story ...)
‘Our Hands and Feet Are Tied’: Hong Kong’s Opposition Quit in Droves
The landslide victory of pro-democracy politicians in local elections in 2019 was a stunning rebuke of Beijing. Now, fear of retaliation has driven them to quit. ( read original story ...)
Amid an exodus, what Hong Kong needs most is unity
The exodus from Hong Kong is very real. Estimates put the number of Hongkongers departing the city at 1,000 a day. More than 15,000 students have dropped out of the local educational system - though ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has responsibility to implement sanctions law, says financial secretary
Washington's acts of bullying and interference in the city's affairs are intensifying, Paul Chan wrote.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong democracy group behind massive protests disbands
A pro-democracy group that organized some of the biggest protests during months of political upheaval in Hong Kong in 2019 says it is dissolving ... ( read original story ...)