American magician David Copperfield claimed to have ‘reinvented magic’ when he arrived in Hong Kong to perform a week of shows in September, 1988. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bourse Predicted To Open In The Green
The Hong Kong stock market headed south again on Monday, one session after ending the two-day slide in which it had tumbled almost 650 points or 2.4 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Companies Focused on Employee Engagement During Pandemic
Thirty Hong Kong companies have been named the 'Best Companies to Work For in Asia' by HR Asia - a publication of Business Media International, the region's most authoritative publication for senior ... ( read original story ...)
China Introduces Wealth Management Connect with Assistance from Hong Kong, Macau
China has introduced the Wealth Management Connect (WMC) along with Hong Kong and Macau in order to conduct cross-border investments. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks edge up after big sell-off
Hong Kong shares started Tuesday morning on a quiet note after the previous day's sell-off and following a positive lead from Wall Street. The Hang ... ( read original story ...)
Milbank Doubles Down in Hong Kong. Will Its New Strategy Pay Off?
While global firms that have relied on China-related work in Hong Kong are being impacted by the gradual decoupling of the U.S. and China, Milbank is thriving as it focuses on work in other parts of ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay’s sacking of unvaccinated crew: Hong Kong unions urge caution as catering businesses also prod staff to get Covid-19 jabs
Employers who have managed to get all staff vaccinated say incentives and allaying fears worked in minimising resistance. ( read original story ...)
2 transgender men in court fight over changing sex listed on Hong Kong ID cards
They had their breasts removed, received hormonal treatment and live as men, but the government requires they undergo full sex reassignment surgery to have the sex on their ID cards changed. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tiananmen Square vigil organizer denied bail on national security law charges
Hong Kong's West Kowloon Magistrates' Court denied the bail request of a pro-democracy group's vice-chairwoman on Friday, after her arrest early last week. Chow Hang Tung, the vice-chairwoman of ... ( read original story ...)
Carrie Lam confident in Hong Kong better integrating into national development
Hong Kong needs to understand the overall planning of the entire country, find its own position in it, and better fit into the national development while sharpening its advantages, Chief Executive of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong welfare minister throws support behind proposed law criminalising failure to report child abuse
Law Chi-kwong tells a Legislative Council panel strict penalties are necessary to prevent cases from falling through the cracks. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Market falls 1.5%
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 1.5%, or 392.10 points, to 25,813.81. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 1.58%, or 147.85 points, to 9,238.99. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lowers proposed cap on rent rises for subdivided flats to 10 per cent
A proposed cap on rent increases for subdivided flats, home to some of Hong Kong’s poorest people, will be lowered from 15 per cent to 10 per cent in an amendment to a tenancy control bill authorities ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC’s Global Wallet Adds New Currencies to Expanded Platform
HSBC's U.S. division announces augmented offerings to its expanded Global Wallet platform by adding new currencies and allowing customers to "receive like a local" via the same business account. ( read original story ...)