Hong Kong's legislature on Thursday passed a law that allows overseas-trained doctors to practise in the Chinese-ruled city without taking a local licensing exam to ease a medical staff shortage, ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Markets Mixed, Hong Kong Drops As Evergrande Sale Fails
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors weighed more positive earnings against ongoing concerns about inflation and central bank tapering, while Hong Kong dropped along with Evergrande after ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Share Price Forecast as Evergrande Crisis Mounts
The HSBC share price will be in the spotlight on Thursday as the Evergrande crisis moves back to the limelight. ( read original story ...)
Decoding the health code: can Hong Kong accept a mainland Chinese-style coronavirus app for border reopening?
Experts say technology exists to align Covid-19 protocols with the mainland, but privacy fears and a sceptical public are stumbling blocks. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks fall as Alibaba, Evergrande, retreat while traders eye policy easing signals amid China slowdown
Stocks decline as Alibaba pares rally while traders hope for policy-easing signals from Beijing amid a slowdown. Evergrande slumps after another failed attempt to raise cash to repay creditors. ( read original story ...)
For sleepy Hong Kong residents, 5-hour bus tour is a snooze
Travel-starved, sleep-deprived residents might find a new Hong Kong bus tour to be a snooze. The 76-kilometer (47-mile), five-hour ride on a regular double-decker bus around the territory is meant to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has strong new powers to fight wildlife crime
Wildlife crimes can now be treated among the most serious crimes in Hong Kong. The city's legislature incorporated wildlife crimes, including trafficking, into the Organized and Serious Crimes ... ( read original story ...)
Most Asia markets up, Hong Kong swings as Evergrande sale fails
Most Asian markets rose Thursday following another strong Wall Street lead as positive earnings continued to smother inflation and taper worries, while ... ( read original story ...)
Evergrande shares fall 10% as trading resumes in Hong Kong
Evergrande shares fell 10% on Thursday morning in Hong Kong as it resumed trading after a 17-day halt. The hugely indebted Chinese property giant had stopped its shares from trading ahead of an ... ( read original story ...)
Overbought Hang Seng Has Positive Lead For Thursday
The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 26,130-point plateau and it's looking at another green light again for Thursday's trade. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic ... ( read original story ...)
Galaxy invests US$15.6mln in Macau-issued green bonds
Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd says it has invested in September, CNY100 million (US$15.6 million) in so-called “biodiversity themed green bonds” issued by Bank of China Ltd (BOC ... ( read original story ...)
How SMEs can take advantage of HK’s digital financial system
In June 2021, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the Fintech 2025 initiative to encourage the financial sector to adopt technology comprehensively by 2025. This governmental push is ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks open lower as Evergrande plunges
Hong Kong shares fell at the opening on Thursday with China Evergrande plunging more than 10 percent as trading in the firm resumed following a ... ( read original story ...)
Three men charged after 295kg of meth is found hidden inside digger sent from Hong Kong to Australia
Police raided four properties around Sydney on Tuesday and three men are facing possible life sentences after being charged over their alleged role in the importation. ( read original story ...)