HSBC Holdings plc. (NYSE:HSBC) traded at a new 52-week high today of $35.36. Approximately 929,000 shares have changed hands today, as compared ... ( read original story ...)
Zero-Covid policies threaten Hong Kong’s place in the world
Record numbers are leaving and companies report problems recruiting as the city’s pandemic measures and political crackdown bite ... ( read original story ...)
Senior bankers stranded by Hong Kong’s Covid-19 flight ban
Banks struggle to bring key executives back to Hong Kong, threatening its appeal as financial hub. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans flights from more than 150 countries amid omicron surge
The Hong Kong International Airport is temporarily suspending incoming commercial flights from 150 countries, including the U.S., from Sunday to Feb. 15, according to a notice posted on its ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean Hackers Stole Millions from Cryptocurrency Startups Worldwide
North Korean hackers have stolen millions of dollars worth of digital assets from companies worldwide working with cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong restaurant owner says sales will keep dropping due to Covid restrictions
Restaurant chain Pirata Group CEO Manuel Palacio says Hong Kong's recent Covid restrictions measures are having a "brutal" impact on the business, but he is focusing on the long-term prospects. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong High Court judge urges feuding family of late billionaire tycoon Henry Fok to drop lawsuit
Warring relatives should think about alternatives to the courtroom for resolving questions surrounding Fok's HK$11.3 billion estate, judge says Five offspring from Fok's first family are at ... ( read original story ...)
Is There Any Hope Left for Hong Kong’s Fearless Cinema?
Once upon a time, Hong Kong cinema was free and thriving. This resulted in many terrible films, but fast productions and faster box office allowed many filmmakers to do whatever they pleased, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief urged to roll out fresh round of consumption vouchers to ease pressure on economy, labour market
Lawmakers say scheme was successful in boosting local consumption, call on Financial Secretary Paul Chan to hand out more vouchers of up to HK$10,000 each to eligible residents Finance chief also ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 restrictions extended in Hong Kong until third day of Chinese New Year
Move comes as the city grapples with an uptick in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, many linked to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
High Five: Hong Kong
Little Black Book, From real estate to delivery services, CEO and chief creative engineer at M&C Saatchi Hong Kong, Spencer Wong, opens up on five projects from totally different sectors ... ( read original story ...)
Beauty Mask Maker Said to Pick CICC, Goldman for Hong Kong IPO
Xi’an Giant Biogene Technology Co. has selected banks for an initial public offering in Hong Kong that could take place as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
RCEP – a trade boom on Hong Kong’s doorstep
Multiple facets are coming into play within the emerging East Asian and Pacific nations trading bloc on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s doorstep, not just the bloc’s central principle of ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Q&A Site Zhihu Plans Hong Kong Second Listing
Chinese online Q&A service Zhihu Inc. is planning a second listing in Hong Kong that could raise about $300 million, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The New York-traded company is ... ( read original story ...)