Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of an extradition bill that triggered months of unrest and threw the Chinese-ruled city into its worst crisis in decades, a source ... ( read original story ...)
Korean International School Hong Kong raises Christmas cheer, HK$14,000 for Operation Santa Claus
With large gatherings impossible due to social distancing, principal Christopher Chadwick had to find smaller ways to inject some holiday cheer. ( read original story ...)
15th Asian Financial Forum opens
Organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 15th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) opened today as an ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC holding shares in China firm linked to human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims
HSBC bank holds more than £2 million in shares for a subsidiary of a Chinese paramilitary company that has been accused of human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims, it has been revealed. The UK ’s ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Asset Management Launches HSBC Global Sustainable Multi-Asset Income Fund
HSBC Asset Management has announced the launch of the HSBC Global Sustainable Multi-Asset Income Fund. The Fund aims to provide potential income through investment in a diversified portfolio of global ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 24 new COVID-19 cases
Hong Kong on Monday reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, taking the total tally of confirmed cases to 12,959, data from the Center for Health Protection showed. The newly reported ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Internet Stocks Post Another Strong Day
Asian equities had a decent start to the week led by the Philippines’ strong day. South Korea was off on tech/growth weakness, and Japan was on holiday. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Jinping appoints former Xinjiang official to lead Hong Kong garrison
China’s military says the former head of internal security in the Xinjiang region will lead the People’s Liberation Army’s garrison in Hong Kong, in the latest of a series of moves aimed at bringing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Journalists remain defiant despite crackdown on media
After two independent media outlets shut down in Hong Kong in recent weeks, journalists in the city describe how their once-thriving sector is now witnessing the end of an era.Hong Kong's Citizen News ... ( read original story ...)
Special forces chief Peng Jingtang to lead Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Hong Kong
A general who led China’s anti-terrorism special forces in Xinjiang has been named the head of the People’s Liberation Army garrison in Hong Kong as Beijing fur ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Xinjiang security chief put in charge of Chinese army garrison in Hong Kong
China’s military says the former head of internal security in the Xinjiang region will lead the People’s Liberation Army’s garrison in Hong Kong, in the latest of a series of moves aimed at bringing ... ( read original story ...)
Another woman tests positive for COVID-19 after controversial party in Hong Kong
Officials say another person has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a controversial birthday party in Hong Kong that resulted in several positive tests and mandatory quarantine for others. ( read original story ...)
China appoints former paramilitary chief as new Hong Kong garrison commander
The People Liberation Army's (PLA) maintains a garrison in Hong Kong, but its activities are largely low-profile. ( read original story ...)
Developer Shimao’s fire sale, new rating cuts keep China property on edge
Shanghai-based developer Shimao has put all its projects on sale, local media reported on Monday, and more Chinese property firms suffered credit rating cuts, leaving markets torn between hopes a ... ( read original story ...)