UBS Group will split its 2,500 Hong Kong workforce into two groups with each returning to the workplace on alternate weeks, as the city tightens curbs amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, according to an ... ( read original story ...)
‘Everything will go back to zero’: Hong Kong businesses cry foul over abrupt return of tough social-distancing measures
Food and beverage sector representatives say their industry will be the 'biggest victim', predicting billions in losses But gym operators, massage parlours and concert organisers are all poised to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong suspends flights from eight countries, including the U.S.
The new measures will deepen the city’s isolation and mark a return to the tough restrictions from the early days of the pandemic, as officials race to contain the Omicron variant. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong considering new mortgage scheme that would slash payments, monthly instalments for subsidised flats, city leader says
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says government hopes to allow residents, including those waiting for public housing, to ‘leapfrog’ renting and purchase homes instead Hong Kong is considering a new ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Financial Forum held entirely online next week
As a highlight event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the 15th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), organised by the Government of the HKSAR and the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC launches My Calendar App
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has recently launched ‘HSBC My Calendar App’ to celebrate its 25-year journey in Bangladesh. ( read original story ...)
HSBC China brokerage joint venture partner selling 39% stake
HSBC Holdings PLC's China securities brokerage joint venture partner is selling most of its equity ownership, an exchange filing showed, and a source with knowledge of the matter said the bank was ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans some inbound flights, tightens COVID-19 curbs
Hong Kong announced a two-week ban on incoming flights from eight countries, including the United States and Britain, and tightened restrictions on Wednesday as authorities feared a fifth wave of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans U.S, UK flights on COVID concern
Incoming flights from Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Britain, and the United States, including interchanges, would be banned from Jan. 8 to Jan 21, said Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC to Sell 39% Stake of Its China Brokerage Joint Venture Partner
HSBC Holdings plc announced plans to sell a majority of its stake in a China securities brokerage joint venture company. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Forces Cruise Ship to Return from Voyage, Holds 2,500 for COVID Testing
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship was forced to end the "cruise to nowhere" a day early after nine passengers on board were linked with a cluster of Omicron cases. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong taxi drivers saved from massive loss of insurance policies as 4 providers offer helping hand
Taxi industry faced a large-scale halt in operations after more than 11,000 drivers were given one week's notice before their coverage was terminated Four providers offer help but taxi association ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Billionaire Professor Adds $2 Billion To His Wealth As Shares Of AI Giant SenseTime Soar
Shares of SenseTime have almost doubled since its closely watched IPO last week, adding $2 billion to the net worth of Tang Xiao’ou, cofounder and the largest shareholder of the Chinese AI giant. ( read original story ...)
TAOP Announces Hong Kong Data Center Expansion Plan to Amplify Ethereum Business
Total hash rate will be increased by 100% to 700GH/sApproximately 350 Ether can be generated per Month by then HONGKONG, Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP, the “Company” or ... ( read original story ...)