Carrie Lam says the government will push on with relaxing social-distancing measures unless there is a sudden, ‘unlikely’ surge in Covid-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Entry quarantine dampens Hong Kong’s tourism recovery potential
While Hong Kong will permit entry for non-residents from May 1, ending a lengthy 25-month suspension of overseas arrivals since March 25, 2020, travel and tourism professionals in the destination say ... ( read original story ...)
Police subdue, arrest suspected drug trafficker after 2 officers attacked during identity check in Hong Kong
Alleged assault took place after suspect intercepted near a sitting-out area at the junction of Cleverly Street and Burd Street at 12.47am on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Strategic Thinking—Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust proudly awards scholarships ... He has taught executives at the Financial Management Program at General Electric, and the McKinsey & Co. mini-MBA program, as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Lam says no plan to further ease border controls
Hong Kong’s leader said there were no plans to further relax border controls, as the city continues to chart a cautious approach to Covid-19 despite plunging cases. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Retail Green Bond kicks off, offering small investors bite-size, inflation-busting financial products to develop city as sustainable investing hub
Investors can subscribe to the three-year, 2.5 per cent bond in minimum lots of HK$10,000 online from a number of the city's licensed banks until 2pm on May 6 An initial tranche of HK$15 billion has ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Lam Says No Plan to Further Relax Border Controls
Hong Kong’s leader said there were no plans to further relax border controls, as the city continues to chart a cautious approach to Covid-19 despite plunging cases. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie ... ( read original story ...)
Will Chinese Law Firms Ever Be Trusted to Lead Foreign IPO Advice?
Despite the rise of Chinese firms on Hong Kong listings, none of the most active was lead legal counsel on any of their listing transactions, Asia Legal Briefing author Jessica Seah writes. That job ... ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Overdue For Support On Tuesday
The Hang Seng now rests just beneath the 19,870-point plateau although it's tipped to open in the green on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic, with bargain ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar ascends on China COVID fears, Fed rate hike pace
The dollar climbed to around a two-year high against the euro and an 18-month high versus the pound as fears about the economic impact of China's COVID-19 lockdowns and an aggressive pace of U.S. rate ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks steady after China agrees to support Covid-19 affected economy, oil falls below $100/bbl
An Asia-Pacific equity index eked out a gain amid calmer conditions on Chinese bourses compared with Monday’s plunge. Tech stocks in Hong Kong jumped. European futures added about 1% and US contracts ... ( read original story ...)
Virtual Banking: Hong Kong’s WeLab Bank to Offer Digital Wealth Advisory Solutions
WeLab Bank has reportedly become the "first" digital bank in Hong Kong licensed "to offer digital wealth advisory services." ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Looks to Start Trade in Yuan Stocks in Second Half
Hong Kong is ready to launch yuan-denominated stock trading to cater to investors in Shanghai and Shenzhen, with final clearances from regulators in mainland China expected in the second half of the ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Hong Kong’s wage subsidy scheme to start hand outs in May; full amount must be spent on salaries
The next round of Hong Kong’s Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme will open for applications on Friday and begin disbursement in early May. Employers must spend all of the funds on employees salaries or face ... ( read original story ...)