HSBC has launched global private banking in Shenzhen, part of the UK/Hong Kong-listed group's plan to expand in the Greater Bay Area. The new offering will serve high net worth and ultra-HNW clients ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong digital insurer OneDegree marks second year
OneDegree Hong Kong has marked its second anniversary with strong growth and an expanding portfolio of digital insurance products. According to the online insurance provider, its total sum insured as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong foreign tourist ban to be lifted
Hong Kong’s foreign tourist ban is ending after two years. It will allow visitors from May 1,easing strict border controls ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong should speed up easing of Covid curbs in 2 to 3 weeks, when caseload expected to be under 100, expert says
Vote of confidence from Professor Ivan Hung, co-convenor of a government panel on vaccine effects, comes as daily infections continue to decline. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong jobless rate set to remain high for ‘some time’ although economy gradually improving, finance chief says
Paul Chan notes that despite the fifth wave of infections stabilising, many businesses and employees are still facing 'economic pressure and blows' Unemployment rate for the January-to-March period ... ( read original story ...)
Golden Sixty creates Hong Kong history with Group 1 Champions Mile defence
Golden Sixty became Hong Kong's highest earner in history by dominantly retaining the Group 1 FWD Champions Mile on Sunday. California Spangle was given a soft time in front but the 2-5 favourite ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: John Lee makes first visits to residents and representatives of ethnic minority groups, vows to speed up housing supply
Housing is 'key' to solving many of the city's issues, Beijing-endorsed candidate says after curated closed-door visits Lee also says Hong Kong's success hinged on diversity and welcomes suggestions ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Next Chief Executive Booted From YouTube
John Lee, the sole candidate to succeed Carrie Lam as chief executive of Hong Kong this summer, has had his campaign channel suspended from YouTube in what the company said was a necessary move to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s mental health crisis: Nearly half of residents suffer ‘moderate to severe’ signs of anxiety amid worst wave of coronavirus infections, survey shows
'Emerging adults', those aged between 18 and 30, were found to be 'most at risk' from developing anxiety Number of people who sought mental health counselling surged as the city imposed some of its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong virtual insurer OneDegree widens cryptocurrency coverage to NFTs, signs three-year deal with Munich Re
Hong Kong virtual insurer OneDegree has partnered with Munich Re to cover a wider array of digital assets, amid expectations of more demand from non-fungible token holders seeking protection against ... ( read original story ...)
The history (and debauchery) of Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club as it marks 40 years at its iconic Central location
As the FCC marks four decades at its iconic Central location, we look at the parties, personalities and proud heritage that have seen the club become many a journalist’s home from home. ( read original story ...)
Use of ‘green’ office leases to catch on in Hong Kong, as sustainability becomes increasingly important, Deloitte says
Hong Kong office tenants and landlords are expected to catch up with the global trend of signing “green” leases despite a dearth of such deals so far in the city, according to professional services ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Reopen for Non-Residents From May
Starting May, non-residents will be allowed to visit Hong Kong, thereby ending an entry-ban of two years, by the government. ( read original story ...)
Mother, 24, arrested after baby found dead with neck wounds in Hong Kong’s North Point
Two suicide notes and plastic cable ties were also found at the scene, with the 19-month-old child suspected to have been strangled. ( read original story ...)