Political and business leaders have voiced firm support for John Lee Ka-chiu's bid for Hong Kong's top job, applauding him as competent for the post and expressing confidence he can lead the city to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong journalist arrested for alleged sedition: reports
Hong Kong police arrested veteran journalist Allan Au early Monday morning on charges of sedition, according to local media, making him the latest government critic to face possible jail time. Cable ... ( read original story ...)
Veteran Hong Kong journalist arrested for ‘sedition’
A veteran Hong Kong journalist was arrested by national security police on Monday for allegedly conspiring to publish "seditious materials", a police source and local media said. The arrest is the ... ( read original story ...)
Why ‘foreigners’ in Hong Kong should heed history’s lessons on forced deportation
Despite assurances, history shows ‘foreign’ residents are briskly discarded when their presence appears more nuisance than benefit – just look at Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Asian Markets Wrap: Asian equities fall on inflation worries, tighter monetary policy; Hang Seng drops 2%
Treasury yield climbed to 2.72%, around the highest since 2019. Australia’s 10-year bond yield hit 3% for the first time since 2015. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Hong Kong: starved of customers, restaurants close down as financial support from government ‘too little and too late’
Vegetarian dining pioneer Bobsy Gaia is just one of the business owners forced to make the hard choice of shutting their establishments. ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to keep hiring in private banking push amid growth, rivalry in China’s Greater Bay Area
Citigroup is hiring more private bankers to compete with HSBC and rivals in Hong Kong, as wealthy clients seek alternatives to volatile stocks to boost returns ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek-backed trucking start-up G7 weighs $682m Hong Kong IPO: Sources
The Chinese firm is working with China International Capital, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley on the proposed share sale. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Temasek-backed trucking startup G7 weighs US$500m Hong Kong IPO: sources
HONG KONG] G7, a fleet management company backed by Temasek Holdings, is weighing an initial public offering in Hong Kong that could raise about US$500 million as soon as this year, people with ... ( read original story ...)
OFWs in Hong Kong urged to vote on weekdays, solon seeks probe on ‘chaotic’ overseas voting
Overseas Filipino Workers in Hong Kong are urged to go to voting centers on weekdays after many were unable to cast their votes due to limited capacity on Day 1 of overseas voting last Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airport’s Time As A Global Aviation Hub May Be Over
After two years of next to no passengers and airline traffic, Hong Kong Airport may never recover its role as a global aviation hub. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong imitates Macau: one-man race showcases pro-Beijing camp’s unity but could risk alienating public, analysts say
Macau's solo candidates engage public, but residents with no say in outcome lose interest in polls, says one veteran former opposition lawmaker Pro-Beijing observer says this year's race not a sign ... ( read original story ...)
Chief executive election 2022: new sense of certainty means Hong Kong can finally get on with things
With John Lee the only candidate backed by Beijing, doors are opening for him and everything is falling into place quickly and seamlessly Carrie Lam is now free to concentrate on the vital task of ... ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: What’s in HSBC’s Metaverse Fund for Hong Kong, Singapore Private Banking Clients?; Bitcoin Declines
Bitcoin and ether continue falling; other major cryptos are mixed. Insights: The holdings of HSBC's Metaverse Fund for Hong Kong and Singapore private banking clients remain unclear, underscoring a ... ( read original story ...)