MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.53% and Japan's Nikkei dropped 1.9%. Chinese blue chips shed 0.4%, although the Hong Kong benchmark was flat, buoyed by mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: John Lee attracted backers and critics during long climb from police inspector to No 2 official
Chief Secretary Lee is gearing up for a possible leadership bid, sources say. While some have previously questioned whether his background fully prepared him for his role as No 2 official, Lee appears ... ( read original story ...)
‘Reliable’, but limited financial exposure: mixed reaction from business community to John Lee as Hong Kong’s next potential leader
Many see Beijing's backing of Lee as a sign that national security would take top priority They expressed hope that Hong Kong's No 2 official would be friendly to the business community in a bid to ... ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: Hong Kong hardliner joins race to become city’s next leader
Plus, Meta targets virtual currency market with ‘Zuck Bucks’ and Toshiba’s second-biggest shareholder pushes take-private deal ... ( read original story ...)
With Each New Crisis in Hong Kong, Pressure Built on a Beijing Loyalist
Carrie Lam, the territory’s chief executive, said Monday that she would not seek a second term. Her tenure was marked by protests, a contentious law and a devastating Covid outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader’s challenges ahead
Hong Kong's beleaguered Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced that she will not be standing for re-election in May. Chief Secretary and erstwhile security head John Lee has been tipped to be her ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protest Films Prominent at Taiwan Documentary Festival
Two Hong Kong protest-related films that are unlikely to ever be screened in their home territory will take center stage at the Taiwan International Documentary Festival, in the event’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security official to stand as chief executive
John Lee’s bid for top political post is sign of the growing influence of security officials ... ( read original story ...)
Benefits of Hong Kong’s New Mortgage Policy to Appear in Late 2022
despite the Hong Kong government's recent Budget Speech announcement to lift the maximum property value limit for mortgage loans of high LTV ratio, which is a welcomed amendment, JLL expects any ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s No. 2 official John Lee says he plans to run in leadership election
STORY: Lee said he was awaiting Beijing's approval for him to stand in the leadership election.Lee, 64, a former deputy commissioner of police, was promoted to the global financial hub's No. 2 role in ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC leverages smart analytics to develop new tools that enhance the personalised customer experience
The new Budget feature in the HSBC HK mobile app harnesses big data to generate personalised insights for customers, helping them track monthly spending and also take charge of their financial goals. ( read original story ...)
HSBC moves into the metaverse
STORY: HSBC has entered the metaverse.The bank announced Wednesday (April 6) it had launched a fund to capture investment opportunities in the space for its rich clients in Hong Kong and Singapore.It ... ( read original story ...)
Any outflows from Hong Kong are temporary: govt
Financial Services Secretary Christopher Hui said on Wednesday that any outflows of professionals or capital from Hong Kong are a “temporary ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Documentary Prompts Taiwanese to Eye Immigration Policy
Film on Hong Kong protests has spurred discussion among Taiwanese about whether Taiwan should offer Hong Kongers more immigration assistance ... ( read original story ...)