The founder and chair of one of Asia’s biggest private equity investors has criticised the Chinese government for policies that he said have resulted in a “deep economic crisi ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang’s death in quarantine sparks calls for review
Celebrated actor’s family declines to comment on whether the 87-year-old had been given timely medical help in the quarantine hotel. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong residential transactions slip 1.5% to 2,869 in March
Secondary sales accounted for 94.4% of all transactions. Hong Kong’s residential market was quiet in March, but purchasing momentum in the secondary market gradually picked up, says Knight Frank. Data ... ( read original story ...)
How This Female Billionaire Managed To Sail Through China’s Property Slump – For Now
Wu Yajun, chairperson of real estate developer Longfor, now has a wealth of $15.2 billion. Compared with the 40% drop in net worth from 2021 levels suffered by Country Garden’s Yang Huiyan, 70% by ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exports plunge 8.9 per cent as Covid-19 pandemic disrupts flow of goods over mainland China border
Figure for March marks first decline since October 2020, as trade hit by scores of city’s drivers becoming infected ... ( read original story ...)
Landmark case for 47 Hong Kong democrats adjourned until June
A landmark national security case involving 47 Hong Kong democrats was adjourned on Thursday to June 1-2, with many of the defendants having been in custody since February last year and facing the ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses in Hong Kong hopeful for ‘fresh start’ with a new leader
Chief executive hopeful John Lee will be the sole candidate in the running at the May 8 election. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang dies at 87 in quarantine hotel
Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang has died at age 86 while in a COVID-19 quarantine hotel in the southern Chinese city, local media reported. Tsang was best known internationally for his action ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC: Mixed Q1 Results
Mixed results. Limited, HSBC is currently heavily investing in Asia with the wealth management being a key division to monitor. Concern on CET1, buyback suspended. Neutral rating. We prefer other ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Full Truck Alliance pauses $1 billion Hong Kong listing – sources
Plans by Full Truck Alliance Co Ltd, China's 'Uber for trucks', to raise $1 billion in a Hong Kong listing this year have been paused as a Chinese cybersecurity regulator has yet to announce findings ... ( read original story ...)
People are chartering private jets to get their pets out of Hong Kong as the city-state faces peak exodus
Private jets are seen as the last resort, with rising cargo rates and increased flight cancellations leaving pets stranded in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Covid strategy is a ‘balancing act,’ says official
Christopher Hui, secretary for financial services and the treasury in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, says the city's Covid-19 strategy has to address public health and socioeconomic ... ( read original story ...)
Kenneth Tsang, Veteran Hong Kong Actor, Dies at 87
Mr. Tsang, who was known for tough-guy supporting roles and ubiquitous hair dye advertisements, was found dead while in hotel quarantine. ( read original story ...)
New HK Administration Must Focus On Housing Issue
Hong Kong has gone through many struggles over the past few years, first the 2019 protests, then the Covid pandemic. Recently as Hong Kong is ope ... ( read original story ...)