HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) is preparing to caution its shareholder that splitting the bank's operations in Asia and other parts of the world would be highly costly and create sig... HSBC HOLDINGS (00005 ... ( read original story ...)
Morgan Stanley says Hong Kong stocks may trail China shares for fourth year in a row
Hong Kong stocks will probably lose out to China’s yuan-traded shares in 2022, with the onshore market set to benefit more from Beijing’s policy loosening and a flurry of government drives, the US ... ( read original story ...)
The ‘can do’ attitude that defines Hong Kong
Many of Hong Kong's 7.4 million residents remain proud of their "Lion Rock Spirit": a collective determination to better their lives against seemingly insurmountable odds. ( read original story ...)
US rate hikes strain Hong Kong’s economy
Recent rate hikes from the Federal Reserve have come at a bad time for Hong Kong which, thanks to its US dollar peg, must follow suit despite its own flagging economy. ( read original story ...)
Places where citizens can gather, pray, discuss developments shrinking in Hong Kong
A small group on Sunday gathered near an altar at the Hong Kong Government headquarters and prayed for the activists and protesters arrested in the city. But now spaces where citizens can gather ... ( read original story ...)
Expect jobless rate to worsen in Hong Kong, finance chief warns, while also cautioning against excessive pessimism
But jobless rate expected to top out and gradually improve as long as pandemic continues to stabilise, financial secretary Paul Chan says. ( read original story ...)
Call for government to help poorer Hong Kong residents visit loved ones living in mainland China
High cost of quarantine hotel and limited places mean residents cannot see family members over border, with average of 22 months separating visits, Society for Community Organisation finds. ( read original story ...)
Arrest of Firebrand Cardinal Highlights Split in Hong Kong’s Catholic Church
Joseph Zen, 90 years old, has been a spiritual leader of the city’s pro-democracy movement while the church hierarchy has aligned itself with the pro-Beijing government. ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (OTCMKTS:BHKLY) Short Interest Up 40.5% in April
Limited (OTCMKTS:BHKLY – Get Rating) was the target of a large increase in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 5,200 shares, an increase of 40.5% from the ... ( read original story ...)
From chart-topping pop star to activist enemy of the state: Hong Kong-born Canadian Denise Ho’s rocky turn
Singer turned activist Denise Ho speaks about Hong Kong's political crisis at an event in Melbourne, Australia, in 2019. Ho has indicated her passion for political activism was in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong logs 259 cases a day after top pandemic adviser warns city could be hit by sixth wave
Hong Kong has logged 259 new Covid-19 cases and one related death a day after a top government pandemic adviser warned that the city could be hit by a sixth wave of infections. Sunday’s new infections ... ( read original story ...)
Interactions with Beijing have long been a political test for Hong Kong’s leaders – now it’s John Lee’s turn
It would be odd for both sides to keep up any pretence of maintaining a distance, as political practices over time have changed. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong railway fans queue overnight to board first train on new cross-harbour section
Hong Kong railway fans on Sunday rushed to board the first train at dawn on a newly opened, cross-harbour section of the city's costliest MTR project, with the long-awaited launch coming off years of ... ( read original story ...)
US rate hikes strain Hong Kong’s virus-weakened economy
Recent rate hikes from the Federal Reserve have come at a bad time for Hong Kong which, thanks to its US dollar peg, must follow suit despite its own flagging economy. ( read original story ...)