HK Electric reveals plan to build 600-hectare wind farm, consisting of between 13 and 19 wind turbines, about 4km southwest off Lamma Island. ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong Media Outlet Aims to Fill Media Vacuum
News is reporting news in Hong Kong despite the concerns of being closed in the future amid the city’s media crackdown. ( read original story ...)
Second batch of consumption vouchers likely to be disbursed in summer, Hong Kong’s finance chief says
Retailing in Hong Kong to evolve into an online-offline hybrid, experts say Bank of China’s BOC Pay said it would roll out a series of offers and shopping discounts to those who collected the handout ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing loyalist security head poised to become Hong Kong chief executive
Beijing loyalist and Hong Kong security secretary John Lee is poised to become the city's new chief executive. ( read original story ...)
One candidate, one system? China leaves nothing to chance by installing next Hong Kong leader
The sole candidate offered from Beijing to serve as Hong Kong's chief executive, John Lee, was instrumental in overseeing the often-brutal responses of security forces over the past eight year to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first Retail Green Bond sells out with US$4.2 billion in orders, auguring well for city’s role as funding hub for climate-friendly projects
The three-year note, offering a 2.5 per cent return on a minimum investment of HK$10,000, was 1.2 times oversubscribed Strong response boosted by volatile stock market as investors seek a safer bet, ... ( read original story ...)
Essential for Hong Kong to strike balance as Xi Jinping digs in on zero-Covid
Words of Chinese president do nothing to raise hopes of an early reopening of the border with Hong Kong, which strives to remain an international finance hub It seemed unlikely not long ago, when ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Break-up Pressure Marks the End of an Era
The bank’s position – with huge financial stakes and close political ties in both London and Beijing – has become increasingly untenable amid growing tensions. ( read original story ...)
2 New Executives Join HSB This Week
HANG SENG BANK (00011.HK) announced that two new executives have joined Hang Seng Bank this week. They are Angela Shing, Chief Marketing Officer, and Gloria Ho, Head of Human Resources. Both have ... ( read original story ...)
Inaugural Retail Green Bond attracts US$4.2 billion of subscriptions, as Hong Kong takes a step towards becoming a fundraising hub for climate-friendly projects
The three-year note, offering a 2.5 per cent return on a minimum investment of HK$10,000, was 1.2 times oversubscribed Strong response boosted by volatile stock market as investors seek a safer bet, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong closes the door on ‘nano flats’ in planning overhaul
Hong Kong’s booming trend for “nano flats” could be about to go bust amid an overhaul of planning laws and the ongoing exodus of residents. All newly built private homes must measure at least 280 sq ... ( read original story ...)
China installing former security chief as Hong Kong leader
China is installing a career security official as the new leader of Hong Kong in the culmination of a sweeping political transformation that has gutted any opposition in the Asian financial center and ... ( read original story ...)
In a One-Man Race in Hong Kong, China Is Guaranteed to Win
John Lee, a Beijing loyalist who oversaw the crackdown on pro-democracy protests, built his career by deepening his contacts within the mainland security services. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong property investment drops 46% to USD1.4b in Q1
Almost half of the transactions were from the industrial sector. Investor sentiment in Hong Kong’s property sector was affected by various factors, including global geopolitical tensions and stock ... ( read original story ...)