Hong Kong's new health chief says travelers may be allowed to quarantine at home but only if a health code system is in place to manage their movement. Rachel Chang reports on Bloomberg Television. ( read original story ...)
Hang Seng Optimises Digital Business Banking Services To Help Enterprises Seize Opportunities In The Economic Rebound
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12 July 2022 - Hang Seng Bank offers diversified commercial banking service solutions to meet the needs of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) ... ( read original story ...)
China’s rural bank scandal has $300 bln tail risk
China’s small-bank crisis is far from over. On Monday authorities in Henan finally agreed to cover customer deposits that were frozen in April after getting caught in a possible fraud. It’s a ... ( read original story ...)
CICC investment banking head to take helm at broker Galaxy -sources
Ltd's investment banking head, Wang Sheng, is set to leave the bank to take over as the chief executive of smaller peer China Galaxy Securities, six people with direct knowledge of the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Proposed Covid-19 health code for Hong Kong will not be used for any political agenda, ‘only pandemic purposes’: John Lee
Chief executive says colour-code system will be 'very specific' and only target 'small numbers' He also sounds warning on protecting high-risk groups and not repeating mistakes of fifth wave Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s nano flats: does falling demand point to the end of container-size abodes?
In 2019, 642 such flats sold for a total of HK$2.3 billion, but last year only 307 were sold for a total of about HK$1.5 billion Too early to conclude that we have seen the back of nano flats, think ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bourse Predicted To Open Under Pressure On Tuesday
The Hong Kong stock market on Monday wrote a finish to the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost 140 points or 0.7 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 21,120-point ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC launches campaign to celebrate prosperity of Hong Kong
HSBC Hong Kong has launched a brand-new campaign “Hong Kong inspired by the world” to highlight the diverse culture and prosperity of the city, by featuring concepts including food and beverage, ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Buys back Nearly 3.09M Shrs in HK, London Ytd for $152M
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it had repurchased a total of 3.0893 million shares in London and Hong Kong yesterday (11th), involving a total of approximately HKD152 million. HSBC ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s use of electronic tracking wristbands not ‘foolproof’ solution to deter Covid-19 patients from breaching quarantine, experts say
Experts call for rethink of Covid-19 policies given rebound in infection numbers, as new health minister reveals plans for colour-coded system for patients Strictly enforcing a seven-day home ... ( read original story ...)
Rainmed nets $19M in Hong Kong IPO debut
Rainmed Medical Ltd. raised HK$146 million (US$19 million) in an initial public offering in Hong Kong. Its shares debuted at HK$5.60 and dropped as much as 15.38% to close at HK$5.28 on July 8, 2022, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong’, top US diplomat to city tells Beijing in speech critical of central government
US Consul General Hanscom Smith says the laws and values that had helped Hong Kong grow have been threatened by Beijing after 1997 handover Smith also claims national security law, electoral reforms ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is making COVID-19 patients wear a tracking bracelet so they can’t leave the house
Hong Kong has imposed a strict zero-COVID strategy since the start of the pandemic. Hong Kong is making all COVID-19 patients who are under home quarantine wear a tracking bracelet to make sure they ... ( read original story ...)
Snooker officials confirm return of Hong Kong Masters in October, 8 of world’s best to be invited
World Snooker Tour adds tournament to calendar, with 8 of world’s best players to take part in event Hong Kong officials say will show city is ‘back for business’. ( read original story ...)