Hong Kong pro-democracy politician in exile Ted Hui has alleged he was assaulted by a stranger in a Sydney restaurant. Due to this latest attack containing a verbal threat of further violence, Mr Hui ... ( read original story ...)
China Tourism seeks $2.16 bln in Hong Kong’s biggest listing so far in 2022 – term sheet
China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp is aiming to raise up to $2.16 billion through a new listing in Hong Kong, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters, in what will be the largest share sale in ... ( read original story ...)
Covid policy crushes Hong Kong’s growth expectations
Hong Kong’s economy will struggle to expand at all this year, the latest Bloomberg survey of economists shows, as the city grapples with Covid restrictions, a trade slump and other global headwinds. ( read original story ...)
China Tourism seeks $2.16bn in Hong Kong’s biggest listing of 2022
China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. is aiming to raise up to $2.16 billion through a new listing in Hong Kong, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters, in what will be the largest share sale in ... ( read original story ...)
BOC HK, BOC Life launch green savings insurance plan
It offers up to a 3% annualised guaranteed rate of return at policy maturity. Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) and BOC Group Life Assurance Company (BOC Life) have launched the BOC Life iGreen ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine tycoon and Duterte supporter Uy’s business may face US$959mil debt bill
The business empire of Philippine tycoon Dennis Uy, which recently made headlines with a notice of default, may face nearly US$700 million (S$959 million) worth of loans maturing this year. ( read original story ...)
CTG Duty Free Aims to Raise $2.2 Billion With Hong Kong Listing
China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. is seeking to raise as much as HK$17 billion ($2.17 billion) by selling shares in Hong Kong, in what could be the city’s biggest offering this year. Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Break up HSBC to unlock £28bn, say Chinese: Bank’s top shareholder Ping An ramps up campaign to spin off Asia business
Ping An said HSBC had exaggerated the downsides of a spin-off and ignored the long-term value a separate Asian business would generate. ( read original story ...)
Why Hong Kong is seeking solace in Cantopop
Life in Hong Kong has been reshaped as Beijing has increasingly tightened its grip over almost every aspect of life in the city. But Cantopop remains a venue for those in the city to seek solace and ... ( read original story ...)
New ambulance cleaning methods to be used in wake of increase in Hong Kong coronavirus cases
Calls to 999 number also hit about 2,700 a day at height of fifth wave in March, Fire Services Department reveals. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Ban on CBD Products Leaves Companies Facing Ruin
As Hong Kong takes its first steps toward cracking down on cannabidiol, businesses specializing in CBD-infused beers, coffees and other products are scrambling to work out what comes next. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Growth Hopes Crumble Under Weight of Covid Policies
Hong Kong’s economy will struggle to expand at all this year, the latest Bloomberg survey of economists shows, as the city grapples with Covid restrictions, a trade slump and other global headwinds. ( read original story ...)
HSBC oversold risks of $35 billion Asia spin-off, investor Ping An thinks – source
By Selena Li, Lawrence White and Anshuman Daga HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC overstated the risks of spinning off its Asia unit when it rebuffed such a proposal by shareholder Ping An Insurance ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s TOP Financial stock rallies 52% after sliding last two sessions
Hong Kong online brokerage TOP Financial (TOP) saw its shares rocket over 50% on Thursday after losing significant ground the last two sessions ... ( read original story ...)