Hong Kong stocks dropped, putting the benchmark on course for its third consecutive weekly loss, as traders weighed August economic data from China that largely beat analysts’ estimates. ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, Public Grief Over Queen Doubles as Dissent
Hundreds of Hong Kong residents are lining up in front of the British Consulate General for hours each day to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, leaving piles of flowers and handwritten notes. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, China financial watchdogs to give Wealth Management Connect more muscle by adding products, increasing participation: Eddie Yue
Hong Kong is working with mainland Chinese authorities to enhance the one-year-old Wealth Management Connect scheme, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s CEO said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Live news: Hong Kong should cut stamp duty to attract talent, says government adviser
The funeral will be attended by foreign heads of state and government representatives, as well as the almost 200 people who were recognised in the late Queen’s birthday honours earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong consumer watchdog gets complaints over more than HK$100,000 in Crostini vouchers, with bakery chain among latest closures amid rent woes
Customers left with invalid coupons as bakery chain folds, citing end of government's rent-deferral scheme Chain owner says he has chalked up HK$80 million in bank loans to cover staff wages Dozens of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kongers rush to learn new skills ahead of life abroad
Inside the bowels of a Hong Kong industrial building, Eric Pun was among two dozen people crammed into a classroom learning to drill holes -- acquiring a new set of skills before heading abroad. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong kidnappings: the body of a man has been found buried on a hillside. We recount other notorious cases in the city
In recent years, such cases have been rare as criminals prefer deception tactics, even bogus kidnapping calls The case of a 51-year-old man thought to have been kidnapped on his birthday, killed and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fintech ecosystem still strong, given capital, talent and links to Greater Bay Area, says new FTAHK chairman
Neil Tan, new chairman of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong, says current challenges just a 'bump in the road' Organisation will strengthen its role connecting fintech companies in Hong Kong, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li’s insurance unit revives stalled IPO
Hong Kong insurer FWD Group Holdings, controlled by tycoon Richard Li, has revived a bid for an IPO on its home bourse after shelving plans for a U.S. listing last year. Documents filed with the Hong ... ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong aims to build on its leadership position as Asia’s asset and wealth management hub
Building on its proven reputation as a global finance centre, Hong Kong is also Asia’s leading asset and wealth management hub. The free flow of capital has long been fundamental to the metropolis ... ( read original story ...)
AXA, HSBC introduce cover for Hong Kong domestic helpers
AXA Hong Kong and HSBC have partnered to introduce HelperShield Insurance, a product that provides protection to both employers and their domestic helpers. According to AXA and HSBC, the partnership ... ( read original story ...)
Jobless man jailed for sedition after sharing social media posts that attacked Beijing and Hong Kong government
Man, 53, jailed for four months after he admits sharing seditious social media posts on Telegram channel A 53-year-old man was on Thursday jailed for four months under a colonial-era sedition law ... ( read original story ...)
Office vacancies double in Hong Kong
The data add to warnings that Hong Kong’s shine as a business hub has been dulled by political unrest and a subsequent crackdown. Pandemic curbs have also kept the territory internationally isolated ... ( read original story ...)
PCAOB Arrives In Hong Kong, EU Regulation Sends Solar Stocks Lower
Asian equities were mixed but mostly lower overnight as uncertainty surrounding US interest rates continues to pervade global markets. ( read original story ...)