In response to public outrage on social media, Hong Kong's government has promised to consider legal amendments and establish protocols to enhance whale protection measures.
HSBC rides rising rates to double its income, launches $2 bln share buyback
HSBC Holdings raised its key profitability target and announced a fresh $2 billion share buyback on Tuesday, as rising central bank interest rates worldwide helped it more than double its income for ...
Hong Kong police arrest 43 people over 32 cases of cyber fraud totalling HK$27 million, most suspects recruited to set up bank accounts
Hong Kong police have arrested 43 people over 32 cases of cyber fraud in which victims lost more than HK$27 million (US$3.5 million) in total.
Billionaire Jack Ma invests in fishery and agriculture startup
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has invested in a fishery and agriculture startup in China, the media reported on Tuesday ...
Hong Kong official vows to mull legal changes after discovery of whale carcass sparked anger
A Hong Kong government official has vowed to mull legal changes and set up protocols to better protect whales after the discovery of a carcass sparked anger on social media and speculation that ...
In a first, Hong Kong residents can co-own a home in Shenzhen with family members as China’s tech hub eases rules
Hong Kong residents with family members holding residence permits in Shenzhen are eligible for the first time for government-subsidised housing after authorities relaxed rules to help low-income ...
Hong Kong retail sales show 19.6 per cent rise to HK$33.1 billion in June, boosted by tourism and consumer demand
June figures mark increase in retail sales for seventh month in a row Hong Kong recorded 2.75 million visitors in June, bringing total for first six months to 12.88 million Hong Kong's retail sales ...
Hong Kong June retail sales up 19.6%; outlook seen favourable
Hong Kong's June retail sales rose 19.6% from a year earlier in the seventh consecutive month of growth thanks to a tourism recovery and positive consumption sentiment and the outlook is favourable, ...
Hong Kong IPO Candidates No Longer Have to Flag China Risks
Companies from mainland China that are preparing to go public in Hong Kong are no longer required to inform investors of the risks they face back home. The city's stock exchange on Tuesday repealed a ...
HSBC rides rising rates to double its income, launches $2 billion share buyback
HSBC Holdings raised its key profitability target and announced a fresh $2 billion share buyback on Tuesday, as rising central bank interest rates worldwide helped it more than double its income for ...
HSBC lifts outlook, launches $2 billion buyback as rising rates boost income
HSBC Holdings raised its key profitability target and announced a fresh $2 billion share buyback on Tuesday, as rising central bank interest rates worldwide helped it more than double income for the ...
HSBC raises outlook as profits nearly double
In a report, the Financial Conduct Authority said the nation’s top nine financial service providers, including HSBC, Barclays and NatWest, had on average “passed through only 28% of the base rate rise ...
HSBC lifts outlook, launches $2 bln buyback as profit beats forecasts
HSBC Holdings raised its key performance target on Tuesday as its first-half profit surged more than two-fold, supported by rising interest rates around the world and the planned sale of its French ...
Hong Kong homeowners slash prices as they race to sell before property values fall further
Homeowners in Hong Kong are offering steep discounts as they race to offload their properties quickly before the market falls further. In a recent case that underscores the trend, a seller in Tai Po ...