Total deposits rose by 0.6% during the month, however. Loans and advances extended by banks in Hong Kong decreased by 1.7% in August compared to a year ago, according to the latest statistics released ...
Hong Kong’s judicial system has autonomy thanks to ‘strong, independent’ legal profession, Bar Association head says at opening of UK legal year
Victor Dawes is only representative from Asia to speak at opening of legal year in London, as he underscores importance of city being on global legal map Association chairman and deputy also take the ...
Why Hong Kong’s law on illegal structures is a mess
There was something engagingly optimistic about the official estimate that the Red Hill Estate – where some homeowners’ illegal extensions were blamed for dangerous landslips during recent rough ...
Hydrogen has way to go before it emerges as a truly green fuel for powering Hong Kong’s public transport, expert says
Hydrogen is poised to play a substantial role in the greening of Hong Kong’s public road transport, but its competitiveness as a clean fuel in the city’s overall energy mix remains uncertain, expert ...
Feature: Hong Kong’s National Day fireworks dazzle after 5-year hiatus
HONG KONG, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- After a five-year hiatus, National Day fireworks display illuminated Hong Kong's sky on Sunday night, captivating over 430,000 spectators gathered along both sides of ...
China National Day fireworks return to Hong Kong
STORY: Police estimate over 430,000 locals and tourists gathered on both sides of Victoria Harbour to witness the first National Day fireworks display in five years. The show had previously been ...
Hong Kong could see severe typhoon later in week, as tropical storm Koinu approaches
Winds at the centre of the storm expected to reach 155km/h, compared with 200km/h near eye of Super Typhoon Saola that wrought havoc on city last month.
If Xi Jinping’s Hong Kong goons don’t ease up and free Jimmy Lai, China’s economy faces even rougher waters
The show trial of Lai, 75, for supposed national-security crimes was to start last week, Sept. 25, but Hong Kong authorities already kicked it back to December.
French connection: business links between Hong Kong and country fostered at conference in Paris
Hongkonger brings traditional city delicacies to Paris and French-born businessman showcases his homeland’s flair for fashion in financial hub.
Shout it out loud: Hong Kong is open for business
Financial Secretary Paul Chan's sojourn through Europe has rekindled interest among firms there to use the city to expand their operations into mainland China Absence seems to have made interest in ...
Hong Kong’s shoebox housing are a disgrace John Lee must end
The chief executive should set a bold target of eradicating the long-time problem of subdivided flats and cage homes by the end of his term in 2032 What he needs is to take a whole-of-government ...
Nomura HK’s Chair of I-Banking for CN Region Reportedly Barred from Leaving CN
Citing sources, the Financial Times reported that Wang Zhonghe, Chairman of Investment Banking for China Region of Nomura Hong Kong, has been barred from leaving China but is not c... Citing sources, ...
HSBC Buys back Over 6.06M Shrs for $373M Last Fri
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it repurchased a total of 6.0663 million shares of the company at HKD373 million last Friday (22nd) in the UK and HK markets.Among which, 2.... HSBC HOLDINGS ...
Hong Kong’s oldest church building displays China’s flag for first time on National Day
Hong Kong’s oldest church building has displayed the Chinese national flag during a service for the first time, as the priest who proposed the move said some people’s reactions were rooted in ...