In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the events that shaped 2023, and looks forward to what we can expect in mainland China, Hong Kong and the rest of the world in 2024.
Economic growth, national security are Hong Kong government priorities for 2024, top officials say
Hong Kong’s leader John Lee has said that the government’s key goals for 2024 will be to boost the economy and improve people’s lives, as the city’s number two official Eric Chan said that ...
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong mogul pleads not guilty to national security crimes
Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai has pleaded not guilty after a case against him resumed on Tuesday. Mr Lai, 76, faces life imprisonment if found guilty of threatening Hong Kong's ...
Hong Kong activist publisher Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to sedition and collusion charges
Prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to three charges of sedition and collusion with foreign countries in a landmark national security trial in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to national security crimes
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty Tuesday to "sedition" and "collusion" charges in a high-profile national security trial that could see him jailed for life.The latter two ...
FWD HK sees Q3’23 new business climb 25% YoY
FWD Hong Kong’s new business count leaped 25% year-on-year during the third quarter of 2023, surpassing the industry average of 15% YoY. FWD attributed its performance to their focus on the local ...
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty in national security trial
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to all charges levelled against him in a high-profile national security trial.
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to 3 national security charges; prosecution set for opening arguments
Fourth day of high-profile national security trial of tycoon Jimmy Lai under way at West Kowloon Court amid heavy police presence.
Ambitious eco-feminist art exhibition in Hong Kong pulls no punches as it suggests alternative ways to tackle world’s environmental crises
A new exhibition in Hong Kong explores the connection between ecology and feminism in the context of the global environmental emergency, and suggests alternative ways of living and caring.
HSBC HOLDINGS Buys back 6.41M+ Shrs for HKD398M Last Fri
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it repurchased more than 6.4149 million shares of the company in total last Friday (22nd) in the UK and Hong Kong markets, involving a total... HSBC HOLDINGS ...
Budget retailer Miniso eyes maximum impact from flagship brand store in Hong Kong after record results in 2023
Chinese budget retailer Miniso is opening its ‘brand representative store’ in Tsim Sha Tsui later this month to gain more exposure for the brand as consumption patterns change, chief marketing officer ...
Rising liveability doesn’t herald Hong Kong’s return to pre-Covid normal
The intent of Hong Kong’s leaders to bring back the vibrancy of business in the city is not in doubt. The question is whether Hong Kong will return to the kind of normality that prevailed before the ...
Hong Kong stocks kick off year with gains
Hong Kong stocks rose at the open Tuesday as investors returned for a new year hoping for a better run than 2023, with eyes on the US Federal ...
Moves on Hong Kong land supply step in right direction for city development
CR Land backs Hong Kong’s development with Northern Metropolis property JV The applicant will be required to pay full market premium for the entire site, and build public facilities as specified by ...