(New York) – The Beijing-controlled Legislative Council in Hong Kong passed a new security law on March 19, 2024, that eliminates the last vestiges of fundamental freedoms in the city ...
Hong Kong’s ‘Mind Boggling’ Journey to Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
OSL Executive Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs, Gary Tiu, weighs in on the state of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in Hong Kong and how long it will take for the products to reach the final stage ...
Hong Kong tourism sector hoping for 30% bump in visitors over mainland China’s Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday
Tourism lawmaker Perry Yiu says industry working on presenting 'old offerings in new or refreshing and innovative ways' Forecast comes after Chief Executive John Lee vows to showcase Hong Kong as ...
Famed Hong Kong sushi chain founder Ricky Cheng has died at age 57, friend reveals
King of Catering CEO Edmund Leung says founder of Itacho Sushi and Itamae Sushi brands died in Tokyo on April 2 after battle with cancer.
Hong Kong Stocks: Baidu’s Ernie Bot Reaches 200M User Mark
In major news on Hong Kong stocks, Baidu, Inc. (HK:9888) announced that its AI-based chatbot, Ernie Bot, has reached the 200 million users ...
Property developer Times China faces winding-up petition filed by Hang Seng Bank in a Hong Kong court
Debt-laden developer Times China Holdings is faced with a winding-up petition as it becomes the latest property company creditors are seeking to liquidate.
Veteran Hong Kong film star Tony Leung urged to make way for younger talent by top city movie director, sparking debate
Iconic Hong Kong film star Tony Leung Chiu-wai has been urged to stop accepting awards and give younger talent a chance after picking up his sixth win at the city’s premier movie awards.
CVC Capital, the private equity giant behind Six Nations and LaLiga, plans to launch $1.3 billion IPO in Amsterdam after past delays
The firm, cofounded by four finance professionals as an arm within Citigroup over 40 years ago, has soared to become Europe’s top private equity group.
Ex-Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam needs office costing HK$9 million annually to match status, admin chief tells sceptical lawmakers
No suitable government premises available when Lam finished her term as leader, Director of Administration Millie Ng tells lawmakers Following the end of Lam's five-year term in 2022, the government ...
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are predicted to be launched in Hong Kong
Similarly, Bosera Capital and Harvest Global Investments announced the approval of their applications for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs. However, these announcements have been removed as of the ...
Hong Kong tourism sector optimistic over prospects during mainland China’s Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday
One representative expecting 30 per cent increase in number of visitors from across border compared with last year "I think the key is to find ways to present old offerings in new or refreshing and ...
Hong Kong doctor tells Coroner’s Court he followed prescription of earlier doctor in hepatitis B case where woman later died of liver failure
Nephrologist Chan Siu-kim tells Coroner’s Court he did not consider use of an antiviral drug usually needed for liver problems such as hepatitis B.
HSBC lays off at least a dozen Asia dealmakers amid weaker activities, sources say
HSBC is laying off more than a dozen of its investment banking staff in Asia as dealmaking in the region slows, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. Bankers in Hong Kong ...
Hong Kong’s bitcoin, ether ETFs seen as attractive to Asian buyers, but ‘child’s play’ compared with scale of US market
The Asian finance hub's upcoming spot cryptocurrency ETFs could attract regional investors who do not want to bother with US accounts and tax forms, experts say Hong Kong is the first major financial ...