Hong Kong stocks closed near bull market territory after corporate earnings continued to surprise on the upside with property sector support measures on mainland China adding to the momentum.
Hong Kong business sector, lawmakers hail minimum wage formula, but economist warns over risks of potential price spiral
Proponents say formula provides ‘objective data’ in determining wage levels, but one economist has warned the measure could trap the city in a wage-price spiral.
Horse racing weekend busy in Hong Kong, Japan, England, France
A busy weekend of horse racing around the globe found Romantic Warrior atop the heap in Hong Kong, T O Royal the king of stayers in Japan and a Godolphin runner shaping up for the Epsom Derby.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange say their goodbyes to first woman chair
"Iron Lady" Laura Cha concluded on Wednesday her six-year chairmanship as the first helmswoman of Hong Kong's ailing stock exchange, which has suffered
China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone hosts Hong Kong delegation
The China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone has hosted a delegation of the Hong Kong business community, BelTA learned from the press service of the industrial park.
Hong Kong rallies close to bull market territory
After a weak start to the year, the Hang Seng index entered a technical bull market during the day on Monday, touching a level 20 per cent above its January low, with an influx from international ...
Manulife and Standard Chartered Hong Kong Announce Distribution Partnership for Private Banking
Manulife Hong Kong and Macau ("Manulife") and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited ("Standard Chartered Hong Kong") are pleased to announce the launch of a distribution partnership. With ...
Hong Kong transgender activist gets ID card reflecting gender change after yearslong legal battle
A Hong Kong transgender activist has received a new ID card reflecting his gender change, after a yearslong legal battle to change the document, and he vowed to continue working for equality for the L ...
Chinese property shares rally on stimulus hopes
Shares of Chinese property developers rallied on Monday on speculation more stimulus measures are likely to be unveiled this week aimed at clearing inventory, boosting sales and lifting home purchase ...
Hong Kong stocks rise for sixth straight day, in longest winning streak since October on earnings optimism
Hong Kong stocks rose for a sixth day, heading for the longest winning streak in six months, amid optimism around corporate earnings as the results season unfolded in the world’s second largest ...
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index Jumps 20% From January Low, Heads for Bull Market
Hong Kong’s benchmark equity index headed for a technical bull market as stocks in the city extended this month’s stellar rebound sparked by overseas inflows. The Hang Seng Index rose as much as 1.7% ...
Hong Kong fireworks may be cancelled on Labour Day due to bad weather
Aside from the two events in May, two other dates have also been set for June in celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival. A drone display is scheduled to take place on June 10, while fireworks will ...
Singapore bankers took home less than their Hong Kong peers in 2023: Report
SINGAPORE: Hong Kong bankers enjoyed higher base salaries and bonuses in 2023 compared with their peers in Singapore, some of whom suffered the harshest cuts in the Asia-Pacific. In Hong Kong, the ...
Hong Kong 7-Eleven stores at sixes and sevens over plastics ban with confusion about whether snack bar food can be eaten inside
The Post tries three 7-Eleven branches with on-site snack bars and gets conflicting answers on whether food bought from them can be eaten inside.