Four years after Hong Kong began a sweeping crackdown against political dissent, the city is struggling to meet one of its own benchmarks in reassuring foreign investors that it remains a predictable ...
This is the world’s most expensive city for overseas workers
Hong Kong has once again claimed the title of the ... highlighting that employees who spend a large chunk of their income on rent or mortgages have “less disposable income for other expenses.” ...
How Washington Hovers Over Hong Kong’s Economic Outlook
Hardly a month goes by without another reminder of the hefty knocks being dealt to Hong Kong’s once almighty reputation as a global financial center. Only recently, two former UK judges resigned in ...
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Flags Tokencan, VBIT Exchange, and HKD.com Corporation for Fraud
Hong Kong regulators have released comprehensive guidelines and frameworks to enhance transparency and regulatory compliance within the crypto market, urging investors to exercise caution and conduct ...
Chinese bank wealth managers fined for disclosure, product management irregularities
HONG KONG, June 29 (Reuters) - Six Chinese bank wealth managers have been fined a total of 32.5 million yuan ($4.5 million) due to disclosure, product management irregularities. China Merchant Bank ...
Hong Kong patient contracts hepatitis C during hospital stay in suspected transmission case
Hong Kong health authorities are investigating a suspected case of hepatitis C transmission in a public hospital after a patient tested positive for the viral infection, with checks being conducted on ...
Hong Kong weatherman turned rap star, 74, brings the heat with track targeting fast fashion
Now, at 74, he has gained new attention as a rapper, using Cantonese hip-hop music to press home a message on environmental protection and overconsumption. The former director of ...
Hong Kong’s exclusive clubs rocked by economic slowdown and expat exodus
“The second-hand market is very much reflective of the economy,” said a former banker in Hong Kong who holds four private club memberships. French bank Natixis forecasts Hong Kong’s economy will grow ...
HK Deposits With Authorized Institutions Rise 1.1% in May; RMB Deposits Grow 4.2%
RMB deposits in Hong Kong increased by 4.2% in May to RMB1,134 ... Related News UBS Expects Weak Net Interest Income Growth in 1H24 for HANG SENG BANK w/ Continuous Improvement in Non-Interest Income ...
Hong Kong’s nascent hydrogen economy needs bigger push to get rolling, advocates say
In the last of a four-part series, Eric Ng and Martin Choi look at efforts to ignite a local hydrogen economy in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s IPO outlook brightens with SF Holding, Tong Ren Tang filing applications
Shenzhen-listed SF Holding, the parent of courier operator SF Express, has taken a second stab at raising funds in the city after its initial application filed last August lapsed. It had reportedly ...
Hong Kong government hits out at head of drug rehab facility after embezzlement denial
UK-based principal Alman Chan rejects accusation he was involved in the theft of HK$50 million in donations raised for college’s operations.
BeyonCa to establish the first ‘Made in Hong Kong’ car brand with smart electric vehicle
The Chinese premium electric vehicle start-up plans to build a factory and establish its global headquarters in Hong Kong as it looks to gain a foothold in the industry.
Hong Kong eyes DeFi, DAO spent $37M to help free Julian Assange: Finance Redefined
The AssangeDAO core team member said this could be considered the first historical event in which the DeFi community contributed to releasing someone from prison.