The Hong Kong Observatory may upgrade the No 1 standby signal currently in force to a No 3 alert between 6pm and 9pm on Wednesday as Typhoon Yagi continues to edge closer to the city.
Hong Kong stocks hit 3-week low amid global market turmoil
Asian markets follow an overnight sell-off abroad as weak US manufacturing data and a surge in the Japanese yen spook investors.
Hong Kong Private Sector PMI Falls To 49.4 – S&P Global
The private sector in Hong Kong continued to contract in August, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from S&P Global revealed on ...
Hong Kong education authorities to review alleged bullying case at an international school
Authorities’ response follows complaint filed by boy’s mother after school says a preliminary investigation did not support those claims.
ZA Bank becomes Hong Kong’s first virtual lender to report a monthly profit
its first after nearly four years of operations ZA Bank, Hong Kong's largest virtual lender, has become the first among the eight online-only banks to make a monthly net profit since launching in 2020 ...
Alibaba Subsidiary Takes Majority Stake in Ant Group’s Bank Macao In Strategic Move to Enhance Digital Payment Services
Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) backed Hong Kong lottery firm AGTech Holdings snapped a majority stake at Ant Group’s digital unit Bank Macao for $30.26 million. Now AGTech owns a 51.5% stake in ...
Hong Kong judges dismiss plea to spare AbouThai founder jail time over subversion case
Three-judge panel says request from defendant turned prosecution witness Mike Lam ‘unrealistic’ given gravity of his offence.
Hong Kong police arrest 262 people, seize HK$759 million of drugs in summer operation
A boy and girl, both 15, are among those arrested for offences such as trafficking in dangerous substances, police say.
China Market Update: Growth Stocks Rebound As Banks’ Balance Sheets Face Mortgage Refinancing
Yesterday, Hong Kong and Mainland China were hit on profit-taking after Friday’s strong move, with the Hang Seng down –1.31%, Hang Seng Tech down -1.74%, and Shanghai and Shenzhen markets down -1.1% ...
Hong Kong property deals slump to 6-month low as market-boosting measures wear off
Overall real estate transactions in August fell 10 per cent month on month to 4,729 units, while value declined 20 per cent to US$4.4 billion.
Owners of Hong Kong’s Connaught hotel slash sale price by 40% amid property downturn
The four-star hotel is among a slew of hotels and offices that have been put on the market at reduced prices by landlords and owners recently.
Chinese Olympians’ Hong Kong visit showcased bond between local, national identities: experts
The interaction between mainland athletes and Hong Kong residents … represents a harmonious coexistence of these dual identities [among Hongkongers],’ political commentator says.
Alex Wong joins Karas So as partner in Hong Kong
Hong Kong law firm Karas So, in association with Mishcon de Reya, has appointed of Alex Wong as a partner. Wong (pictured) joined this week on September 2 as a partner, bringing experience in representing high-net-worth individuals,
Hong Kong property deals slump to 6-month low as cooling measures wear off
Overall real estate transactions in August fell 10 per cent month on month to 4,729 units, while value declined 20 per cent to US$4.4 billion.