A Hong Kong court on Friday dismissed an appeal by an activist jailed for secession under a China-imposed security law to gain early release from prison.
A Hong Kong jailed activist loses appeal over the authorities’ denial of early release
A jailed Hong Kong activist has lost his landmark legal challenge against the prison authorities’ refusal to grant him early release under the new national security law.
Hong Kong court rejects first legal challenge to 2024 national security law
A Hong Kong court has dismissed a jailed protester’s bid for early release in the first legal challenge to the Chinese territory’s recently enacted national security law. Ma Chun-man was sentenced to ...
Jefferies raises target prices, EPS forecasts on Singapore’s three banks, assumes $2 bil buybacks each next year
Jefferies analysts Sam Wong, Joseph Dickerson and Chen Shujin assume $2 billion additional buybacks for each of Singapore’s three banks in FY2025. They remain bullish on the sector's long-term ...
Hong Kong’s IPO Activity Emerges From Drought
The Asian financial hub has seen a pickup in fundraising this year even amid a slump in initial public offerings globally, but there’s some skepticism over whether that can be sustained.
Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia strengthen financial ties, roles as Asia and Middle East gateways
Saudi central bank governor Al-Sayari and his delegation were in Hong Kong this week to attend the Financial Stability Board’s Plenary meeting.
HSBC confirms Asia, Middle East leadership under new structure
Jo Miyake to become head of banking, Asia and the Middle East, under its new Corporate and Institutional Banking unit, while Selim Kervanci will become CEO of the Middle East.
Unpacking John Lee’s firing of two ministers: Hong Kong needs a win
New faces part of gambit to minimise any damage to his government’s standing and even secure decisive short-term wins on the tourism and aviation fronts, analysts say ...
Can Hong Kong reclaim its role as Asia’s gateway to the Americas?
As China expands trade and investment in Latin America, a proactive Hong Kong should seize the opportunity to connect all parties involved An oft-quoted aphorism goes, "History does not repeat itself, ...
Hong Kong’s IVF Rules Send People Into Black Market for Eggs, Embryos
Hong Kong lawmakers have been debating relaxing some rules, including extending the number of years a single woman can keep her eggs frozen. The legislature is drafting a measure that would offer a ...
Hong Kong man, 62, dies after smoke spotted coming out of his flat
Police said they received a report of smoke at around 7.20am on Friday at the flat in Kai Yin House at Kai Yip Estate, a public housing in Kowloon Bay. Firefighters and police officers found the man unconscious when they arrived at the scene.
Volunteer ‘Pals’ bridge cultures and share Hong Kong’s hidden stories
A volunteer in the Hong Kong Pals, a program organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Kwok takes joy in sharing his city's hidden gems with visitors.
Hong Kong leader planned to axe ministers far earlier, sources say
Chief Executive John Lee held off to ensure his administration projected strong image in lead-up to passage of domestic national security law, according to insiders.
New HSBC boss continues leadership reshuffle with more executives to depart
HSBC has announced the departure of several senior executives in the latest leadership reshuffle overseen by its new chief executive. Georges Elhedery, who succeeded Noel Quinn in September, said the ...