The structure, measuring 100 metres by 20 metres (328 feet by 66 feet), fell apart at about 4pm, injuring the six workers. Two of them were stranded at the construction site intended for a hospital on ...
HKU Business calls to advance climate insurance in Hong Kong
Asset losses from sea level rise could surpass those caused by typhoons. The HKU Business School's Hong Kong Economic Policy Green Paper 2025 highlighted the critical need to address climate risks ...
Crypto-friendly ZA Bank Considers Physical Branches in Hong Kong
ZA Bank in Hong Kong is considering establishing physical branches following HKMA approval, aiming to enhance customer experience.
China unveils US$13 billion trade finance facility in boost to yuan hub in Hong Kong
New measures will enhance Hong Kong’s role as an offshore yuan hub as well as deepen the city’s bond market with more institutional players.
China’s battery giant CATL hires banks for first-half Hong Kong float, sources say
Chinese battery giant CATL has hired banks, including JPMorgan and Bank of America , to work on a Hong Kong listing, in what could be one of the city's largest offerings in 2025, two people with ...
China Evergrande’s unit receives liquidation order from Hong Kong court
China Evergrande said on Monday that a court in Hong Kong had ordered one of its key offshore units to be wound up, the latest in a slew of legal victories for the embattled developer's liquidators.
Hong Kong’s digital banks consider physical branches after HKMA rule change
Some of the city's eight digital banks are exploring setting up physical branches after the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) cleared the way for them to do so in its continuing effort to aid such ...
Hong Kong Financial Secretary says capital markets will be more volatile under Trump 2.0
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan discusses what a shifting global trade environment means for the city ahead of Donald Trump's Presidential inauguration.
China ‘confident’ in 2025 economic rebound, Hong Kong is key: central bank chief
Mainland’s property market is improving, PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng says, reiterating importance of special-purpose bonds for buying idle land and unsold homes.
Hong Kong to power growth by boosting strengths, gold trading: John Lee
Hong Kong will sharpen existing competitive edges and explore new growth areas through developing an international gold trading centre and strengthening global ties to bring in more capital, the ...
Finance, business key to growth: CE
Chief Executive John Lee says finance and business will be central to Hong Kong’s next growth engine, and the Government will enhance the city’s existing advantages, explore new growth areas, and ...
China’s central bank chief vows to supply ample liquidity
China's central bank chief said on Monday the government will support moderately loose monetary policy to maintain ample liquidity as it tries to stimulate the economy and soften the impact of ...
Hong Kong to expand yuan trade finance, Bond Connect schemes, HKMA says
Hong Kong will launch a new yuan-denominated trade finance scheme and expand the hours and scope of its Bond Connect program for mainland China investors, Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong ...
Hong Kong police take away pollster for investigation over aiding absconder
Hong Kong police have taken away a pollster to assist with an investigation into aiding an absconder. Robert Chung Ting-yiu, president of the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (Pori), was ...