Hong Kong investors allocate 11 per cent of their portfolios to gold and other precious metals, up from 4 per cent a year ago.
Hong Kong Legislative Council Considers Local Registration for Same-Sex Couples
Hong Kong's top court in September 2023 partially approved a landmark appeal by LGBTQ activist Jimmy Sham for recognition of same-sex marriages. Although not then granting a constitutional right to ...
Hong Kong property market ‘resilient and fundamentally sound’ as sales hit 7-month high
Overall deals rise 13 per cent, as transaction value reaches a 14-month high and home sales exceed 5,000 for the fourth straight month.
Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong to boost patriotism
The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong has sailed into harbor on a port call as part of a drive to drum up patriotism and pride in China's military advancements ...
ADX, FAB and HSBC launch MENA’s first DLT-based digital bond
This first DLT-based digitally native bond will be issued by FAB, listed on ADX and made available on HSBC Orion platform ...
China aircraft carrier ‘Shandong’ draws crowds in first Hong Kong visit
China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sailed into Hong Kong waters on Thursday in its first visit to the Asian financial hub, accompanied by three People's Liberation Army ...
Hong Kong retailers under strain as changing trends drive store closures
Hong Kong's retailers are battling against shifting consumer habits, as visitors spend less and locals head across the border to China for cheaper dining and shopping, leading to a wave of store ...
Hong Kong rights record under fire as it marks China handover anniversary
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Hong Kong banks show steady growth despite global headwinds
The report reveals that the total assets of all surveyed licensed banks in Hong Kong rose by 4.5% to HK$24 trillion in 2024. Operating profit before impairment charges increased 7.8% to HK$318 billion ...
Hong Kong’s IPO market is on fire — here’s what’s fueling the surge
Investor and business enthusiasm for Hong Kong’s equity capital markets is roaring back, as a wave of Chinese firms rush to the city for fundraising.
Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong for first time
China’s Shandong aircraft carrier arrived in Hong Kong for the first time on Thursday. The Shandong sailed in alongside its battle group, which includes the navy's Yan'an and Zhanjiang guided missile ...
Emperor’s financial struggle mirrors the current state of Hong Kong’s property sector
Group controlled by tycoon Albert Yeung is struggling with debts of HK$16.6 billion, while losses have more than doubled to HK$4.74 billion Hong Kong developer Emperor International Holdings' ...
Startup develops game-changing system to pull valuable ‘white gold’ material from old batteries: ‘Our goal is to tackle the growing problem’
The material has a wide range of applications. Startup develops game-changing system to pull valuable 'white gold' material from old batteries: 'Our goal is to tackle the growing problem' first ...
Hong Kong proposes recognizing same-sex partnerships formed overseas
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong’s government on Wednesday proposed a registration system that would recognize same-sex partnerships formed overseas, granting such couples more rights in the city.