The Aramco Team Series (ATS) said on Wednesday that its plans to stage an inaugural golf tournament in Hong Kong in October would go ahead after the financial centre's government said it would lend ...
Hong Kong’s new national security chief was deputy minister in mainland China’s counter-espionage services
A deputy minister in mainland China’s counter-espionage services has been appointed as Beijing’s national security chief in Hong Kong. The Beijing Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said ...
Hong Kong talent war means new bank hires get 30% jump in pay
Finance and technology professionals in Hong Kong typically command higher pay than in the rival hub of Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tricked into trafficking? Hong Kong drug mules face uphill fight to prove innocence, with most spending years in prison before release
NGO head says: 'People who have been tricked into becoming drug mules are not criminals or members of drug syndicates, they are innocent victims' International syndicates are using more couriers to ...
Hong Kong’s economic recovery rests on more than voucher giveaways
Consumption vouchers may have been well received by the Hong Kong public, but they can only go so far and other prudent financial options are needed There is no denying that the latest tranche of ...
HKEX’s climate disclosure rules will force Hong Kong firms to seek solutions for greenhouse gas emissions: PwC
Hong Kong-listed companies will need to ‘know their greenhouse gas emissions’ and ‘look for solutions’ to meet the stock exchange’s imminent climate disclosure requirements, says PwC.
Hong Kong schools and stock market are closed as Typhoon Talim sweeps toward China
Schools and the stock market have been shuttered in Hong Kong as Typhoon Talim sweeps south of the city toward the Chinese mainland ...
Forum highlights Hong Kong’s business environment advantages under rule of law
HONG KONG, July 18 (Xinhua) -- A legal forum was held in Hong Kong on Tuesday with a focus on how the rule of law has brought about a superior business environment for Hong Kong.
Boyu Capital to buy Hong Kong-based medical device maker Quasar from Longreach Group in US$600 million deal
Buyout firm beat out other suitors for the Longreach Group-owned firm, including companies in the industry and other private-equity firms, sources say.
Hong Kong stocks tumble 2%, dragged by property and tech; Asia markets mixed
Australia's central bank will release the minutes for its July meeting Tuesday, which will detail its rationale for holding rates and its future outlook.
Hong Kong-based global banks reject crypto transactions citing money laundering concerns
The China crypto narrative recently slowed down when banks raised concerns about the anti-money laundering procedures. Hong Kong’s government has been inviting crypto firms to China’s SAR, however, ...
‘Glory to Hong Kong’ ban will not impact journalistic work if injunction passes
Journalists will be allowed to report on matters related to 2019 protest anthem Glory to Hong Kong if the government’s bid to ban unlawful acts relating to the song is successful, according to the ...
Hong Kong e-sports player suspended from competing for 3 years over ‘sensitive wording’ in ID name
A professional e-sports player has been suspended from competing for three years after allegedly using “sensitive wording“ in his gaming account name, according the Esports Association of Hong Kong, ...
China’s digital currency: Bank of China helps mainland tourists spend e-CNY in Hong Kong at select retailers
Bank of China Hong Kong kicked off a new e-CNY trial with 200 merchants on Tuesday with a new shopping festival for people travelling from the mainland It is the bank's third e-CNY trial in the city ...