HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, and Bank of Communications (Bocom) on Monday started helping Hongkongers open mainland bank accounts remotely, the latest move in a broader effort to make it easier for ...
Hong Kong chief justice admits difficulty hiring overseas amid tensions
Hong Kong’s top judge said geopolitical tensions are hampering the court’s ability to hire overseas judges, whose presence is a selling point for foreign companies in the Asian finance hub. Read more ...
Kore-eda Hirokazu, High-Profile Asian Filmmakers Back New Wave of Hong Kong HAF Projects
Renowned filmmakers including Kore-eda Hirokazu and Aditya Vikram Sengupta are backing emerging directors at Hong Kong's film financing forum.
Hong Kong’s Oct-Dec unemployment holds steady at 3.1%
Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.1% in the October-December period versus the prior three-month period, the government said on Monday.
Hong Kong’s New World Development denies debt restructuring talks
Hong Kong property developer New World Development said on Monday it had not started any discussions with creditors regarding a proposal to restructure its existing debt. The embattled developer's ...
Hong Kong’s New World Development says not in debt restructuring talks
Hong Kong property developer New World Development said on Monday it had not commenced any discussions with creditors regarding a proposal to restructure its existing debt.
Nearly 100 students from 2 universities in Hong Kong lose HK$75 million in scams
Nearly 100 students from two public universities, the University of Hong Kong and the City University of Hong Kong, have lost HK$75 million after falling victim to scams. In an internal email sent to ...
Hong Kong district councillor arrested after failing to appear in court over late tax return
Sai Kung district councillor had been scheduled to appear in court on Monday following his arrest over failure to attend a summons hearing in early January.
Hong Kong attracts a record high of inbound investments in 2024: InvestHK
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced on Monday that it attracted a record high of direct investment from Chinese mainland and other countries and regions, reflecting the strong appeal of Hong Kong ...
Chinese Soda Maker Dayao Is Said to Consider $500 Million HK IPO
Chinese soda maker Dayao is gearing up for a Hong Kong initial public offering as early as the second half of 2025, people familiar with the matter said, building on the city’s emerging recovery in ...
Forum displays HK’s financial power
The Asian Financial Forum attracted top-notch financial and business leaders from around the world, reflecting the attractiveness and significant position of Hong Kong as an international financial ...
Chinese soda maker Dayao is said to consider US$500 million Hong Kong IPO
CHINESE soda maker Dayao is gearing up for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as early as the second half of 2025, sources familiar with the matter said, building on the city’s emerging ...
Country Garden expects to reach terms with creditors in February, lawyer tells court
Chinese property company Country Garden , which has defaulted on debt repayment obligations, expects to reach agreeable terms with creditors next month, the firm's lawyer told a Hong Kong court on ...
Hong Kong bankers plan working group to develop business ties in emerging markets
The working group will do roadshows and update industry players on new policies and regulatory measures in Hong Kong, association says.