City leader should prioritise tapping into emerging markets, diversifying the economy and amplifying Hong Kong's attractiveness, observers say From serving set meals of HK$500 (US$64) per person to offering HK$58 beef rice,
Why Singapore and Hong Kong want money to serve a purpose
From rewarding environment-friendly spending and channeling government grants to deserving beneficiaries, they may be setting a global trend.
Hong Kong housing market needs more rate cuts, wealth from stock gains to end slump
Lower financing costs and greater wealth effect from stock gains are needed to overcome another year of declines in home prices, analysts say.
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: start-up CEO creates AI-powered, stair-climbing wheelchair
A Hong Kong-based tech start-up has developed a wheelchair powered by artificial intelligence (AI) with the ability to climb stairs after designers gained inspiration from one of their team’s home ...
Transformation of historical waterfront site on Hong Kong Island marks beginning of new legacy
One Causeway Bay, overlooking Victoria Harbour, promises cutting-edge design and premium office space in heart of city.
Stock market today: Wall Street rebounds after Hong Kong stocks fall to worst day since 2008
U.S. stocks rebounded Tuesday after falling oil prices released some of the pressure that built up on the market. The S&P 500 rallied 1% to claw back all of its loss from the day before. The Dow Jones ...
‘Piecemeal’ changes to Hong Kong inheritance laws ‘undesirable’, top court told
Legal counsel for the government has warned against introducing “piecemeal” amendments to Hong Kong’s intestacy laws before authorities conclude a review on the recognition of same-sex partnerships pursuant to a court order.
Wall Street soars as Hong Kong sees biggest single-day drop since 2008
The group of tech stocks known as the “Magnificent Seven” all rose on Tuesday, with the largest gain in tech stocks going to Nvidia, up 4.1%.
Hong Kong SFC to license nearly a dozen crypto platforms by year-end
Nearly a dozen crypto platforms are under review in Hong Kong, as the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) seeks to authorize more platforms by end of this year. The regulator is reportedly planning to grant licenses in batches to Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) to enhance compliance.
Hong Kong Stock Market Suffers Biggest Single-Day Drop Since 2008
A key stock market index in Hong Kong saw the biggest single-day drop since the financial crisis on Tuesday. The Hang Seng index fell by -2172.99 (-9.41 percent) on Tuesday.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index plunges 9.4%, highest fall since 2008; here’s why
Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong has dropped by 9.4 per cent, which is its biggest decline since 2008. This drop has wiped out its highest gains made during a Chinese holiday.
Efforts underway to erase any trace of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
Under a wide-ranging national security law, news stories of pro-democracy protests are being wiped off the internet. Books about the protests are being removed from the shelves of libraries and ...
Hong Kong Corrects & Mainland Catches Up, NDRC Lacks Specifics With More Announcements To Come
Last night was a roller coaster in China's markets after the Mainland reopened following the weeklong National Holiday or “Golden Week”.
Hong Kong stocks crash, oil prices retreat on fading China boost
Mainland Chinese markets rallied Tuesday but were well off their morning highs, while Hong Kong tumbled as traders were left disappointed by a lack of detail on Beijing's raft of economic stimulus ...