Defence for Patrik Tobias Ekstrom says he was suffering from bipolar disorder at time of crime and his behaviour changed when his family left him.
PwC China faces 6-month business ban, large fine over Evergrande audit, sources say
Chinese regulators will likely order business suspension for a big part of PricewaterhouseCoopers' auditing unit in mainland China for six months, as part of punishment for its work on troubled ...
AIA Group’s new business value rises 25% in first half
Hong Kong-based insurer AIA Group reported a 25 per cent increase in first-half value of new business (VONB) on Thursday, driven by robust demand for its insurance products in its key markets. The ...
HSBC boss exits on a high after his Hong Kong bet pays off, says ALEX BRUMMER
Noel Quinn's stewardship of Britain's biggest bank HSBC has been brief. Yet in four years at the top he radically changed the shape of the lender.
Hong Kong crypto exchanges face challenges to get full licenses
HONG Kong’s push for a digital-asset hub faces growing pains amid uncertainty over whether 11 crypto exchanges will all achieve full licenses after earlier receiving initial approvals. Read more at ...
Hong Kong jury unanimously finds Swedish businessman guilty of raping former domestic worker
A Hong Kong jury has unanimously found a Swedish businessman guilty of raping his former domestic worker. Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, 35, was convicted on one count of rape and one count of non-consensual ...
Hong Kong IPOs signal rebound as HKEX remains ‘cautiously optimistic,’ says CEO
Fundraising activity is rebounding on HKEX, reinforced by additional follow-on fundraising and a strong IPO pipeline, according to CEO Bonnie Chan.
The Growth Conversation: Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Hilda Chan
The newly promoted chief marketing officer, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), is on a mission to help rewrite Hong Kong’s innovation and technology narrative.
PwC China faces 6-mth business ban, large fine over Evergrande audit, sources say
Chinese regulators will likely order business suspension for a big part of PricewaterhouseCoopers' auditing unit in mainland China for six months, as part of punishment for its work on troubled ...
Hong Kong corruption watchdog arrests 7 linked to listed company over suspected HK$120 million fraud
Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has arrested seven people linked to a listed company for suspected fraud following a cross-border operation involving Macau authorities. The Independent Commission ...
Hong Kong Airlines Eyes Used Boeing 787s in Long-Haul Reboot
Hong Kong Airlines Ltd. is looking to add second-hand Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner jets in an effort to revive its long-haul ambitions after its previous ill-fated intercontinental push nearly sunk the company.
ASTRI Summer Interns explore Hong Kong’s I&T Ecosystem Contributing Ideas to Smart City Technology
The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) concluded its "Summer Internship Programme" and "Fintech Future Leader Academy (Internship)" on 16 August. A total of 110 interns from prestigious universities worldwide selected from over 3,
HSBC HOLDINGS Buys back 4.5M+ Shrs for HKD299M in Total Ytd
HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it repurchased a total of 4.5015 million shares of the company on the UK and Hong Kong markets yesterday (21st), involving a total of HKD299 million. Among ...
Debate breaks out as Hong Kong fencer reveals athletes’ expenses for overseas bouts
Foilist Ryan Choi says in online post some athletes face financial burdens as they pay their way to international competitions A Hong Kong fencer has sparked a debate on whether authorities should ...