HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) announced that it repurchased 2.7472 million shares of the company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange yesterday (11th), at $66.9-67.5 per share and with a weighted average price ...
Hong Kong investors value firms with better sustainability disclosures: ASIFMA
Hong Kong-listed companies can improve their valuations by enhancing sustainability disclosures, according to industry lobby group Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association.
Hong Kong institute to launch sustainability governance academy
Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) aims to promote sustainability-related advocacy, education and research.
‘We won’t solely rely on Cathay,’ Hong Kong’s transport chief says as airport capacity increases
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung says city cannot wait for Cathay recovery; other airlines lobbied to maximise traffic through airport.
Hong Kong dog shelter bleeds cash, seeks donors to help pay food and vet bills, back rent
Hong Kong dog shelter Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation cares for homeless dogs and desexes strays, but “never-ending” financial burdens are taking their toll, leading founder Narelle Pamuk to appeal ...
Hong Kong police rescue 2 girls from sexual exploitation during raid at guest house
Hong Kong police forcibly entered a guest house room on Wednesday to rescue two missing girls, aged 12 and 16, who were filmed having sex with two males. Officers arrested a 19-year-old jobless man ...
Hong Kong researchers create faecal test kit that can detect autism in toddlers
Scientists at Chinese University of Hong Kong medical school claim test has accuracy rate of 94 per cent and will be available by year’s end.
Hong Kong stocks rally after China unveils fresh curbs on short-selling to boost confidence
Hong Kong stocks rallied after China clamped down further on short-selling and pledged more scrutiny of quant-based investments.
15 Most Advanced Countries in Asia in 2024
A report by McKinsey in 2020 highlighted the progress made by Asia in technology and innovation over the past decade, accounting for 52% of the global growth in technology companies ...
Hong Kong business executives predict smoother family travel with new mainland permit
Businessmen say their loved ones will apply for new permit to enter mainland China to make vacations easier Hong Kong business executives are anticipating making easier family trips to mainland China ...
REFILE-Large distressed Hong Kong realty deals set to rise as more sellers accept losses
HONG KONG - Higher-for-longer interest costs and ample retail and office vacancies have pushed the sales of distressed investment properties in Hong Kong higher in the second quarter, a trend realtors ...
Metro Finance and BNI Hong Kong co-create “Top 100 Business Awards” Across 10 Key Industries
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 July 2024 - Metro Finance and BNI Hong Kong, the world's leading business networking and referral organization, jointly hosted the inaugural "Top 100 ...
Hong Kong wealth gap narrows over past 15 years, but rival Singapore sees 23 per cent increase
Wealth inequality drops by 6 per cent in past 15 years in Hong Kong, and academics say weakened property market and departures could be why.
The Most Advanced Country in Asia in 2024
A report by McKinsey in 2020 highlighted the progress made by Asia ... today. The country, along with Hong Kong and Taiwan, was the source of 19% of the tech giant’s revenue during the fiscal year ...