King of Catering CEO Edmund Leung says founder of Itacho Sushi and Itamae Sushi brands died in Tokyo on April 2 after battle with cancer.
Hong Kong Stocks: Baidu’s Ernie Bot Reaches 200M User Mark
In major news on Hong Kong stocks, Baidu, Inc. (HK:9888) announced that its AI-based chatbot, Ernie Bot, has reached the 200 million users ...
Property developer Times China faces winding-up petition filed by Hang Seng Bank in a Hong Kong court
Debt-laden developer Times China Holdings is faced with a winding-up petition as it becomes the latest property company creditors are seeking to liquidate.
Veteran Hong Kong film star Tony Leung urged to make way for younger talent by top city movie director, sparking debate
Iconic Hong Kong film star Tony Leung Chiu-wai has been urged to stop accepting awards and give younger talent a chance after picking up his sixth win at the city’s premier movie awards.
CVC Capital, the private equity giant behind Six Nations and LaLiga, plans to launch $1.3 billion IPO in Amsterdam after past delays
The firm, cofounded by four finance professionals as an arm within Citigroup over 40 years ago, has soared to become Europe’s top private equity group.
Ex-Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam needs office costing HK$9 million annually to match status, admin chief tells sceptical lawmakers
No suitable government premises available when Lam finished her term as leader, Director of Administration Millie Ng tells lawmakers Following the end of Lam's five-year term in 2022, the government ...
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are predicted to be launched in Hong Kong
Similarly, Bosera Capital and Harvest Global Investments announced the approval of their applications for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs. However, these announcements have been removed as of the ...
Hong Kong tourism sector optimistic over prospects during mainland China’s Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday
One representative expecting 30 per cent increase in number of visitors from across border compared with last year "I think the key is to find ways to present old offerings in new or refreshing and ...
Hong Kong doctor tells Coroner’s Court he followed prescription of earlier doctor in hepatitis B case where woman later died of liver failure
Nephrologist Chan Siu-kim tells Coroner’s Court he did not consider use of an antiviral drug usually needed for liver problems such as hepatitis B.
HSBC lays off at least a dozen Asia dealmakers amid weaker activities, sources say
HSBC is laying off more than a dozen of its investment banking staff in Asia as dealmaking in the region slows, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. Bankers in Hong Kong ...
Hong Kong’s bitcoin, ether ETFs seen as attractive to Asian buyers, but ‘child’s play’ compared with scale of US market
The Asian finance hub's upcoming spot cryptocurrency ETFs could attract regional investors who do not want to bother with US accounts and tax forms, experts say Hong Kong is the first major financial ...
Halo effect hits Hong Kong, dazzling public with natural sun phenomenon
Observatory scientist says halos are created when sunlight hits ice crystals suspended high in the atmosphere.
Hong Kong female students taking next year’s DSE exams to each get HK3,300 from businesswoman Solina Chau
Move comes after government said it would stop paying exam fees – which it had been doing since 2019 – for candidates in 2025 due to budget deficit.
China Developers Slash Prices by 40% at Luxury Hong Kong Apartment Project
Distressed Chinese developers trying to sell luxury apartments at a new complex in Hong Kong have begun slashing prices by almost half amid mounting debt repayment pressure and intensifying ...