A refugee from mainland China who swam to Hong Kong at the third attempt tells Jason Wordie about getting caught, his ‘shocking’ prison experience, and his barrister son who helps asylum seekers.
DBS Unit Fined in Hong Kong for Anti-Money Laundering Breach
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. was fined HK$10 million ($1.28 million) by Hong Kong’s regulator for lapses in adhering to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations.
Hong Kong fines DBS US$1.28 million over breaching anti-money laundering rules
The Hong Kong unit of DBS Group Holdings, Singapore's biggest lender, was fined HK$10 million (US$1.28 million) by Hong Kong's banking regulator for violating anti-money laundering (AML) and ...
Amid Hong Kong’s deepening retail slump, location is king
HONG KONG – As a retail slump in Hong Kong deepens, business sentiments in non-prime shopping areas – particularly those in Kowloon and the New Territories – have been most adversely affected, data ...
Two arrested after 30 students used fake papers to enter top HK business school
Two women were arrested for allegedly forging documents after 30 master’s students were caught using fake qualifications to enter the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Business School, Hong Kong media ...
Hong Kong start-ups shine at China’s largest AI show amid city’s drive for Asian tech hub status
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups from Hong Kong grabbed some of the spotlight at the three ... AI-powered rescue drone start-up LifeSparrow, local LLM start-up Stellaris AI, data and indoor ...
Hong Kong retailers bank on duty-free quota hike but mainland visitors say prices still high
Duty-free shopping quotas for Chinese tourists in Hong Kong were raised on July 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong Investor Relations Association Announces Winners of the 10th IR Awards 2024
HONG KONG, July 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (“HKIRA”) today announced the winners of the 10th Investor Relations Awards 2024 (the “IR Awards” or the “Awards ...
2 arrested in Hong Kong as university reveals 30 students used fake papers for admission
University of Hong Kong business school carried out probe after finding some students had secured places with the help of agencies which forged documents.
Renault-backed EV startup to develop, build new brand in Hong Kong
BeyonCa, which is backed by Renault Group and Dongfeng Motor, said it will locate its international headquarters in Hong Kong, developing the territory's first car brand.
APAC insurance risk officers confront these 3 top concerns head-on
Discover how 2 insurance leaders tackle conduct risk, cybersecurity, and business model evolution. With diversity presenting itself in every market in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region today, insurance ...
Opportunities await Hong Kong
Chief Executive John Lee says the Mainland’s measure to grant non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents eligibility for a special Mainland travel permit underlines Hong Kong’s singular status under ...
Hong Kong should tap tech firms, find drone test sites in ‘low-altitude economy’ push: observers
Role of private companies highlighted in development of neighbouring Shenzhen's drone delivery and transport operations The Hong Kong government should ... I believe we should proactively engage with ...
China Market Update: Hong Kong Rallies As Sense Time Launches AI Model
Asian equities were mostly higher overnight though on lower volumes as Hong Kong and technology stocks outperformed ... which has already offered free services to AI startups using its Ernie Bot large ...