While acknowledging need to enact new legislation as a constitutional obligation, some experts also raised concerns about potential abuse of power.
At Leap 2024, Hong Kong start-ups and investors lay groundwork to tap future Saudi Arabia growth
Start-ups and investors say attending the Leap tech conference is about building relationships for a market seen as 'like China in the late 90s' Saudi Arabia is seen by some as a growth market where ...
Jon Rahm endures nightmare finish in Hong Kong to leave £3.1m LIV Golf payday in doubt
Jon Rahm once again looked in fine form at LIV Hong Kong on Friday but was left frustrated following his opening round after finishing with a triple-bogey seven at the 18th ...
Need to get landmark law right for sake of Hong Kong’s normal daily life
Despite rapid start to scrutiny of proposed Article 23 security legislation by lawmakers, there should be no compromise on making changes and improvements The process for passing Hong Kong's new ...
Hong Kong unveils new national security law with tough penalties
Authorities have proposed life imprisonment as the maximum penalty for treason, insurrection, sabotage endangering national security, and incitement of members of China's armed forces to mutiny.
Hong Kong unveils its second national security law, aligning city more closely with mainland China
Hong Kong’s government unveiled a new suite of powerful national security laws on Friday that critics and foreign governments warn could deepen the ongoing crackdown in the city and further undermine ...
Hong Kong introduces new national security draft bill with tougher penalties to stifle dissent
Hong Kong, a booming business hub, has come under the scanner as authorities launched a crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous city. This crackdown began after violent pro-democracy protests in ...
Fears grow for Hong Kong’s finance hub status under proposed security law
HONG KONG – As Hong Kong fast-tracks a new national security law, the legislation and questions about its implementation have raised fears among the business community. The draft Bill, introduced at ...
Hong Kong buyers rush to snap up homes after curbs removed
Hong Kong’s new home sales surged 10 times in the first five days after the govt removed cooling measures. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Seeing is believing’: Hong Kong launches ‘Financial Mega Event Week’ in major push to attract more foreign investors, business travellers
The mega event week reflects the Hong Kong government’s heightened efforts to buttress the city’s status as an international financial hub.
AI Takes Centre Stage at Lenovo Tech World Hong Kong
Lenovo surveyed 750 CIOs from 10 global markets in February 2024. The Hong Kong sample included 75 Hong Kong Chief Information Officers, 65% of whom work for organisations with more than US$100 ...
Hong Kong property agents expect more big-ticket foreclosures this year
Hong Kong's property agents expect more big-ticket foreclosures this year as landlords struggle to refinance, and that receivers will speed up sales after the city's recent measures aimed at ...
Hong Kong stock exchange poised to name Carlson Tong as new chair: sources
HONG Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is set to name Carlson Tong its new chairman, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, the most senior management change at the bourse damaged by ...
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp posts profits of HK$7.78 billion for last year, down 20.8%, as property development earnings fall 80.1%
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has posted profits of HK$7.78 billion (US$994.3 million) for last year, down 20.8 per cent from 2022 amid a sharp drop in gains from property development. CEO Jacob Kam ...