HSBC's profits soared in the first half of the year as its business staged a strong recovery from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stock Market May Extend Friday’s Losses
The Hong Kong stock market on Friday wrote a finish to the two-day winning streak in which it had spiked more than 1,220 points or 4 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 25,960-point ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese electric car start-up Li Auto delivers more cars than Xpeng again
Li Auto's only model on the market comes with a fuel tank for charging the battery, extending the driving range. ( read original story ...)
Does Hong Kong’s response to Henan floods reflect declining public motivation to support disaster relief in mainland China?
Hong Kong business leaders have stepped up their financial support for Henan after it was devastated by deadly floods last month, while city authorities are pledging more cash for local relief ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Foreign business chambers call for clarification on proposed national security law
Two Sessions 2020: national security law adds fresh risks to Hong Kong’s status as business hub, commerce chambers warn”, 22 May 2020. The proposed national security law fo ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition winning pieces on display
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opened yesterday at the Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protestor jailed for nine years in watershed ruling
CNBC's Eunice Yoon reports on how Hong Kong is handling sentences against protestors. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to ... ( read original story ...)
UK robotics start-up CMR Surgical eyes Hong Kong as a launch pad for its Asia-Pacific expansion
CMR Surgical sees Hong Kong as an important market for its surgical robotic system and a launch pad for its Asia-Pacific expansion, CEO Nerseth says in an interview. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong finance chief welcomes Beijing’s anti-sanctions law, dangles prospect of local legislation
Paul Chan says China ‘cannot keep on taking a beating’, backs Beijing’s fightback as ‘necessary and reasonable’. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus won’t just go away. Here’s how Hong Kong can learn to live with it
With the impacts of Covid-19 stretching beyond public health, governments should consult experts other than those in hygienics, epidemiology and microbiology when determining and evaluating their ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing bags £237m payout
Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing extracted a £237 million dividend from his British electricity network after riding out the Covid crisis.UK Power Networks, w ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s economic recovery loses steam in Q2, but recovery on track
Hong Kong's economy lost some momentum in the second quarter but still expanded by 7.5% from a year earlier, as domestic and global activity continued to recover from last year's pandemic-induced ... ( read original story ...)
As proud Hong Kong cheers its Olympic champions, remember we need to stick together in hard times, too
The pride and emotion people in Hong Kong showed when Cheung Ka-long won Olympic fencing gold is a reminder of recent hardships and the need to stick together. ( read original story ...)
From Peregrine to Next Digital: Hong Kong invokes rarely-used powers in company law
Hong Kong’s financial secretary appointed an inspector to look into the affairs of Next Digital. It’s the first such move since Richard Farrant was tasked to probe the collapse of investment bank ... ( read original story ...)