The Chinese Communist Party has likely not fully thought through the ramifications of its Hong Kong power grab. ( read original story ...)
China will handle some Hong Kong national security cases, says official
China will have jurisdiction over "some extremely rare" national security cases in Hong Kong under a new law to be imposed on the semi-autonomous city, a senior official said Monday. The revelation ca ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s real estate investors find escape from coronavirus in sheds and beds
The rise in online shopping and working from home has driven a spike in demand for investing in last-mile logistics and warehousing space. Multifamily housing is also seeing increased interest as the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong families, fearing a reign of terror, prepare to flee the city
As China implements draconian laws to target political opposition, the financial center faces a flight of talent. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland to Reopen This Week With Virus Safeguards
Hong Kong Disneyland will reopen June 18, ending a five-month shutdown, in another sign that the city’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining momentum. ( read original story ...)
From Wellness To Wealth: 11 Innovative Wellness Startups To Watch In 2020
We take a look at some of the most promising investment opportunities in the booming market for health and wellbeing. ( read original story ...)
China shares flat; start-up index hits near 4-mth high on recent market reforms
China’s major indexes pared early losses and were little changed on Monday, as a rally in the start-up board on the latest capital market reforms kept concerns over a second wave of coronavirus cases ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Disneyland To Reopen After Five-month Virus Closure
Hong Kong's Disneyland will reopen its doors on Thursday following nearly five months of closure, the park said Monday, in a fresh boost for a city that has largely managed to defeat the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Exchange Chairman Supportive of National Security Law
Like many in Hong Kong, the chairman of the stock exchange was caught off guard when China revealed last month it would enact new security legislation in the former British colony. And like many of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Democrats Fear Disqualifications Ahead of Key Election
As the leader of one of the largest pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong’s legislature, Alvin Yeung could make history if the city’s opposition wins an unprecedented majority in September elections. Or ... ( read original story ...)
China Threats Dim Hong Kong Democrats’ Hope for Election Victory
As the leader of one of the largest pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong’s legislature, Alvin Yeung could make history if the city’s opposition wins an unprecedented majority in September elections. Or ... ( read original story ...)
Contactless payment: path to a better HK public transit future
Hong Kong is well positioned to introduce contactless ... people around the city at a more efficient rate. According to a McKinsey & Co. study on urban mobility, one of the key trends in urban ... ( read original story ...)
A US$6 trillion tidal wave of quantitative easing is coming, but it won’t buoy Hong Kong home prices – here’s why
Hong Kong's homebuyers are unlikely to see a repeat of the 278 per cent surge in property prices seen over the past 12 years, because a contracting economy, rising unemployment and heightened ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, China governments reject UK ‘interference’ and ‘biased’ criticism
The Hong Kong government and China's foreign ministry branch in the city hit back on Friday at a report by Britain criticising Beijing's plans for national security legislation, saying it was "biased" ... ( read original story ...)