Morning update: Trump wants a wall, Canada embraces immigration

Tokyo’s Nikkei gained 1.8 per cent Thursday, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng 1.4 per cent ... Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his economic advisers, led by McKinsey & Co. China guru Dominic Barton, seem not to have a problem with this. They only see the ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s main stock index closes Year of the Monkey up 21pc

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index ended the Year of the Monkey up 21.11 per cent after a quiet last day of trading before the Lunar New Year. Stocks opened lower, edging down in the first few minutes of trading on Friday, and ended the half day session down 0 ... ( read original story ...)

Aviva to sell 60% of Hong Kong life business in digital venture

Aviva Hong Kong will retain 40%, with Tencent purchasing 40% and Hillhouse 20% for an undisclosed sum. The resulting joint venture, subject to regulatory approval, will focus on selling basic life insurance and investment products online in the territory ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong leadership favourite testifies in corruption trial

The trial comes at a time when residents are losing faith in Hong Kong's elites, as a string of corruption cases fuel public suspicions over cosy links between authorities and business leaders. Lam was made secretary for development in 2007 during Tsang's ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Shares Rise to 3-Month High on Wall Street Strength

Hong Kong stocks rose for a fourth day in a row on Thursday, reaching their highest close in three months after the Dow Jones Industrial Average breached the 20,000-point level for the first time. Continue Reading Below Sentiment was also helped by a ... ( read original story ...)

Aus-HK business entrenched

Hong Kong and Australia have long been good friends - in the pursuit of business, innovation, as well as good wine. In the past couple of years, quite a number of my ministerial colleagues visited Australia. I am pleased to note that their talks with the ... ( read original story ...)