Thousands call for equality in Hong Kong pride parade

A huge rainbow flag led thousands through the streets of Hong Kong Saturday as the city's LGBT community braved the rain and wind to call for equality at its annual pride parade. Participants dressed for this year's "naughty green" theme sang and danced ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong Looking Seriously at Blockchain for Mortgage Solutions

Hong Kong is one of the most important financial centres of the world, but with limited space and high demand, property in Hong Kong has always been in short supply. Simplifying home ownership in Hong Kong is therefore a prime concern for the Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)

Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect to launch

The HKSAR Government welcomed the announcement. Financial Secretary John Tsang thanked the relevant Central Authorities for their staunch support for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect “The regulatory authorities as well as exchanges and clearing ... ( read original story ...)

Hang Seng Hits Two-Week High, Yield Trends Still A Concern

which has underpinned confidence and there are also expectations that capital flows into Hong Kong equities from the mainland will strengthen. After opening little changed, the Hang Seng index moved sharply higher in the first 30 minutes of trading with a ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong shares slip, hurt by Tencent's disappointing results

Nov 17 Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index edged lower on Thursday, with continued strength in the U.S. dollar hurting sentiment in Asia, but the decline was limited by strength in the services sector. The benchmark Hang Seng index fell 0.1 percent ... ( read original story ...)

Hang Seng closes higher

Stocks in Hong Kong closed higher today. The blue chip Hang Seng Index was up by 0.51 percent, or 114.96 points, at 22,723.45 at the close. In Shanghai, the Composite Index gained by 0.62 percent, or 20.20 points, at 3,261.94 and the Shenzhen Composite ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong stocks edge up in morning

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rose on Friday morning, recovering the previous day's losses and tracking gains across most of Asia's other markets. The Hang Seng Index added 0.36 percent, or 82.00 points, to 22,690.49 by the break. The benchmark Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)

Foreign exchange rates in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The following are foreign exchange rates against Hong Kong dollar released by Hang Seng Bank Limited on Thursday: Buying Selling U.S. dollar 774.20 777.20 Australian dollar 568.40 576.40 Canadian dollar 569.80 577.50 Swiss ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong stocks retreat as developers, energy explorers decline

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell for the first time in five days, with China Vanke Co declining after closing at a record high yesterday. Hong Kong’s benchmark index has fallen more than 6 per cent since its September peak, as inflows from the ... ( read original story ...)