WeLab Bank (or "the Bank"), the virtual bank dedicated to curating intelligent banking experience, has become the first virtual bank in Hong Kong licensed to offer digital wealth advisory services. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s economy improves in Q2 as COVID-19 infections drop
Hong Kong’s economy is showing steady improvement in the second quarter as the fifth wave of COVID-19 infections is gradually put under control, said Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Standard Chartered seen reporting earnings setback on Covid, Ukraine war fallout. Can they surprise the market?
HSBC and Standard Chartered will report their first quarter results this week. Investors are keen to see the impact on profitability from Covid-19 curbs and the Ukraine war. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Expands Private Banking To Shenzhen
HSBC has launched global private banking in Shenzhen, part of the UK/Hong Kong-listed group's plan to expand in the Greater Bay Area. The new offering will serve high net worth and ultra-HNW clients ... ( read original story ...)
The history (and debauchery) of Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club as it marks 40 years at its iconic Central location
As the FCC marks four decades at its iconic Central location, we look at the parties, personalities and proud heritage that have seen the club become many a journalist’s home from home. ( read original story ...)
John Lee needs new image as Hong Kong’s next leader. He is banking on a TV forum, community outreach to help
Sole candidate for May 8 election lines up series of appearances to show his kinder, caring side Young people still unhappy over 2019 protests are one group Lee must reach out to, observers say Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Repossessed AirBridgeCargo Boeing 747-8F Sent To Long-Term Storage Site
Seized by its lessor in Hong Kong sometime during the month of March, a Boeing 747-8F most recently operated by Russia's AirBridgeCargo has been sent to a long-term aircraft stora ... ( read original story ...)
Sunshine Insurance Looks for Sunny Skies in Hong Kong with IPO Bid
Sunshine Insurance has applied to list in Hong Kong, and could become China’s 10th listed insurer if the bid is successful Company is launching its ... ( read original story ...)
What is Hong Kong’s best brand? Forget Vitasoy or White Flower Oil, it’s our Cantonese language
Hong Kong home-grown brands like Vitasoy and our ubiquitous red-white-blue nylon laundry bags don’t really reflect the core values of the city – the real heritage brand is its local language: its ... ( read original story ...)
Some Hong Kong bankers heading to Singapore having second thoughts amid ‘hire local’ push
Stricter visa rules and hiring restrictions mean that the influx of bankers into the city state from Hong Kong has been more of a trickle than a flood. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Listed Internet Stocks Bounce As Asian Investors Note Positives, Week In Review
Asian equities had an off week as Hong Kong had a short week due to Easter Monday. According to a release Monday, China’s GDP grew by +4.8% year-over-year in Q1, higher than expectations of 4.2%. This ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to allow international travellers to enter for first time since 2020
Foreign travellers will be subject to the same seven-day quarantine as residents, the government said. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Red Flags for Faith-Based Liberty in Hong Kong
In mainland China and Hong Kong, Easter was a private affair again this year for the tens of millions of Christians who would normally attend church services. All churches, temples, and mosques ... ( read original story ...)
Clifford Chance advises on Zhihu Inc.’s landmark Hong Kong IPO and Dual Primary Listing
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised the joint sponsors Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, CICC and CMB International, and the underwriters on the US$106 million initial public offering ... ( read original story ...)