The banks were identified in reports as having allegedly moved large sums of suspicious funds over a period of nearly two decades. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares slump as banks reel from illicit fund movement reports
Tencent falls after it warns of risk to U.S. user growth Sept 21 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares fell on Monday, dragged by financials after reports said HSBC and Standard Chartered were among banks ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC shares sink to 25-year low in Hong Kong, StanChart sags over dirty money scandal
HSBC and Standard Chartered Hong Kong shares dropped on Monday after media reports that they and other banks moved large sums of allegedly illicit funds over nearly two decades despite red flags about ... ( read original story ...)
You Can Buy This Stock for $145 in Shanghai—It’s $100 in Hong Kong
Some mismatch between a company’s shares listed on China’s mainland and their counterparts in Hong Kong isn’t unusual. But the growing gulf is creating a strange situation where companies can ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong gov’t says security law does not affect judicial independence after Australian judge resigns from top court
Hong Kong’s government has said the national security law does not affect the city’s judicial independence after an Australian judge resigned from the local top court earlier this month, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Democrats Face Choice: Engage Beijing or Give Up Seats
Following China’s delay of Hong Kong’s legislative elections, opposition lawmakers face a defining choice: Keep playing by Beijing’s rules? Or quit and join the radicals in the streets? ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Opposition Splits Over Calls to Boycott Legislature
Following China’s delay of Hong Kong’s legislative elections, opposition lawmakers face a defining choice: Keep playing by Beijing’s rules? Or quit and join the radicals in the streets? ( read original story ...)
Relatives of 12 Hong Kong People Arrested by China Demand Access for Own Lawyers
Relatives of some of the 12 Hong Kong people arrested by China at sea last month demanded the city's government check on their condition and ensure that lawyers appointed by the families and not the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong third wave: educator says students should walk to school to avoid Covid-19 risks as they head back to classrooms this week
A veteran educator has recommended Hong Kong students walk to school when physical classes resume this week if the journey takes less than 45 minutes as a way to avoid crowded public transport during ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bans Cathay Dragon flights from Kuala Lumpur and Air India after positive Covid-19 tests
Hong Kong has temporarily barred Cathay Dragon's Kuala Lumpur service and Air India from flying passengers to the financial hub after a number of passengers originating from India tested positive for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first CBD cafe opens its doors to customers
Cannabis may be illegal in Hong Kong, but a new cafe is offering a range of food and drinks that contain parts of the cannabis plant without breaking any local laws. ( read original story ...)
A Hong Kong teenager’s death became a magnet for conspiracies, and exposed deep problems in how the city operates
The crowd recoiled as tear gas canisters rained down on them and riot police advanced up the street, carrying shields and batons. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fugitives held in mainland China ‘selected lawyers’ from list supplied by authorities across the border, city’s security chief reveals
Twelve local young fugitives detained in mainland China after being arrested while trying to flee to Taiwan have "selected lawyers" from a list approved by authorities across the border, Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
From New Zealand to Hong Kong, this year the City2Surf goes global
More than 120 overseas runners will bring the City2Surf to their own country as part of this year's "virtual" version of the race. ( read original story ...)