Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan tested positive for Covid-19 while overseas, casting doubt on whether he’ll make it back in time for a banking summit next week that’s meant to trumpet to the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Tests Positive for COVID on Saudi Visit
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan speaks during a news conference after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a rate hike, in Hong Kong, China July 28, 2022. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Big bankers are betting wrong in heading to Hong Kong
Top bankers from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Citibank and other financial powerhouses will head to Hong Kong Nov. 1 to 3 to meet with a leader the US government has sanctioned for his human-rights ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares start with a bang
Hong Kong stocks opened with another healthy gain on Thursday morning following a rally in US-listed Chinese tech firms that had been hammered earlier in the week. The Hang Seng Index jumped 2.63 ... ( read original story ...)
US State Department condemns ‘spurious’ fraud conviction of media mogul Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong
Spokesman Ned Price accuses Hong Kong authorities of using national security law to muffle its press corps and shut down critical speech. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Legal Walk Makes Its Debut, Raising Money for Charities
The event has attracted the participation of over 30 local and international law firms and 5 barristers’ chambers in the city, including Allen & Overy, Davis Polk and Morrison Foerster. ( read original story ...)
Beijing hits back at US politicians in war of words over fraud conviction for Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai
China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong accuses US politicians of having ‘sinister intentions’ for city and call bipartisan statement proof of American collusion with newspaper owner Jimmy Lai. ( read original story ...)
U.S. blasts verdict against Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai
Media mogul Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, arrives the Court of Final Appeal by prison van in Hong Kong, China February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong arrests two in $446 million money-laundering case
Precious metals can be bought and sold anonymously in Hong Kong - Copyright AFP/File DAVID GRAY Precious metals can be bought and sold anonymously in Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong schools get more in-person teaching as Covid-19 rules ease
Primary schools can apply for full-day face-to-face classes starting Dec 1 if 70% of students are double-vaccinated. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Rout Threatens $15 Billion Derivatives Held by Koreans
The latest tumble in Hong Kong stocks puts at risk of losses the around $15 billion of complicated structured products linked to that market that have mostly been sold to retail investors in South ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese University of Hong Kong president agrees to drop crest redesign after pro-Beijing lawmakers complain of ‘lack of consultation’
with trio of lawmakers appointed to body saying they have demanded independent investigation into redesign University unveiled new crest last week without properly consulting council in 'black box ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong government set to amend law giving it power to nullify ‘problematic’ jab exemptions
Executive Council backs decision to amend legislation to give secretary for health powers to invalidate certificates. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong teachers with serious ‘defects’ in character and conduct could face lifetime classroom ban, education secretary warns
Draft amendments to teachers' code of conduct also throws lifeline to teachers to re-register after disqualification Education secretary said first draft of new regulations for profession now out for ... ( read original story ...)