Asia-Pacific markets were set for a mixed open Tuesday, with Japan looking set to extend its rally to a seventh straight day. The country’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has surged this year, hitting key ...
Hong Kong police investigate email scam following German pharmaceutical firm’s report it was swindled out of more than RM15.34mil
German firm had been conducting business with supplier from mainland China via email and was allegedly tricked by criminals into making transfer. In separate case involving European firm, Hong ...
In Broad Daylight review – Hong Kong newsroom drama shines light on care home scandal
Lawrence Kwan’s film makes some insightful points about journalism while letting in a few cliches too ...
Hong Kong finance minister discusses deeper cooperation with Saudi counterpart in Davos, calls on Arab firms to expand into Asian markets
Paul Chan praises ‘encouraging progress’ in cooperation with Saudi Arabia in Davos, looks forward to boosting bilateral financial, business ties.
Hong Kong’s leader asks environment chief to devise ‘sharper, clearer’ strategies to ensure public awareness of waste-charging scheme
Chief Executive John Lee says large-scale, continuous and repeated efforts are needed to enhance awareness of scheme 'In the end, what the residents need to do will be very simple,' environment chief ...
Chinese Property Stocks Fall on Subdued Sentiment Following Weak Sales
Chinese property stocks fell in Hong Kong on subdued investor sentiment, with companies reporting weaker contracted sales for December and the full year of 2023 as the property sector downturn ...
Chinese EV-Charging Company Star Charge Aims for Hong Kong IPO in Late 2024
Star Charge, a Chinese maker of electric-vehicle charging stations, aims to go public in Hong Kong as early as the second half of 2024, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong stocks slip as China’s central bank dents rate-cut bets, Baidu sinks on AI chatbot and military controversy
China’s central bank kept its key policy lending rates unchanged, dashing hopes of a quick-fix policy stimulus. Baidu sank on report Chinese military labs were gauging its AI chatbot.
Hong Kong’s abandoned villages the ‘spooky’ subject of a new photo book and exhibition that document ‘what’s disappearing’ in the city
In his new photo book Abandoned Villages of Hong Kong, British urban explorer Stefan Irvine documents ‘eerie’ deserted buildings and furniture found inside them to preserve the memory of them.
Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong court dismisses mogul’s request to throw out prosecution witness’ ‘irrelevant’ evidence on foreign sanctions
Prosecution seeks to rely on professor Wang Guiguo’s testimony to show legal effects of various US pieces of legislation on city.
Hong Kong hiking experts say be mindful of body’s limits and don’t blindly rely on social media for trail tips
Hong Kong hiking experts urge those hitting the trails not to skip preparation and planning, after two mainland Chinese tourists drowned during seaside trek 'There are a lot of recommendations on ...
China Reaffirms Support For Offshore IPOs, But New Listings Likely To Remain Small
A top Chinese securities regulator said 86 companies have successfully registered to make IPOs in Hong Kong and the U.S. since the launch of a new registration system last March.
HSBC, Standard Chartered, Bank of China among lenders waiving fees for Hong Kong airport operator’s US$640 million retail bond
Banks such as HSBC are waiving off many types of charges, including subscription, safe custody and transaction fees Investors are shifting their attention to the high-quality bond offering from the ...
Hong Kong police investigate email scam following German pharmaceutical firm’s report it was swindled out of more than €3 million
German firm had been conducting business with supplier from mainland China via email and was allegedly tricked by criminals into making transfer In separate case involving European firm, Hong ...