Guangzhou R&F is seeking to offload a UK asset in the latest attempt to trim its debt burden. It is turning to Hong Kong tycoon Cheung Chung Kiu to survive the crisis.
BIZ BUZZ: IPO curtain-raiser rethinks timing
It’s no secret that the market is looking at tycoon Edgar Saavedra’s Citicore Renewable Energy to jumpstart an initial public offering (IPO) revival in 2024. Given its size of P12.9 billion, that ...
HSBC Fined GBP57.4M on Serious Failures in Protecting UK Depositors
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) of the UK fined HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) +0.450 (+0.729%) Short selling $96.09M; Ratio 8.384% GBP57.4 million (nearly HKD570 million) for ...
825 Complaints Worth $714K for Lionel Messi’s No Show in Hong Kong as Inter Miami Faces Backlash
Well, his long-time rival and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is also not behind, as his absence in the Hong Kong friendlies has led to massive trolling. It looks like the backlash has taken a dramatic ...
12 stranded on Disneyland roller coaster in Hong Kong after sudden stop mid-ride
Passengers on a ride at Hong Kong's Disneyland were left stranded after the ride malfunctioned, prompting emergency services to rescue them.
New Hong Kong national security law ‘defensive rather than offensive’, says justice chief, stressing sedition amendments won’t harm free speech
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam acknowledges authorities are getting a lot of questions on proposed national security law.
Passengers Trapped as Hong Kong Disneyland Roller Coaster Halts
Around a dozen passengers were trapped on a roller-coaster on Wednesday at Hong Kong Disneyland. They were rescued, unharmed, after 45 minutes. The incident happened mid-afternoon at Space Mountain, a ...
Messi To Start On Bench In Tokyo After Hong Kong Controversy
Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Tokyo Wednesday, according to a line-up released shortly ahead of kickoff.
Lionel Messi takes to the field in Tokyo as Chinese fans remain angered by Hong Kong no-show
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi returned to action on Wednesday in a match against Vissel Kobe in Tokyo, though Chinese fans remain upset that the star did not play in Sunday’s game in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s bold plan with Yuan-linked stablecoins
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) has put forward recommendations for the upcoming budget, advocating the introduction of Chinese yuan-linked stablecoins as part of the region’s ...
Hong Kong stocks extend gains spurred by China’s policy support and state buying; Haidilao surges ahead of Lunar New Year
Hong Kong stocks rose for a second day as investors cheered measures taken by the Chinese government as authorities worried the US$5 trillion sell-off posed a risk to the country’s financial and ...
Diplomats and overseas business chambers in Hong Kong ‘worried’ about effects of planned city national security law, insiders say
Concern over risks to investment and potential enforcement standards that could affect foreign nationals under home-grown national security law International Chamber of Commerce members fear greater ...
Anger Over Messi’s ‘Mess’ in Hong Kong Spreads to China, Taking a Geopolitical Turn
Many commentators drew contrasts between Messi’s disappointing behavior in Hong Kong and his upbeat demeanor in Japan.
Inside Inter Miami: Messi’s words after Hong Kong debacle, status as global tour ends
We look at the setbacks on and off the field of Inter Miami’s preseason global tour as it nears its conclusion.