Stock markets in Asia-Pacific were set for a muted start on Monday as investors awaited China to resume trading, while U.S. markets were closed for the Presidents’ Day holiday.
Pacific Century downplays FWD sale, says IPO will come at ‘opportune time’ and billionaire Richard Li to keep control of insurer
FWD Group, a Hong Kong-based insurance business controlled by Richard Li Tzar-kai, said Li would maintain his control of the company amid speculation it was considering a potential stake sale.
Hong Kong’s biggest party asks mainland China to encourage companies to seek city stock exchange listingsa, says working group should be set up
DAB says more listings from mainland would boost city's standing as major financial centre and increase global profile of Chinese companies Appeal among 30 proposals by party to go before the National ...
Hong Kong-led team develops blood test that can identify early stages of dementia
Previously identifying patients suffering from early stages of condition was difficult, as doctors had to rely on clinical assessment, university team says Early identification can allow for treatment ...
Court starts trial for 14 accused of Hong Kong protest bomb plot
Fourteen people went on trial Monday in Hong Kong for allegedly planning to carry out a bomb attack to murder police officers during pro-democracy protests in 2019, with prosecutors invoking the ...
HSBC completes latest round of US$7 billion stock buy-back as market awaits report on bumper 2023 profits
HSBC bought back 208.1 million shares from UK trading venues, 179.9 million shares in Hong Kong under a US$3 billion mandate since November 1 HSBC's annual net profit probably surged 76 per cent in ...
Hong Kong DAB deputies to upcoming two sessions make proposals on enhancing patriotic education, facilitating cross-border travel
Some deputies from the DBA also suggested facilitating improved stock market connection by allowing both Hong Kong and mainland investors to subscribe newly issued stocks. Some suggested enhancing the ...
Swiss, HK banking documents not given to defence, court told
Nur Aida Arifin, 37, said the documents were received from Hong Kong and Switzerland through mutual legal assistance (MLA) to help investigate the 1MDB case faced by the former prime minister.
Hong Kong university student arrested for allegedly conning 2 out of HK$1.6 million
Engineering student, 18, is suspected of scamming elderly woman out of US$59,000 by pretending to be mainland public security officer He also duped a man, 40, out of HK$1.2 million last year through ...
Hong Kong’s love affair with instant noodles, China’s railways and landscapes captured: 5 weekend reads you may have missed
From the railways that traverse China’s varied landscapes to far-right views in Southeast Asia, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Hong Kong team develops AI-equipped trolley to ease strain on workers
Prototype currently being tested by cleaning company, where it is helping staff transport tools for street-cleaning work.
Hong Kong’s luxury homes market shows signs of life as waves of price discounts entice some bottom fishing
Hong Kong’s luxury home segment which has been hit by a wave of deep discounts in the backdrop of soaring interest rates and macroeconomic turbulence, has shown early signs of stability as bottom ...
Tinder for dogs and cats? In Hong Kong, it’s happening: SPCA launches dating-style mobile app for animal adoption
Hong Kong's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recently launched its Adoption Date mobile app, a dating-style mobile app for animal adoption Each animal has a profile featuring their ...
Chinese Car Rental Firm eHi Weighing $300 Million US IPO, Sources Say
(Bloomberg) -- eHi Car Services Ltd., a Shanghai-based car rental company, is considering a return to the US capital market with an initial public offering that may raise about $300 million as soon as ...