In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute’s first Asia conference that took place in Hong Kong.
Access Bank UK Receives Approval to Commence Operations in Hong Kong
In a significant milestone towards realising its five-year strategic plan, Access Bank UK, the wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank PLC has received approval to commence operations in Hong Kong. The ...
Voter turnout plunges below 30% in Hong Kong election
Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates ...
Inside Hong Kong’s Secretive Tactics to Muzzle, Discredit Dissent
Agnes Chow, once one of the most famous faces of protest in Hong Kong, says she was forced to renounce her past activism to secure her freedom overseas.
Mainland China’s Li Ning buys Henderson Land’s Harbour East for US$282 million to house its Hong Kong headquarters
China’s biggest sportswear maker Li Ning’s purchase of a US$282 million mixed office and retail building to house its headquarters in Hong Kong, is a shot in the arm for the city’s slowing office ...
Implementing principle of ‘patriots administering Hong Kong,’ opening new chapter in district governance: Liaison office of central gov’t in HKSAR
The spokesperson pointed out that this election has completely excluded anti-China rioters from the HKSAR governance system, effectively implemented the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong," and opened a new chapter in district governance of the HKSAR.
Voting starts for HKSAR’s 7th District Council Ordinary Election
Voting for the 7th District Council Ordinary Election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region started on Sunday, with 399 candidates running for 176 seats in the District Committees constituenc
Bees are neighbours: beekeepers’ mission to convince Hong Kong that vital pollinators shouldn’t be exterminated
Beetales is a social enterprise that offers educational workshops about bee conservation and trains volunteers on safe beehive removal.
Singapore Narrows the Gap With Hong Kong on Real Estate Deals
Singapore is closing in on Hong Kong’s lead in real estate deals as the city-state benefits from its status as a wealth haven, while distressed property sales afflict the rival Asian financial hub.
Voter turnout plunges below 30% in Hong Kong election after rules shut out pro-democracy candidates
Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates.
Hong Kong stocks fall toward 14-month low as China deflation puts earnings at risk, turns market into value trap
Stocks lose further traction after a government report showed China’s consumer prices fell last month by the most in three years. That makes Chinese stocks a value trap, according to BCA Research.
Hong Kong home prices down 20% from historical peak, rebound hinged on US interest rate cuts
Investment banks are predicting a 5 to 10 per cent decline in Hong Kong home prices next year, providing buying opportunities for renters wanting to switch to home ownership, say agents.
Hong Kong’s small brokers push for new rules to revive IPOs
Following a broad crackdown, Hong Kong’s small-cap exchange GEM has stagnated without a listing since 2021. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong votes in ‘patriots’-only election
Low turnout expected as pro-democracy candidates are prevented from running ...