Shares in China Everbright Securities plunged over 8 percent today after the country’s securities watchdog said the Hong Kong subsidiary of the leading Chinese brokerage has been fined HKD3.8 million ... ( read original story ...)
(HKSAR 25) Diversity, opportunity, safety: what attracts foreign residents to Hong Kong
Photo taken on July 8, 2021 shows a view of Tamar Park in south China's Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaochu) Since its return to the motherland in 1997, Hong Kong has become more inclusive and diverse, with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ranks fifth in list of world’s most competitive economies, climbing two spots over improved performance amid Covid pandemic
Hong Kong has climbed two places this year to reclaim the fifth spot in an annual global ranking of the world’s most competitive countries and regions, on the back of improved economic performance ... ( read original story ...)
Tech stocks lift Hong Kong market while Asian equities languish as investors fret about Fed policy outlook
Chinese stocks advance, bucking declines in major Asian markets, as investors fret about the risk of Fed-triggered recession. ( read original story ...)
(HKSAR 25) Feature: Diversity, opportunity, safety: what attracts foreign residents to Hong Kong
A visitor to Hong Kong may be first amazed by the variety of food the city has to offer: in addition to traditional Chinese food, one can easily find Japanese sushi, Thai curry and Spanish paella ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of China HK’s BoC Pay features Dodo Cheng and Chantel Yiu
Bank of China Hong Kong (BOCHK)’s BoC Pay has launched a new campaign featuring local artists, in support of the introduction of the second phase of the Consumer Voucher Scheme (CVS). The campaign ... ( read original story ...)
Most Asian markets on recession fears, Bank of Japan in focus
Asian markets mostly fell on Friday (Jun 17) after another hefty drop in New York and Europe as central bank interest rates hikes to counter soaring inflation fan fears of a recession. All eyes are ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Hong Kong prepares for handover 25th anniversary
Hong Kong held an advance celebration of the 25th anniversary of its return to China on Thursday, featuring current leader Carrie Lam, and next leader John Lee, as well as officials from mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Soaring interest rates: Hong Kong’s new mortgage borrowers and highly leveraged buyers are most at risk in the property market
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po and HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue Wai-man both warned home buyers to be mindful of higher interest rates The risks have been exacerbated by the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should make no mistake, high interest rates are here to stay
As the US Fed raises the cost of borrowing again and warns there may be more to come, the city must brace for pressure on its currency, more market volatility and mortgages pain As the US Federal ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s history-making players fly home – but 9 stranded after Covid-19 positives
Bangkok after testing positive in transit from India, but 8 make it to Hong Kong and hail first Asian Cup berth since 1968. ( read original story ...)
Former chief justice McLachlin says she’ll stay on Hong Kong court despite crackdown on human rights
Canada's former top judge says she intends to stay on Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal despite government threats to civil liberties in the region. ( read original story ...)
Veteran Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip set to become convenor of incoming leader John Lee’s de facto cabinet, sources say
New People’s Party chairwoman Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee is set to become convenor of incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu’s de facto cabinet, the Post has learned. If confirmed, the 71-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Climate Change: Greater Bay Area holds the key to Hong Kong’s climate goals, delegates say at SCMP’s inaugural environmental summit
Guangdong province has ample land and offshore areas for the development of wind farms and nuclear power stations, experts said during SCMP’s inaugural Climate Change Hong Kong Summit. ( read original story ...)