David Li, a mid-level executive at a wealth-management firm in Guangdong, knows he cannot rely on his basic government pension, or even on his extra personal investment in retirement insurance, to ... ( read original story ...)
Greater Bay Area: can China ‘integrate’ Hong Kong into its southern economic powerhouse?
Beijing's plan to develop a vast tech-driven hub across 11 cities calls for financial, technological and cultural integration as well as policy alignment Some Hongkongers are trying their luck on the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong must prepare for uncertainty as US-China tensions will continue, but opportunities are still present as country welcomes American investors: city’s finance chief
Finance chief Paul Chan says Hong Kong must formulate different defence strategies to counter impact of worsening US-China ties However, Hong Kong might benefit from US-China conflict as rising number ... ( read original story ...)
HKMA buys HK$12.8 billion from market as currency hits weak end of trading band
Hong Kong's de-facto central bank bought HK$12.819 billion ($1.63 billion) from the market in New York trading hours to stop the local currency weakening and breaking its peg to the U.S. dollar.The ... ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: Why is China denying Hong Kong was a U.K. colony?
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce new middle school textbooks that will deny the Chinese territory was ever a British colony. ( read original story ...)
(HKSAR 25) Official dubs GBA best entry point for Hong Kong’s integration into national development
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in south China. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua) The HKSAR government will continue to leverage the advantages of the "one country, two systems," Hong Kong's competitive business ... ( read original story ...)
Hey, Hong Kong – how about we stop being racist and include foreign domestic workers in the consumption voucher scheme?
Hong Kong's consumption voucher scheme has been extended to non-permanent residents - but that does not include the 400,000 foreign domestic workers in the city This move is class-conscious and, to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislators question transport bureau’s proposal for congestion levy to ease traffic jams at cross-harbour tunnels
Hong Kong legislators and a concern group have demanded further explanation from transport officials on a proposed congestion charge to discourage private car owners from using the city’s three ... ( read original story ...)
Why is China denying Hong Kong was ever a British colony?
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce new middle school textbooks that will deny the Chinese territory was ever a British colony. ( read original story ...)
Why is China denying Hong Kong was a UK colony?
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce new middle school textbooks that will deny the Chinese territory was ever a British colony. China’s Communist rulers say the semi-autonomous city and the nearby ... ( read original story ...)
Incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee finalises cabinet line-up, submits list to Beijing for consideration
Declining to give any names, Lee says he has brought in incumbent ministers, civil servants, professionals from private sector and people familiar with district work He pledges to reveal the list once ... ( read original story ...)
Covid In Hong Kong Shows ‘Signs Of Rebound’, City Leader Says
Hong Kong's coronavirus case numbers are showing signs of rebounding, city chief executive Carrie Lam said on Friday, days after reintroducing more restrictions ahead of the 25th anniversary of the ... ( read original story ...)
ANOTHER Crypto lender stops customers withdrawing their money: Hong Kong based Babel finance blames ‘unusual liquidity pressures’ amid fears Bitcoin crash has only just begun
A Hong-Kong based crypto-lender has suspended withdrawals amid a wide-scale downfall in the market. Babel Finance said it is 'facing unusual liquidity' in a statement on its website. Babel are the ... ( read original story ...)
Babel Finance suspends withdrawals as crypto markets slump
Hong Kong-based Babel Finance temporarily suspended the withdrawals and redemption of crypto assets on Friday, as the crypto lender scrambles to pay its clients after the recent slump in the digital ... ( read original story ...)