To that end, SPS traveled to Beijing and Hong Kong to connect with top government, business, and university officials, as well as continue to build our alumni network abroad. Over the course of the 10-day trip, we were privileged to meet with university ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, China shares rebound as US stocks test 20,000 threshold
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks rebounded to end several days of falls, thanks to the strong rally in the United States and a stabilisation of the mainland’s bond market. The Hang Seng Index closed 0.37 per cent higher at 21,809.8, ending a four ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lions Stephen and Stitt, Japanese looters and the legal battle to protect cultural property
Recent controversy regarding the decoration of the bronze lions outside the HSBC building brings to mind the near loss of these icons of Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation. It is 75 years since the fall of Hong Kong. Apart from the terrible human ... ( read original story ...)
Company history
HSBC was born from one simple idea – a local bank serving international needs. In March 1865, HSBC opened its doors for business in Hong Kong, and today we serve around 46 million customers in 71 countries and territories. The experiences of the past 150 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong retail banks’ profits up 4.5 per cent in first three quarters
Hong Kong’s retail banks saw a modest rise in profits in the first three quarters of the year thanks to improved income from foreign exchange activities. According to figures from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, retail banks in the city saw their pre ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong's Tiger Parents Skip the Clarinet Lessons
Dec.20 -- Robotics and coding lessons are replacing traditional after-school activities in Hong Kong, as parents try to give their children a head start for the future. Chinese hardware startups are helping to power the boom. ( read original story ...)
Finance Sec. John Tsang will be better at fulfilling Chief Exec. responsibilities, says Anson Chan
Former chief secretary Anson Chan has said Hong Kong’s next leader should be able to unite civil servants, and she believes Finance Secretary John Tsang will be better at this job. At a media meeting on Tuesday, Chan said candidates for the city’s ... ( read original story ...)