As the United States and China deepen their tech race, Hong Kong has been caught in the crossfire. As the United States and China deepen their tech race, Hong Kong has been caught in the crossfire.
Hope, heartbreak after Hong Kong court decision on LGBTQ partnerships
Wedding photos of Henry Li and Edgar Ng show the couple holding hands, surrounded by beaming friends -- the freeze-frame of joy a contrast to the two men's struggle in Hong Kong for LGBTQ rights.Showing photos in his home,
Hong Kong may seek to kick-start ailing property market in policy address
Hong Kong is expected to announce lower stamp duties for some property transactions in an annual policy statement on Wednesday that will focus on stabilising an economy hurt by mass emigration from the city and economic weakness on the mainland.
Hong Kong’s John Lee upbeat on coming policy address, says 8,700 views from public consultation helped set priorities
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu on Tuesday voiced confidence in his coming policy address, pointing out that the 8,700 views garnered in a public consultation process had helped him set priorities.
Hong Kong Government to Reveal ‘Boosting Economy and Enhancing Well-being’ Policy
As the world watches, Hong Kong's Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government is poised to unfurl its new policy, audaciously christened 'Boosting the economy for development and enhancing ...
Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun through airport
An American politician has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun into the city, according to public broadcaster RTHK, citing a local court, in what he has called an “honest mistake.” ...
Republican state senator arrested at Hong Kong airport for gun in carry-on
A Republican state Senator from Washington was arrested and charged in Hong Kong last week after a firearm was discovered in his carry-on luggage, his office said Monday. Jeff Wilson of Longview, Wash ...
Trade finance and the quest for scalability
While banks have accelerated digital solutions across business lines, accomplishing end-to-end digitalization of global trade remains far beyond their reach. The complexity of supply-chain finance ...
The Corporate Retreat From Hong Kong Is Accelerating
International companies began trickling out of Hong Kong a few years back, uneasy about the financial hub’s tightening ties to mainland China. That first smattering of departures is now turning into a ...
On this dayConcorde in Hong Kong: a visual history of the supersonic aircraft at Kai Tak Airport
Concorde, the world’s first supersonic passenger jet, regularly graced the Hong Kong skies during the 27 years it was operated by Air France and British Airways. In these pictures from the South China ...
Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson arrested at Hong Kong airport over gun in bag
Jeff Wilson, a Washington state senator, was arrested at the airport in Hong Kong for possession of an unregistered firearm, his office said.
Hong Kong stocks slide toward 1-year low on China growth concerns, yuan slump, capital flight
Stocks tumble toward a one-year low amid concerns about risks to losses in Chinese assets. The yuan’s weakness and heightened geopolitical risks are fuelling risk aversion and capital flight from ...
A Stock Guide for Hong Kong’s Policy Address as Home Sales Sink
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee may unveil measures boosting property sales and the stock market at his annual policy address on Wednesday, as he seeks to reinvigorate the faltering financial hub.
Hong Kong police arrest 84 suspects over fraud, money-laundering cases involving HK$118 million
lend or buy bank accounts, as such actions committed in the handling of crime proceeds, even if the owner did not control the account in practice, could still violate money laundering laws in the city ...