HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court on Friday increased a jail sentence to five years, in line with a China-imposed national security law, for a student who called for independence from China in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s likely leader pledges to “solidify” its international role
HONG KONG, April 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's sole candidate to become ... Lee will take over the Chinese-ruled city amid growing concern in the financial community that its role as an international hub ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to enact local security law
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s only candidate for the upcoming leadership elections pledged Friday to enact a long-shelved local legislation to protect against security threats and vowed to increase the ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba, Meituan, CNOOC supercharge Hong Kong stocks as policy easing hopes swell amid Chinese manufacturing slump
Investors have been disappointed as the central bank offered a token move to cut banks' reserve requirement ... Alibaba Group surged 9.4 per cent to HK$96.50, Meituan gained 7.9 per cent to HK$160.70 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s next leader vows reboot but no zero-Covid exit timeline
Hong Kong's next leader unveiled a manifesto Friday vowing to restore the business hub to its former glory but would not be drawn on when the city might discard zero-Covid controls that have left it ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s leadership candidate pledges to save city’s competitiveness
HONG KONG, April 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's sole candidate to become ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election candidate John Lee says in manifesto he wants to focus on ‘reopening border with mainland China, improving international ties’
The city's former No 2 official will unveil his manifesto during a press conference at 11am on Friday at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre. The event, including a 30-minute speech and ... ( read original story ...)
Is the SPAC boom over? Deals in Singapore and Hong Kong appear to be fizzling out
Only one SPAC was launched in Hong Kong in the first quarter which raised $128 million, and three in Singapore that raised a total of $334 million, according to data from Refinitiv. "I would describe ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks drop in worst month since July on Covid-19 lockdowns and China growth angst
Hong Kong stocks dropped, dragging the city’s benchmark index ... following underwhelming moves by the central bank. Zhang Shidong is based in Shanghai and reports on business for the Post. He joined ... ( read original story ...)
Superloop takes in $140m from Hong Kong, Singapore asset selloff
The sale of Superloop (Hong Kong) Limited and select assets from Superloop (Singapore ... "Our intent remains to deploy this capital to grow the business aggressively, across all three market segments ... ( read original story ...)
Clock Is Ticking for Hong Kong Firms as Earnings Deadline Looms
Bloomberg Markets: China Open is the definitive guide to the markets in Hong Kong and on the mainland. David Ingles and Yvonne Man bring you the latest news and analysis to get you ready for the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s top university plans new rule to punish students for ‘bringing disrepute’ to the school – sources
Hong Kong’s top university is proposing a new rule which would authorise disciplinary proceedings against any student accused of bringing the institution into “disrepute, ” according to sources. The ... ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Hong Kong Isn’t Sure if It Needs a CBDC
Insights: Hong Kong wrestles with the need for a central bank digital currency. Technician's take: BTC's current price action is similar to what occurred in 2018-2019. Catch the latest episodes of ... ( read original story ...)
Internet Bank Market May See a Big Move: Major Giants Axis Bank, HSBC HK, BNZ, ANZ, CBI Bank
Some of the key players profiled in the study are Kiwibank, BNZ, ANZ, Heartland Bank, CBI Bank, Axis Bank, HSBC HK, NAB, Leaders Credit Union, Sandhills Credit Union, Leader Bank & Swissquote. Get ... ( read original story ...)