Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai went on trial in Hong Kong Monday for national security charges that could see him jailed for life, with the United States and Britain demanding ...
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon’s trial begins
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai's long-awaited trial over charges that he "colluded with foreign forces" has begun in Hong Kong. The 76-year-old, who has been behind bars since December 2020, ...
Security tight as landmark Hong Kong security trial for Jimmy Lai opens
A landmark national security trial for leading China critic Jimmy Lai opened in Hong Kong on Monday amid tight security, with the pro-democracy activist battling charges that he colluded with foreign ...
Hong Kong bankers’ uneasy dance with property tycoons
Next year, close to $25.6 billion of bank loans taken out by Hong Kong’s property developers will be due, and only 15% of them have been — or are close to being — refinanced. Whether banks will ...
Hong Kong Comeback Story Turns Into Awful Year for Investors
It was supposed to be the year Hong Kong rebounded onto the world stage, leaving behind an era marred by street clashes, political crackdowns and Covid curbs. Most Read from BloombergUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyA-Rod’s Slam SPAC Is Said to Plan Merger With Lynk GlobalDimon’s Heir at JPMorgan Still Hazy as ‘Five ...
Why are these Hong Kong beekeepers so passionate about saving bees? It’s not just about the honey
Through their social enterprise, Beetales, Harry Wong and Jill Kwong want to teach others about how this animal is vital to life on Earth.
Why Asia-Pacific is central to the global climate challenge
WHENEVER I travel to the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region, I am reminded of both its growing importance to the global economy and its pivotal role in helping the world achieve nett zero carbon emissions.
China’s REPT Battero shares rise 5% in Hong Kong trading debut
Hong Kong's broader Hang Seng Index was down 0.9 per cent early on Monday. REPT was the latest in a string of Hong Kong IPOs to price at the lower end of the band because of weak investor demand.
Belts may have to be tightened, Hong Kong’s finance chief Paul Chan warns as public consultation on next year’s budget begins
Paul Chan says deficit expected to be just over HK$100 billion, much higher than HK$57 billion suggested earlier.
Hong Kong’s cash-for-residency scheme can attract more family offices as it vies with Singapore, industry players say
Family office operators say many of their customers have shown an interest in the soon-to-launch migration scheme, particularly those from mainland China.
US Calls For Release Of Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Ahead Of Trial Start
The United States on Sunday called for the immediate release of Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, shortly before he was to stand trial in the Chinese city on national security charges ...
Pessimism abounds in Hong Kong’s property market even as interest-rate outlook improves
Hong Kong may have seen the last of the interest rate hikes in the current tightening cycle, but analysts warn this may not prevent property prices from slipping further.
Hong Kong luxury retailers adjusting to drop in high-spending Chinese tourists
Hong Kong's luxury retailers are adapting to fewer wealthy Chinese shoppers visiting the city and a shift towards tourists flocking to Instagram-coveted spots in trendy districts rather than splashing ...
Britain calls for Jimmy Lai’s release as Hong Kong trial begins
Britain called for Hong Kong to release Jimmy Lai ahead of the trial of the leading China critic and media tycoon on charges he colluded with foreign forces, including the United States.