Hong Kong’s first “patriots only” election drew a record low turnout of 27.5 per cent as voters shunned a ballot that barred pro-democracy opposition candidates amid a tightening of national security ...
Hong Kong’s ‘Patriots Only’ Local Elections Marked by Arrests, Low Turnout: What to Know
The arrests of several pro-democracy protesters alongside record-low turnout on Sunday in Hong Kong’s first district elections in four years—a period that has been marked by the tightening of ...
Hong Kong Stocks Hit Fresh 2023 Low After Data Points to Deflation in China
Hong Kong's stock market can't catch a break. The city's Hang Seng Index fell 0.8% on Monday and closed at another new low for 2023. The index, which includes many large mainland Chinese companies, has now lost 18% in the year to date,
BOC Life’s outlook turns sour: Moody’s
Downgrade risks include failing profitability, capital adequacy, a downgrade of BOC Hong Kong's rating, and a decline in the ability or willingness of shareholders and affiliates to provide support.
Access Bank UK Granted Approval To Commence Operations In Hong Kong
"This license is a testament to our unwavering commitment, strategic foresight, and resilience over the past decade," said Herbert Wigwe.
Shooting hoops for charity: Hong Kong’s Dah Sing Bank hosts basketball tournament to raise funds for Operation Santa Claus
Young basketball enthusiasts and bank staff competed in 'Dah Sing Charity Score Challenge' Event raised money for 15 charitable projects supported by Operation Santa Claus (OSC), an annual fundraising ...
Moody’s Investors Service affirms Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) at “Aa3” (LT- foreign currency credit rating); outlook stable
Moody's Investors Service affirmed the 'Aa3' LT- foreign currency credit rating of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) on December 8, 2023.
Global Impact: is the ‘economic centre of gravity’ moving towards Asia as Saudi ministers, executives descend on Hong Kong?
In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute’s first Asia conference that took place in Hong Kong.
Access Bank UK Receives Approval to Commence Operations in Hong Kong
In a significant milestone towards realising its five-year strategic plan, Access Bank UK, the wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank PLC has received approval to commence operations in Hong Kong. The ...
Voter turnout plunges below 30% in Hong Kong election
Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates ...
Inside Hong Kong’s Secretive Tactics to Muzzle, Discredit Dissent
Agnes Chow, once one of the most famous faces of protest in Hong Kong, says she was forced to renounce her past activism to secure her freedom overseas.
Mainland China’s Li Ning buys Henderson Land’s Harbour East for US$282 million to house its Hong Kong headquarters
China’s biggest sportswear maker Li Ning’s purchase of a US$282 million mixed office and retail building to house its headquarters in Hong Kong, is a shot in the arm for the city’s slowing office ...
Implementing principle of ‘patriots administering Hong Kong,’ opening new chapter in district governance: Liaison office of central gov’t in HKSAR
The spokesperson pointed out that this election has completely excluded anti-China rioters from the HKSAR governance system, effectively implemented the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong," and opened a new chapter in district governance of the HKSAR.
Voting starts for HKSAR’s 7th District Council Ordinary Election
Voting for the 7th District Council Ordinary Election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region started on Sunday, with 399 candidates running for 176 seats in the District Committees constituenc