CHINA’S net gold imports via Hong Kong rose about 37 per cent in November from the previous month, data showed on Thursday (Dec 28), as the world’s top consumer eased some import restrictions on the ...
Hong Kong may lose right to offer tax incentives to large corporations but its low tax rates on salaries, services still provide a draw, experts say
The global minimum tax regime to be implemented in Hong Kong in 2025 means the city can no longer offer tax incentives to big companies, but the entrepot will attract talent and businesses because of ...
Hong Kong property agents told to warn homebuyers of the risks of buying off-plan units in mainland China, overseas markets
Estate agents in Hong Kong have been told they must warn people eyeing houses in mainland China and overseas markets of the risks associated with buying off-plan, which include units left unfinished ...
Lawmaker appeals for tougher rules for virtual asset exchange shops after young people duped into suspected money-laundering of millions of Hong Kong dollars
Legislator Johnny Ng says he had heard of five or six suspected money-laundering cases involving young people in December alone Ng adds all involved people in their 20s suspected of using virtual ...
Hong Kong ‘steadfast’ in advancing Northern Metropolis project as driver for integrating with Greater Bay Area blueprint
Chief Secretary Eric Chan also pledges to get more enterprises in Shenzhen's Qianhai Cooperation Zone to expand overseas via Hong Kong Northern Metropolis is Hong Kong's plan to develop a ...
Three Hong Kong activists jailed up to six years for ‘terrorism’ bomb plot
Three Hong Kong activists have been jailed for up to six years for their involvement in a foiled plot to bomb public buildings. The trio were initially all charged with "conspiracy to commit terrorism ...
Teenager jailed for six years after admitting Hong Kong bomb plot
A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge under a Beijing-imposed national security law ...
Hong Kong stocks may reverse 34 months of decline in 2024 on likely Fed rate cut, China policy support: HSBC Jintrust
Hong Kong stocks could end their longest losing streak in 15 years, as US monetary policy easing boosts risk appetite and corporate earnings improve on China’s economic recovery, HSBC Jintrust says.
Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge over a foiled bomb plot
A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge under a Beijing-imposed national security law ...
Hong Kong home prices fall to lowest since 2017 as rents rise
Expensive borrowing costs are discouraging homebuyers, prompting them to turn to renting. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong’s property market won’t see a strong ‘V-shaped’ rebound, analyst says
Marcos Chan, head of research at CBRE Hong Kong, says demand for residential property will nevertheless pick up, and a "couple of percentage points up" in prices is possible.
Shares of semiconductor startup BaTeLab fall in Hong Kong trading debut
BaTeLab's shares fell in their trading debut in Hong Kong, sliding below their initial offering price in a lackluster start for the Chinese semiconductor company backed by electric-vehicle giant BYD.
Jailed, unseated, exiled: Hong Kong opposition party shuts its doors
Six lapel pins bearing the Civic Party's founding date are all Hong Kong veteran politician Alan Leong kept when the once-prominent opposition group cleared its headquarters and shuttered its doors ...
Hong Kong, Indian customs arrest 8 in joint crackdown on syndicate that laundered HK$500 million in bogus diamond trading scheme
Four businessmen, directors of five firms allegedly involved in money-laundering activities, were arrested in Hong Kong on December 18.