Hong Kong is set to allow banks from Qatar, the UAE and Liechtenstein to advise on industry issues in the city, a step that will enhance collaboration especially between Hong Kong and the Middle East.
Hong Kong’s giant rubber duck returns — with a friend — after 10 years
The famous 60-foot-tall “Rubber Duck” art installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman has returned to Hong Kong with a friend after first appearing in Victoria Harbour 10 years ago. About the “Double Ducks”: Two giant inflatable ducks were spotted in the waters off Tsing Yi ahead of Hofman’s latest exhibition,
Longfor leads surge in property developers as Hong Kong stocks hit 2-week high on China stimulus bets
Chinese developers led a rally in Hong Kong stocks as investors pushed the local market benchmark to a two-week high on speculation Beijing will inject stimulus to revive the ailing property market.
Hong Kong seeks to ban protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
Hong Kong is seeking a court order aimed at banning its residents from playing protest song “Glory to Hong Kong," which can be used to advocate the separation of the city from China.
US sanctions group of people and firms from Iran, China and Hong Kong tied to Iran ballistic program
The U.S. is sanctioning a network of people and firms from Iran, China and Hong Kong associated with the alleged ...
Hong Kong opposition party protests after HSBC shuts accounts
One of Hong Kong's last remaining opposition parties staged a rare protest Tuesday outside the headquarters of HSBC after the global banking giant closed its accounts. Another Hong Kong lender, Hang ...
Hong Kong Democracy Group Protests at HSBC For Closing Its Accounts
HSBC came under fresh heat from a pro-democracy group in Hong Kong, after the bank closed the organization's accounts earlier this year. Five members of the League of Social Democrats, among the last ...
Explainer-How Hong Kong plans to test its digital dollar in $229 billion mortgage market?
Hong Kong 's central bank plans to test the use of its digital currency under a pilot project in its HK$1.8 trillion ($229 billion) mortgage market, with an aim to slash a month-long loan approval ...
Hong Kong’s Legal Bid to Ban Protest Song Challenges Google
Officials are seeking a court order to block online dissemination of a popular pro-democracy anthem, in the first major test for U.S. tech platforms over politically sensitive content.
How Hong Kong caught fire: the story of a radical uprising
Hong Kong used to be seen as cautious, pragmatic and materialistic. But in the past year, an increasingly bold protest movement has transformed the city. Now, as Beijing tightens its grip ...
Hong Kong airline axes crew members who mocked passenger over English mistake
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has fired three flight attendants for mocking a passenger who failed to speak proper English, in a caught-on-tape moment that caused a viral firestorm in China.
Chinese startup claims breakthrough with all-weather EV battery
A Chinese battery startup claims to have overcome one of the key sticking points for electric car owners - the loss of power capability and range in cold climates. Greater Bay Technology says its new ...
2 in 3 Hong Kong companies struggling with talent shortage, chamber survey finds
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce poll also finds 61 per cent of companies reported problem has lasted for between one and three years Chamber chief executive George Leung says emigration key ...
Explainer: How Hong Kong plans to test its digital dollar in $229 bln mortgage market?
Hong Kong 's central bank plans to test the use of its digital currency under a pilot project in its HK$1.8 trillion ($229 billion) mortgage market, with an aim to slash a month-long loan approval ...