Hong Kong has only very recently lifted its Covid quarantine rules. The city’s reopening, however, is small beer compared with what took place the day after my arrival. On Sunday, the border between ...
Former Australian high court justice Patrick Keane set to serve on Hong Kong’s top court
If recommendation is approved, he will be first foreign judge appointed since two British judges resigned citing concerns about freedom crackdowns ...
Hong Kong sees record mortgage applications from mainland Chinese buyers
HONG KONG – Hong Kong mortgage applications from mainland Chinese buyers rose to a record high in the fourth quarter, underscoring the group’s growing influence in the city’s property sector.
Traditional bank stands to gain as it embraces the digital needs of young millennials disrupting the industry
HSBC extends its lead by embracing the market disruption caused by young millennials, who seek seamless digital services, a personal banking experience and a strong performance record from their bank.
DBS Hong Kong unveils eLaisee function
Customers who send an eLaisee also have the chance to win up to HK$288 in cash rewards. DBS Bank (Hong Kong) has launched an eLaisee function for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. The bank ...
China, HK stocks rise after Beijing signals COVID wave peaked
China stocks jumped to a four-month high on Monday, while Hong Kong shares also advanced, as investors doubled ...
Sustainability, decarbonization take center stage at Hong Kong’s Asian Financial Forum
We now stand on the precipice of a period great change. One that will have a profound implication on our planet, economies and societies.” ...
China appoints hardliner Zheng Yanxiong as its top representative in Hong Kong
Zheng was among the officials sanctioned by the US for undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms ...
Hong Kong’s financial hub is at a crossroads
The evolving jobs market is just one of the visible signs of the tilt to mainland China that promises to redefine Hong Kong’s role as a global financial centre. Beijing’s growing influence on the ...
Hong Kong property: cash is king as rate hikes, capital depreciation raise the bar on investment returns
Property investment loses appeal as homebuyers, investors get better returns from keeping cash in time deposits Analysts at Wall Street firms, real estate consultancies and agencies are still divided ...
Study Buddy (Explorer): Vipers in quarantine centre to cobra hidden in flat, Hong Kong snake catcher reveals all
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Hong Kong keen on Thai investors
Thai startups are being encouraged to explore business opportunities in Hong Kong, after Beijing eased its Covid-19 rules and reopened borders on Jan 8.
Is There Still Room for ‘Old White Guys’ in Hong Kong’s Legal Industry?
Old white guys” are being phased out of leadership roles at top foreign firms in Hong Kong, Asia Editor Jessica Seah writes in the Asia Legal Briefing. While this is in part a natural changing of the ...
Hong Kong welcomes more than 40,000 visitors from mainland China since borders controls loosened
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says quarantine-free travel across the border boosts faith in city among international financial institutions Chan promises to highlight Hong Kong's advantages to business leaders at World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland this week More than 40,